Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts, a statewide program of the University Libraries, offered live presentations to share the knowledge and wisdom of tradition-bearers from the Arkansas and Ozarks communities. From metalworking to beekeeping and so much in-between, these presentations will inform and delight….Continue Reading Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts Launches Folklife Series
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Folk Magic Webinar With Brandon Weston Set for Feb. 15
Join Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts from 1-2:30 p.m. Feb. 15 as they kick off this year’s Arkansas Folklife Web Series with Ozark folk healer Brandon Weston. A full schedule is available….Continue Reading Folk Magic Webinar With Brandon Weston Set for Feb. 15
Next Community Scholars Training to Be Held in Russellville
The free program, which instructs participants in documenting and sustaining local culture, is set for Feb. 7 through March 28….Continue Reading Next Community Scholars Training to Be Held in Russellville
Libraries’ Special Collections Division Offers Extended Hours on Wednesdays
The Special Collections Reading Room is now open by appointment from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1-6 p.m. on Wednesdays….Continue Reading Libraries’ Special Collections Division Offers Extended Hours on Wednesdays
Libraries to Receive $25,000 Grant from National Endowment for the Arts
The University of Arkansas Libraries have been approved for a $25,000 grant through the Grants for Arts Projects, which will support Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts’ Community Scholars Program….Continue Reading Libraries to Receive $25,000 Grant from National Endowment for the Arts
Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts Announces 2022-23 Master Artist-Apprentice Pairs
Pam Setser, Sage Holland, Bayard Blaine and Marisa Cook have been selected to participate in the Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts’ statewide apprenticeship program, which is currently in its third year….Continue Reading Arkansas Folk and Traditional Arts Announces 2022-23 Master Artist-Apprentice Pairs