NewsAnnouncing Nineteen New Fellows
We are pleased to announce nineteen new fellowships that have been awarded to individuals across the Commonwealth through three different fellowship opportunities between February and July 2022. “In recent years, …
NewsNational Association of Black Storytellers Seeks Appalachian Storytellers
The program will provide six $4,000 awards (with limited restrictions) to support experienced practitioners and culture bearers with opportunities to examine, research, develop, perform, and/or document the Black Appalachian storytelling tradition.
NewsThe Legendary Ingramettes Awarded National Heritage Fellowship
Congratulations to Richmond’s Legendary Ingramettes for receiving a National Heritage Fellowship from the National Endowment for the Arts—the highest honor bestowed on traditional artists by the federal government. Fans of …
NewsArt & Alchemy
The latest issue of Southern Cultures, a journal published by UNC Press, features a story by Julia Gartrell and Katy Clune (director of the Virginia Folklife Program) about the current state of …
NewsNew More Accessible Grant Opportunities Announced
Our grants program is changing! Get the latest and learn what to expect when the applications open on June 1.
NewsPartnering to Invest in Appalachian Folk Arts Communities
In 2021, the Virginia Folklife Program began a three-year partnership with the Mid Atlantic Arts project Central Appalachia Living Traditions, or CALT. CALT promotes the understanding and recognition of folk arts …
NewsAnnouncing the 2022-2023 Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Class
The Virginia Folklife Program at Virginia Humanities is proud to announce the 2022-2023 class of mentor artists and apprentices.
NewsYara Corderiro – Folklife Fieldnotes Episode 4
For the latest episode of the Folklife Fieldnotes series, Pat Jarret went to a batizado, where Abada-Capoeira DC were honoring their students’ achievements and ranking in capoeira.
NewsEncyclopedia Virginia Receives $350k NEH Grant
For “By the People: The Inclusive Story of Revolution in Virginia, 1763–1800”
Virginia Humanities is pleased to announce that Encyclopedia Virginia (EV), a free, reliable, multimedia resource on the history and culture of Virginia, has received a $350,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) for a three-year project to tell the inclusive story of the American Revolution in Virginia.
NewsAnnouncing Seven Grants Highlighting Local Communities Across the Commonwealth
Today, Virginia Humanities announced six new grants totaling $52,000 for projects that highlight local stories from communities across Virginia including a grant to Beloved Community Charlottesville to develop a virtual bus tour.
NewsAnnouncing Our New Public Humanities Fellowship Program
Now accepting applications! After a brief hiatus, Virginia Humanities’ flagship fellowship program reemerges with a post-COVID refresh. We’re embracing increased virtual connectivity and the explosion of online platforms, and we’re pleased to introduce our new Public Humanities Fellowship.
NewsWalter Messick: The Legacy of a Luthier
By Pat Jarrett I was recently chatting with Chris Testerman about his friend and mentor Walter Messick. “That generation [of luthiers] is all but gone now, those who continued on …
News2022 Virtual School Visits with Festival Authors
As part of the 2022 Virginia Festival of the Book, we will offer FREE virtual visits for school groups across the state, featuring authors for preK through high school students. …
NewsAnnouncing the Folklife Fieldnotes Podcast
Announcing a new podcast from WMRA and the Virginia Folklife Program. New episodes to be released the last Friday of every month.
