We’re excited to share the diversity and vibrant cultural traditions of Peru at the 2015 Festival, June 24 to 28 and July 1 to 5, on the grounds of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian and adjacent areas…
The Smithsonian Folklife Festival is currently underway both this weekend and next featuring the cultures of China and Kenya with live performances, ongoing demonstrations, interactive activities for the whole family, displays as well as a marketplace featuring merchandise from both countries.…
Visitors to the 48th annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival can learn about the diverse and rich cultures of China and Kenya. This year’s Festival will also feature a special concert to celebrate the legacy of the late Pete Seeger (1919-2014). The…
The 48th annual Smithsonian Folklife Festival, produced by the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, is a living exhibition of traditional culture that enables the public to learn from and interact with exemplary bearers of diverse traditions. Volunteers are…
The Center annually involves nearly a hundred interns in its activities. Internships are offered year-round in various fields including cultural anthropology, folklore, ethnomusicology, museum studies, arts administration, graphic and web design, marketing, and library science. More about internships Intern projects,…
Sabrina Lynn Motley, senior director of programs and exhibitions at Asia Society Texas Center, has been appointed director of the Smithsonian Folklife Festival at the Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage, effective Dec. 4. With a diverse background in arts,…
