Folklife

FOLKLIFE IN FOCUS – Folklife Resources
Welcome to the Follow the Folklorist blog! Founded by Rebecca Snetlesaar and currently led by Nevada State Folklorist Brad McMullen, our blog is dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of […]
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FOLKLIFE IN FOCUS – What are Oral Traditions and Performing Arts
Welcome to the Follow the Folklorist blog! Founded by Rebecca Snetlesaar and currently led by Nevada State Folklorist Brad McMullen, our blog is dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of […]
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FOLKLIFE IN FOCUS – What is Material Culture
Welcome to the Follow the Folklorist blog! Founded by Rebecca Snetlesaar and currently led by Nevada State Folklorist Brad McMullen, our blog is dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of […]
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Release: Iyana Esters receives 2025 Nevada Heritage Fellowship
Iyana Esters, a folk and traditional visual artist from Reno, has been selected as the recipient of the Nevada Arts Council’s Nevada Heritage Fellowship for fiscal year 2025. Esters, also […]
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FOLKLIFE IN FOCUS – Who Does folklore
Welcome to the Follow the Folklorist blog! Founded by Rebecca Snetlesaar and currently led by Nevada State Folklorist Brad McMullen, our blog is dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of […]
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FOLKLIFE IN FOCUS – Occupational Folklore
Welcome to the Follow the Folklorist blog! Founded by Rebecca Snetlesaar and currently led by Nevada State Folklorist Brad McMullen, our blog is dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of […]
Read MoreNevada Arts Council Needs your input on proposed changes FY26 Grant Offering Guidelines
The Nevada Arts Council is seeking public comment on proposed changes to select Fiscal Year 2026 Grant Offering Guidelines. A public workshop will be held on: Monday, Sept. 30, 2024 […]
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FOLKLIFE IN FOCUS – National Cowboy Poetry Gathering
Welcome to the Follow the Folklorist blog! Founded by Rebecca Snetlesaar and currently led by Nevada State Folklorist Brad McMullen, our blog is dedicated to exploring the rich tapestry of […]
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What is Folklore? An introduction from our Folklorist, Brad McMullen
Hello! My name is Brad McMullen and I’m the new Folklife Specialist at the Nevada Arts Council. It’s my job to support the folk and traditional arts in the state […]
Read MoreThe Nevada Arts Council is seeking your input on proposed changes to select FY25 Grant Offering Guidelines
The Nevada Arts Council is seeking your input on proposed changes to select FY25 Grant Offering Guidelines. A public workshop will be held on: Wednesday, November 29, 2023 beginning at […]
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