Folklife
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 […]
Read MoreArtist Harold Akyeampong honored with Nevada Arts Council Folk Arts Fellowship
The 2022 recipient of the Nevada Arts Council’s Folk Arts Fellowship is Harold Akyeampong of North Las Vegas. Born and raised in Ghana, West Africa, he moved to Las Vegas from […]
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Photo exhibit showcasing Nevadans, cultural identity opens at state museum in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS — “Find Your Folklife: We Are ‘the Folk,’ All of Us,” is on display at the Nevada State Museum, Las Vegas; an online version of the innovative photo […]
Read MoreRawhide Braiding with Doug Groves
by Rebecca Snetselaar, Folklife Specialist, Nevada Arts Council, 2020 The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering draws people to Elko, Nevada in late January, when the chances of a blizzard—or black ice […]
Read MoreWe Are the Folk!
By Rebecca Snetselaar, Folklife Specialist, Nevada Arts Council Before there was folklore, there was lore, something that was taught. The English word “folklore” appeared in 1846, describing “traditional beliefs and […]
Read MoreSauce, Not Gravy!
by Rebecca Snetselaar, Folklife Specialist, Nevada Arts Council, 2019 Foodways are one of the easiest kinds of folklife to find. Recipes that families brought with them when they came to […]
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