American Folklore Society

06/11/2026

Apply by June 15 for AFS section travel awards!

Learn more about available awards at https://americanfolkloresociety.org/applications-for-afs-section-travel-awards-due-june-15/

06/05/2026

Join this information session on Tuesday, June 9th at 12 ET for an overview of the MA in Cultural Leadership & Management at Goucher College and learn more about the program’s curriculum, practitioner faculty, applied learning opportunities, the application process, and career pathways.

The MA in Cultural Leadership & Management at Goucher College is for people who believe leadership should be grounded in values, accountable to communities, and capable of shaping meaningful change. Designed for those who want to lead with cultural awareness and ethical clarity, the program prepares students for leadership and management roles across nonprofit, public, and for-profit environments.

Register now: https://gradprograms.goucher.edu/register/?id=e6a0eb76-f139-43ad-ab48-e177bcfb62b9&fbclid=IwY2xjawSQDt9leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFRdWZNamc5MUYwSXM0SDI5c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHg9Na60rbl6JHTPRjeQGipW9K8blpy-1MlQ2SHBoieTs3A30JA3hVEk0D9wA_aem_vZqn18YR4vi1oxarQNwXVg

Info Session: Tuesday, June 9th at 12 ET
Register: https://gradprograms.goucher.edu/register/?id=e6a0eb76-f139-43ad-ab48-e177bcfb62b9

Join us for an overview of the MA in Cultural Leadership & Management at Goucher College and learn more about the program’s curriculum, practitioner faculty, applied learning opportunities, the application process, and career pathways. Register today to secure your spot.

The MA in Cultural Leadership & Management at Goucher College is for people who believe leadership should be grounded in values, accountable to communities, and capable of shaping meaningful change. Designed for those who want to lead with cultural awareness and ethical clarity, the program prepares students for leadership and management roles across nonprofit, public, and for-profit environments.

06/03/2026

Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) is conducting a new field-wide survey to better understand the conditions shaping craft artists’ lives and work today. The survey explores financial stability, preparedness, workspace changes, support systems, market pressures, and barriers to accessing resources.

The survey takes approximately 15 minutes to complete, is available in English and Spanish, and responses will remain confidential. A summary of findings will be shared publicly in late August.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CERFSurvey26

Craft Emergency Relief Fund (CERF+) está realizando una nueva encuesta para toda la comunidad del oficio para comprender mejor las condiciones que están dando forma a las vidas y prácticas de artistas/artesanxs en la actualidad. La encuesta explora estabilidad financiera, preparación, cambios en espacios de trabajo, sistemas de apoyo, presiones del mercado y barreras para acceder a recursos.

La encuesta toma aproximadamente 15 minutos para completarse, está disponible en inglés y español, y las respuestas se mantendrán confidenciales. Un resumen de los hallazgos será compartido públicamente a finales de agosto.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CERFSurvey26

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05/20/2026

That's right! ACC is looking for a new Membership Manager and Programs & Events Coordinator. Do you fit the bill for one of these positions? Have a friend who would be perfect? Link in bio to learn more and apply.

05/20/2026

The International Storytelling Center has officially posted the job description for its Executive Director position. Learn more here: https://www.storytellingcenter.net/news/executive-director-job-opportunity/

05/20/2026

WACultures is seeking a qualified fieldworker to document the folk and traditional arts of North Central Washington during the summer of 2026. This project involves conducting ethnographic fieldwork and documenting 5–8 cultural practitioners through interviews and photography. The materials collected will help highlight the diverse heritage of the region and may be featured in public online content or future heritage programming. Conversational Spanish is highly desirable for this role. 
  
Deadline: Friday, May 22nd 
Contract Amount: $6,500 contract (includes honorarium and travel expenses) 
Location: North Central Washington (Douglas, Chelan, and Okanogan Counties) 
  
To apply, please submit a resumé and a letter of interest detailing your experience with traditional arts and your familiarity with the region to [email protected] with the subject line “Cultural Traditions Survey Application”.  
 
Questions? Contact [email protected]. 
 
Go to wacultures.org to learn more. 
 
WACultures is a partnership between Humanities Washington and ArtsWA.  
 
     

05/05/2026

The Folklore and Science Section of the American Folklore Society (AFS) is excited to announce the launching of their quarterly gatherings. Led by members of the Climate Interest Group, the discussion at their spring meeting this year will focus on the intersection between folklore, science, and climate. They will also be voting in a new junior convener for the section, as well as discussing the various presentations and forums they proposed for the AFS Annual Meeting this coming October in Asheville, NC.

The meeting will be held on May 12, 2026, from 8pm–9:30pm ET. All AFS members are invited to attend this event. Registration is required. Register at https://tinyurl.com/FSClimate26

Learn more at https://americanfolkloresociety.org/register-now-for-afs-folklore-science-section-2026-spring-meeting/

04/21/2026

The American Folklife Center is inviting individuals and organizations to apply for the new Archie Green Cultural Documentation Program. This program is intended to support community-led contemporary cultural documentation of cultural and traditional practices. Funded projects will result in archival collections that will be made accessible through the American Folklife Center. To find out more about the program and the application process, which includes an initial concept paper due by May 28, 2026:
https://guides.loc.gov/archie-green-cultural-documentation

There will be two informational webinars hosted by AFC staff on April 23 and April 27, 2026. Registration is required, and the registration links can be found at the URL above. There is also an FAQ at that site, as well as a link to the larger document that structures the program—-this document has detailed information about eligibility and project parameters.

04/07/2026

The Cultural Diversity Committee of the American Folklore Society (AFS) has reopened the Project Pathway of the Gerald L. Davis Grants for additional applications. This grant provides funding for projects that participate in community scholarship in action, and that keep communities connected, whole, and active. The new deadline is May 1, 2026.

Gerald L. Davis was a celebrated folklorist, scholar, and activist whose work centered around the study of African American expressive culture and building African American and African communities and grounded in cultural exchange, research, and development. Thus, AFS seeks to fund projects that similarly support community development, and are connected, healing and informed.

Learn more and apply at https://americanfolkloresociety.org/our-work/prizes/afs-gerald-l-davis-fund-grants/

04/03/2026

The proposal window for the 2026 Annual Meeting of the American Folklore Society is open. Proposals are due April 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Do you have content-related or technical questions about submitting a proposal for the upcoming 2026 Annual Meeting in Asheville, NC? We welcome you to join AFS Staff to ask questions about proposals and the proposal process.

Proposal Submission Office Hours will be held:
Tuesday, April 7, 8:30-9:30am EDT
Monday, April 13, 12-1pm EDT

Learn more and register at https://americanfolkloresociety.org/register-to-attend-2026-annual-meeting-office-hours/

Photo ID: Photo of a vintage Rival dog food advertisement on a public wall in Asheville, NC. Photo by Martha Sims, Annual Meeting Program Manager during March 2026 site visit.