American Folklore Society

08/28/2026

Folklorist Hasan M. El-Shamy died peacefully on August 16, 2026 in Bloomington, Indiana. He was eighty-eight.

08/14/2026

The American Folklife Center (AFC) at the Library of Congress is hiring a Folklife Specialist (Research and Programs). Applications are due August 31, 2026.

Learn more and apply at the AFS Career Center: https://jobs.afsnet.org/job/folklife-specialist-research-and-programs/85556695/

The Library of Congress shares its vast collections of books, manuscripts, photographs, maps, audiovisual materials, and priceless artifacts to cultivate curiosity and spark imagination. We engage, inspire, and inform Congress and the American people with a universal and enduring source of knowledge...

08/04/2026

Smithsonian Folklife is seeking writers in the AFS community who can use their skills in ethnographic research, interviewing, and creative writing to help tell stories relating to the Of the People festivals, examining how communities remember, harmonize, move, and grow together through festive gatherings.

Articles should be in the range of 1,600 to 2,500 words. Writing should be for a general audience. Writers are paid $500 for a completed article.

Learn more at https://americanfolkloresociety.org/smithsonian-folklife-seeks-writers-for-of-the-people-festivals/

📸People parade along the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and cross the Arkansas River together at the Arkansas Folklife Festival. Photo by Sonya Pencheva.

08/03/2026

The National Humanities Center invites applications for academic-year or semester-long residential fellowships. Fellows enjoy private studies, in-house dining, and the exceptional service of NHC librarians to access and acquire all types of research materials while in residence. Our independent endowment ensures that Fellows have the time and freedom to work on what they choose.

Mid-career, senior, and emerging scholars with a strong record of peer-reviewed work from all areas of the humanities are encouraged to apply. To qualify, applicants must have received a PhD or equivalent scholarly credentials five years prior to applying. Scholars from all parts of the globe are welcome; stipends and travel expenses are provided.

Applications are due by 11:59 p.m. ET, October 1, 2026.

Learn more and apply through the AFS Career Center: https://jobs.afsnet.org/job/national-humanities-center-fellow/85301479/

07/07/2026

Apply by July 15 for AFS section prizes!

Learn more about available awards and prizes at https://americanfolkloresociety.org/applications-for-afs-section-prizes-due-july-15/

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/