About the Program
The New York Folk Arts Education Network is a joint project of New York Folklore and Local Learning, and managed by Local Learning’s Network Coordinator, Mira Johnson (mira@locallearningnetwork.org ). Since 2018, Local Learning’s ongoing Culture, Community, and the Classroom program brings New York educators and folk artists together for active, engaging professional development that incorporates diverse cultural arts and community traditions with New York State Learning Standards. The resulting network of artists and educators receives ongoing support through New York Folklore’s technical assistance and professional development initiatives
Folk Arts in Education Residencies Available
Folk Arts in Education Residencies
New York Folklore announces a residency opportunity for K-12 educational institutions to host traditional artists and/or tradition bearers at their institution. Limited funds are available to support a two or three-day residency with tradition bearers and traditional artists in New York State public schools. Awards of up to $1750.00 will support a residency artist for up to three days. In addition to honoraria for artists, funds support planning time and the writing of a residency-specific lesson plan/curriculum by the participating teacher. Up to 10 awards will be made
for this opportunity in 2026 for the spring semester of the 2025-2026 school year, or the fall semester of the 2026-2027 school year. This opportunity is provided through support from a “Regrants and Services Grant” of the New York State Council on the Arts. Funds must be used solely for honoraria. Travel and supply costs must be borne by the applicants
Deadline: Available until 10 awards are made
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