Folklife
Definitions
For more on the definition of folklife and folk/traditional arts click here.
To find more about Folklife at the Montana Arts Council click here .
Programs
Montana's Circle of American Masters (MCAM) in the Visual Folk and Traditional Arts recognizes the state's visual folk artists who have created a significant body of work. Guidelines/Nomination form is available here.
Business Preparation and MAP (Montana Artrepreneur Program) offers opportunities for Montana’s folk and traditional visual artists to learn about building a sustainable business in art.
Resources for the Folk Artist
Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeships encourage the transfer of folk arts through qualifying MCAM artists who teach their art and skills to a dedicated apprentice.
Artists' Innovation Awards honor the innovative ideas, practices, and contributions of Montana artists.
Strategic Investment Grants for the Arts provide up to $1,000 in matching funds to professional artists, nonprofit 501(c)(3) arts organizations and Pre K–12 teachers in Montana
Any person, association, group, or governmental agency may apply for Cultural and Aesthetic Project Grants.
Arts Education Artist Registry lists working artists available for community and school residencies.
State of the Arts Newspaper is published six times a year by the Montana Arts Council. Montanans can receive the newspaper for free.
Folklife Resources for the Public
Discover Montana's rich folk arts heritage in the MCAM Gallery. Montana's Circle of American Masters in the Visual Folk and Traditional Arts recognizes the state's visual folk artists who have created a significant body of work.
Download PDF's of posters featuring Montana's Circle of American Masters, including artists' biographies, lesson plans, and smaller images of the artists' work. You can also order a set of the posters here.
Teachers can find more about folklife in the classroom including lesson plans and activities.
Listen on-line at http://www.yellowstonepublicradio.org/programs/local/mt_treasures.html to learn more about Montana's Living Treasures, the people who preserve the traditions of the past for future generations.
From the Heart and Hand contains descriptions of thirty Montana Folk and Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Awards.
Find out more about a Montana haying technology in this article and photographs on beaverslide haystackers.
Web site links to:
- National museums, institutions, and programs
- Folklife education
- Montana Resources
- Selected state folklife education programs
- Showcases
State of the Arts is published six times a year by the Montana Arts Council. Montanans can receive the newspaper for free.
