Heritage Awards nomination deadline December 15
Since 1989, the North Carolina Heritage Award has honored our state's most eminent folk artists. Recipients of the Heritage Awards range from internationally acclaimed musicians to folks who quietly practice their art in rural and family settings.
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Since 1974 the North Carolina Folklife Institute has supported programs and projects that recognize, document, and present traditional culture in North Carolina. We invite you to make our website a resource for information about North Carolina's most authentic folk cultures and traditional arts and artists. Check back often for news and regular updates.
NCFI can be contacted at staff@ncfolk.org
The North Carolina Folklife Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of the North Carolina Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
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