Tag: Traditional Artists

Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Application Deadline Extended: October 31, 2022

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Oregon Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program Announces New Application Deadline Extended to October 31, 2022 EUGENE, Ore. – (Sept 28, 2022) – The University of Oregon’s Oregon Folklife Network has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Arts plus $40,000 from Oregon Arts Commission to support Oregon’s Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Program. Oregon Folklife Network… Continue reading Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Application Deadline Extended: October 31, 2022 →

Oregon artist awarded highest national honor in Folk and Traditional Arts

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by Emily West Hartlerode, OFN associate director September 26, 2018 marked an important event for OFN and for the state of Oregon, as one of our most talented culture keepers, Feryal Abbasi-Ghnaim, received her National Heritage Fellowship award at our nation’s Capitol. The NEA awarded Abbasi-Ghnaim the highest award the U.S. bestows upon traditional artists… Continue reading Oregon artist awarded highest national honor in Folk and Traditional Arts →

‘Arts in Parks’ Program Launches in June!

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This June, in partnership with the Oregon State Parks and the Oregon Arts Commission, the OFN will launch a new series of free public demonstrations, performances, and workshops featuring five celebrated folk and traditional artists in five different state parks across Oregon. Master folk and traditional artists Mark Ross, Sherry Steele, Pat Courtney Gold, Wilverna… Continue reading ‘Arts in Parks’ Program Launches in June! →

OFN Open House and Artist Panel Discussion: Thursday April 18

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The OFN staff invites you to a panel discussion with OFN traditional arts masters and an Open House on Thursday, April 18 to celebrate Oregon’s cultural heritage and our new office space! OFN Artist Panel Discussion: Collaboration Center Room 121 Knight Library 2:30pm – 3:30pm OFN Open House: Oregon Folklife Network Room 242 Knight Library… Continue reading OFN Open House and Artist Panel Discussion: Thursday April 18 →