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Most folk art activity occurs outside institutional settings, and while some of it intersects with commerce and popular culture, other portions find nurture from public and private funding. This study sketches the breadth and depth of folk and traditional arts activity in the United States. The inquiry combines field-based or case study methodologies and quantitative research. A small number of organizations, individuals, and activities were selected as case studies to provide in-depth examination of common issues, obstacles and useful strategies for action. Through these examples the report explores ways in which individuals, events, and organizations function in relationship to communities and traditions. Statistical information gives an idea of the involvement and interest in disparate areas of traditional culture and among various communities. The results of this study suggest that involvement and interest in folk arts and folk culture is significant and pervasive. Diversity of organizational involvement and type of activity is a characteristic feature of folk arts and culture. The guiding principles of the study include the understanding that all folk artists are local and that folk arts provide a sense of community. The findings suggest several challenges: to respect cultural differences and encourage understandings among diverse groups; to consider the ways to make broader recognition and participation possible; to develop more inclusive definitions of what constitutes "art," what constitutes "arts" organizations, and more holistic and flexible approaches to efforts involving cultural presentation and conservation. (MM)
Most folk art activity occurs outside institutional settings, and while some of it intersects with commerce and popular culture, other portions find nurture from public and private funding. This study sketches the breadth and depth of folk and traditional arts activity in the United States. The i...
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