New! Please contact
artists directly to plan and coordinate events. First, check the Artist
Roster for program descriptions, fees and contact information. Then,
discuss your specific needs and interests with the artist or contact
person for a group.
The Folklife in the Schools Artist
Roster is a resource for educators and community members to
contact professional folk artists in the Northwest who are available
for performances, workshops and long-term residencies. The Artists
are from a wide range of traditions with a focus on art forms that
express community traditions.
Folklife in the Schools was initiated in 1996 through a grant from
the Lila Wallace-Reader's Digest Fund.
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Northwest Folklife defines the folk arts as the expressive traditions
of groups (cultural, ethnic, religious, familial, occupational and
geographic). This includes performing and visual arts (such as music,
dance, storytelling, painting, costume design and craftwork) as
well as social customs (family folklore, holiday celebrations and
games).
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Program Formats
- Assemblies
- Assemblies are performance programs lasting from 45 minutes
to one hour. In many cases, artists are willing to conduct two
consecutive programs of 45 minutes each for a discounted rate.
Scheduling two assemblies is recommended for large audiences (over
150 people).
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- Workshops
- Workshops are focused activities for a specific classes or grade
level which provide hands-on activities and opportunities to learn
traditional arts such as dancing, making music and creating crafts.
They allow direct interactions with the artists and a chance to
learn how these arts relate to the culturess they stem from.
A single workshop can be scheduled or a full day of workshops
can be arranged. Ideal workshop size may vary according to the
activity, but generally should be limited to no more than 30 students.
- Residencies
- Residencies offer a more in-depth opportunity for students to
learn about a particular culture by interacting with artists and
learning new skills. Residency formats are variable and can be
designed to fit a variety of interests and curricular needs. The
most common format consists of five days or more, either four
or five classes each day, with at least two of the classes meeting
with the artist every residency day. A residency does not need
to happen all at once. A school could schedule a residency one
day a week for ten weeks, allowing the classroom teacher to follow
through on lessons throughout the week.
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Fees
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- Performance Fees
- Fees for assemblies, workshops and residencies vary. Please
consult the individual listings in the Artists Roster.
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- Travel and Other Expenses
- The performance fees listed do not include travel, materials
or equipment rental costs. Mileage, lodging and per diem costs
should be considered for programs that require substantial travel.,
Artists may also request reimbursement for materials or equipment
rental costs for some hands-on activities.
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Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs)
Every program in this catalog and every service offered by Folklife
in the Schools corresponds with specific features of the State
of Washington's Essential Academic Learning Requirements. Each
program teaches to specific outcomes, while all of them address
the following EALRs:
Language Arts/Communication 1 - The student uses listening
and observation skills to gain understanding.
Social Studies/Geography 2 - The student understands the
complex physical and human characteristics of places and regions.
Social Studies/Geography 3- The student observes and analyzes
the interaction between people, the environment and culture.
Arts 4 - The student makes connections within and across
the arts to other disciplines, life, cultures and work.
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Questions about the Roster:
Amy Mills
Folklife in the Schools
Northwest Folklife
305 Harrison
Seattle, WA 98109
(206) 684-7281
(206) 684-7190 fax
Email: amy@nwfolklife.org
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