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The Statewide Outreach Initiative broadens the impact of folklife programs by reaching diverse audiences around the state through a variety of formats:
Folklife Institutes teach interested community members to understand, preserve and present traditional culture. A staff folklorist explores basic folklife concepts, research techniques and ethics, preservation of collected materials, use and presentation of folklife resources, and funding opportunities, while illustrating lectures with demonstrations by local folk artists. Institutes are scheduled in several communities each year.
Festival Outreach offers performances by traditional artists at events throughout the state. FFP staff select local artists and provide cultural interpretation at the festivals. By collaborating with existing events, FFP reaches areas where we do not provide other programs.