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Our Story
Folk Horizons is an educational non-profit organization focused on improving access to, and encouraging the expression of, traditional folk performing arts. Our charter is to involve individuals in folk music, dance, song, and storytelling and to provide performance opportunities for artists that are members of the folk arts community. We believe that people involved in a folk activity develop a broader appreciation for folk traditions. The experience often becomes a catalyst for long term involvement with, and support for, the folk arts. Social interaction between individuals and within communities also is enhanced. The programs of Folk Horizons promote the folk arts through presentation, education, and participation. All activities are open to the public and many are free of charge. |
Irish Set Dancing Lesson
Hendersonville, North Carolina |
Presentation
Folk Horizons provides presentation opportunities in America and abroad for traditional arts performers. Options include venue performances, radio broadcasts, and humanities programs.
Folk Horizons provides presentation opportunities in America and abroad for traditional arts performers. Options include venue performances, radio broadcasts, and humanities programs.
Traditional singer Jerry Bryant on "The Folk Show"
of New Hampshire Public Radio |
Northumbrian (UK) traditional singers
Danny McLeod, Joyce McLeod, and Lou Killen performing at the Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival |
Storyteller Fred Dodge (Bert & I)
performing at the Portsmouth Maritime Folk Festival |
Education
Within all productions of Folk Horizons, emphasis is placed on education. Involving youth and encouraging their participation is a priority within our programming.
Children's Program with Performer Jeff Warner
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Youth performer Chris Stevens (center with concertina) of local community
with visiting performers of the group " Forebitter" from Mystic, Connecticut |
Participation
Our programs also provide opportunities for participation. An activity can involve joining a folk dance, an opportunity to sing, or performing a folk tradition.
Beech Community Contradance
Weaverville, North Carolina |
Asheville Morris Men
& Ashgrove Garland Dancers Asheville, North Carolina |
Our Team
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Peter Contrastano Program Director |
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