The Library of Virginia and the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities present a two-day celebration of Virginia’s rich folklife heritage!
On July 7, 5:30–8:00 p.m., join us for a reception, the premiere of eight short documentary films and a stage program honoring five artist teams in the Virginia Folklife Program’s apprenticeship program. The program supports artists in the continuation of living traditions. The following artists will be honored during this event:
Schedule
For more details, visit virginiafolklife.org or https://www.virginiafolklife.org/events/2023/07/folklife-apprenticeship-celebration-at-the-library-of-virginia/.
For more information, contact Catherine Fitzgerald Wyatt at 804.692.3999 or catherine.fitzgeraldwyatt@lva.virginia.gov.
This is a free event. Registration is required. Register here. Seating in the Lecture Hall is available on a first come, first served basis. Limited free parking is available in the deck underneath the Library building.
Come back and join in Saturday's festivities. On July 8, 12:00–4:00 p.m., join us for performances, displays and activities highlighting old and new Virginia musical traditions including blues, Bomba and Plena, fiddling, shape-note singing and more. The Library will also display rare items from our music collections and provide activities for young visitors.
Find more anniversary events at lva.virginia.gov/200.