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Harmonizing in Arkansas: Jazz
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with Stephen Koch, creator and host of “Arkansongs,” and a performance by the Redd Shoee Creww
This Celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month featured a presentation by Stephen …Koch, creator and host of “Arkansongs,” and a performance by the Redd Shoee Creww, including some of President Clinton’s favorite jazz numbers.
Koch explores the history of jazz in the United States and significant contributions of Arkansans to the genre. The Redd Shoee Creww, an Arkansas-based quintet, performs musical selections that reflect the themes of Koch’s presentation.
Harmonizing in Arkansas: Jazz is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, public programs exploring cultural and creative expression in local communities, produced in collaboration with the Federation of State Humanities Councils. Arrive early and stay late to share your thoughts related to America250. Insights from these conversations will be shared with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and help inform the programming for the 2026 Arkansas Folklife Festival, ensuring the festival reflects the many cultures and communities that make Arkansas home.
Program event was held April 16, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas.Show More
Harmonizing in Arkansas: Jazz
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with Stephen Koch, creator and host …
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with Stephen Koch, creator and host of “Arkansongs,” and a performance by the Redd Shoee Creww
This Celebration of Jazz Appreciation Month featured a presentation by Stephen …Koch, creator and host of “Arkansongs,” and a performance by the Redd Shoee Creww, including some of President Clinton’s favorite jazz numbers.
Koch explores the history of jazz in the United States and significant contributions of Arkansans to the genre. The Redd Shoee Creww, an Arkansas-based quintet, performs musical selections that reflect the themes of Koch’s presentation.
Harmonizing in Arkansas: Jazz is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, public programs exploring cultural and creative expression in local communities, produced in collaboration with the Federation of State Humanities Councils. Arrive early and stay late to share your thoughts related to America250. Insights from these conversations will be shared with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and help inform the programming for the 2026 Arkansas Folklife Festival, ensuring the festival reflects the many cultures and communities that make Arkansas home.
Program event was held April 16, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas.Show More
Harmonizing in Arkansas: Folk Music
Celebrate different styles of American-made folk music that have …
Celebrate different styles of American-made folk music that have flourished in Arkansas with a panel discussion and multiple performances.
Discussion with and performances by Dr. Rolf Groesbeck, Carolina Mendoza, and S. …Juain Young/Artists United. Rachel Reynolds, Director of the Arkansas Folklife Festival, will moderate the conversation.
Harmonizing in Arkansas: Folk Music is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, public programs exploring cultural and creative expression in local communities, produced in collaboration with the Federation of State Humanities Councils, and a community engagement event for the Arkansas Folklife Festival.
Arrive early and stay late to share the stories, traditions, and creative practices that shape Arkansas. Insights from these conversations will be shared with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and help inform the programming for the 2026 Arkansas Folklife Festival, ensuring the festival reflects the many cultures and communities that make Arkansas home.
Program event was held March 24, 2026 in Little Rock, Arkansas.Show More
Museum Collections & Resource Grant
Mini Grant
Our special presentation will delve into the essential steps to …
Our special presentation will delve into the essential steps to understanding and applying for a Mini Grant .
“LOFI CHILL (LOOP)-HAPPY-(AFTER DAWN)” performed by Shadow Gradient/stock,adobe.com
License
ASLC-298F8AFA-3AB45B7348
Reporting Requirements
What happens after you’re awarded a grant? This webinar covers what …
What happens after you’re awarded a grant? This webinar covers what documentation is required to receive grant installments, what is accepted as proof of payment, how to fill out financial …request forms, and what measures are included for project evaluations.
“LOFI CHILL (LOOP)-HAPPY-(AFTER DAWN)” performed by Shadow Gradient/stock,adobe.com
License
ASLC-298F8AFA-3AB45B7348Show More
Your Donation Makes a Difference
Please help us keep making connections with a gift to our Greatest …
Please help us keep making connections with a gift to our Greatest Needs fund today!
Humanities Snippets: Gillian Steeno and Noelle King
Next Gen member Gillian Steeno discusses Noelle King’s work in …
Next Gen member Gillian Steeno discusses Noelle King’s work in archeology as well as what educational interests and connections led to a career in this humanities discipline.
Music from #Uppbeat (free …for Creators!):
https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/blue-sea
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Building Strong Boards
Successful fundraising programs are typically supported by a strong …
Successful fundraising programs are typically supported by a strong fundraising-focussed board. So, how do we create this “culture” of fundraising? Take a deep dive with us into building and shaping …boards to be supportive and effective fundraising advocates for your organization.Show More
