2011 Festival Blog - Behind the Scenes
Preview Festival Foodways Demonstrations
Food consumption and preparation is universal to the human experience, and foodways provide an excellent window into many cultures. AtRead More
June 25, 2011 3 Comments
Designing Festival Event Markers
Over the past few months, Folklife Festival senior graphic designer Josue Castilleja met with curatorial teams to conceptually walk throughRead More
June 20, 2011 1 Comment
Get Your Festival Gear On!
This year, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival will offer a variety of specially designed apparel for purchase at the Marketplace: “Est.Read More
June 13, 2011 7 Comments
Dispatch from our Festival Warehouse
The Festival’s talented team this summer includes our supply clerk, Ms. Elizabeth Martin. Liz’s job is like that of aRead More
June 8, 2011 No Comments
Promoting Sustainability on the Mall: The Festival Debuts Collectible Water Bottles and Free Water Stations
This summer, the Smithsonian Folklife Festival debuts 3 free filtered water stations located on Festival grounds. The Folklife Festival isRead More
May 31, 2011 No Comments
Launching the 2011 Folklife Festival
Talented curatorial teams are quickly moving forward with plans for the 2011 Smithsonian Folklife Festival. Steve Kidd, who directs theRead More
May 6, 2011 No Comments
