Supporting and uplifting
the diverse folklife
and traditional arts
of North Carolina

What is Folklife?

The everyday arts, practices, and traditions that shape community life and identity.
Learn more about folklife and traditional arts.

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Our Work

NC Folklife Apprenticeships

NC Folklife Apprenticeships

Legends & Lore® Marker Program

Legends & Lore® Marker Program

Fiscal Sponsorship

Fiscal Sponsorship

The Latest

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS!

NC Folklife Apprenticeships – Deadline July 17, 2026
Mount Olive’s New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop Featured on NPR

Mount Olive’s New Year’s Eve Pickle Drop Featured on NPR

A beloved North Carolina tradition, Mount Olive’s New Year’s Eve pickle drop was featured on NPR, with context from the North Carolina Folklife Institute.
2025 Year in Review

2025 Year in Review

Stories, Partnerships, and the Work Ahead
NC Folklife Institute Announces 2025 In These Mountains Folklife NC Folklife Apprenticeship Awardees

NC Folklife Institute Announces 2025 In These Mountains Folklife NC Folklife Apprenticeship Awardees

$10,000 Awards Support Apprenticeship Pairs in NC’s Mountain Communities to Preserve Traditional Arts

Contact

North Carolina Folklife Institute
P.O. Box 61222
Durham, NC 27715
(336) 223-5956
staff@ncfolk.org

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