Folklife Presenter Application
Apply to be a By the People folklife presenter in 2026. Please note the process is competitive and not every submission will be selected. Deadline: October 31, 2025.
Name
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First Name
Last Name
Email (primary form of contact)
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Email address will be published in the catalog.
Phone Number
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Please enter a valid phone number. Phone number will be published in the catalog.
Mailing Address (will not be published in the catalog)
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Street Address
Street Address Line 2
City
State / Province
Postal / Zip Code
Presentation Description
What theme does your presentation fall under? Select One.
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Harmonizing Together (music)
Moving Together (dance)
Growing Together (food)
Remembering Together (land, cultural crafts, festivals)
Summarize your topic in 2 sentences.
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0/200
Provide a longer, narrative description of presentation.
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0/500
Background & Experience
What is your area of folklife expertise or traditional practice? How did you learn this tradition? How many years have you been actively engaged in this practice?
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0/300
Have you presented or demonstrated your tradition publicly before? If so, please describe.
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0/300
What communities or cultural groups do you represent or work with?
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0/200
Logistics
Are you willing to travel in Kansas?
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Yes
No
Do you require language interpretation services?
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Yes
No
Are you able to attend a mandatory Zoom meeting?
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Yes
No
Are you able to provide your own transportation?
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Yes
No
References & Documents
Please provide two references familiar with your work (name, contact information, and describe the relationship of the references to you)
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Professional Headshot Photo
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This photo will be used in our catalog, on our website, and in promotional materials.
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Photo to Promote Presentation
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A photo of you presenting or demonstrating your folklife craft. This will be used in promotional materials.
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Abbreviated CV/Resume (3 pages)
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A photo of you presenting or demonstrating your folklife craft. This will be used in promotional materials.
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