Apprenticeships in the Folk & Traditional Arts
about this program
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Posted on Mon Dec 17, 2018
Texas Folklife's program Apprenticeships in the Folk Arts brings together master artists and apprentices in collaborations that encourage each to preserve and develop their traditions. The exhibition Pass It On celebrates the lives, talents and commitment of Texas' master folk artists and the apprentices who have worked with them. In the faces of these amsters we see the satisfaction they have gained from their lifetime involvements with particular traditional arts. We see as well the sacrifices some have has to make as members of certain folk groups. Finally, they wear in their expression sthe hope that they are handing on a precious legacy to new minds, hands, feet and voices who will in their turn pass it on for years to come.
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Posted on Thu Sep 6, 2018
Program Overview:
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Posted on Thu Mar 22, 2018
In February 2018, Texas Folklife hosted a discussion at Larry’s French Market & Cajun Restaurant about how the organization can support efforts of the community to encourage youth participation in Cajun traditional music. The community discussion touched on three main topics: the reasons behind decline in youth participation in Cajun music in Southeast Te
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Posted on Tue Dec 19, 2017
Enjoy some archival content from Texas Folklife's Apprenticeship Program:
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Posted on Tue May 16, 2017Apprenticeships In The Folk & Traditional Arts: Bob Suttie & Charlie, Robbie Bubenik, Czech Polka Accordion ( Article )
As children, Robbie and Charlie Bubenik never went longer than a month without a polka show. Whether with their father, Bob Suttie’s group, Texas Legacy Czech Band, or another polka band, the exposure to this music at an early age curated a deep knowledge of the songs and melodies that typify Texas Czech Polka music. It wouldn’t be long before listening turned to playing; as Mr.
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Posted on Thu Mar 30, 2017
2017 APPRENTICESHIPS SHOWCASE AT TEXAS FOLKLIFE FESTIVAL!
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Posted on Mon Nov 28, 2016Apprenticeships in the Folk & Traditional Arts: Valerie Ryals & Jessica Sell, Texas Style Fiddling ( Article )
The career of Texas style fiddler Valerie Ryals is a demonstration in firsts. As one of the first women to compete in Texas fiddling championships during a time when men dominated, Ms. Ryals won her first Junior World Championship at age 13, setting the stage for a series of distinguished accolades throughout her career.
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Posted on Thu Oct 6, 2016
From traditional Native American healing to conjunto accordion to Mardi Gras Indian suit sewing, the Apprenticeships in the Folk & Traditional Arts Program includes a diverse range of traditional and folk arts across the state. Click on each marker to read more about each master artist and apprentice participant on our website, watch video of performances, and browse photos.
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Posted on Tue Oct 4, 2016Apprenticeships In The Folk & Traditional Arts: Brian Marshall & Michal Marshall, Texas Polish Fiddling ( Article )
Growing up in a Polish neighborhood in Houston, Master Artist Brian Marshall remembers the prevalence of fiddle music within his family and the community. As he recalls, “In my house growing up, my uncles, myself, and everyone would get together and pass the fiddle around like a joint in a hippie commune. Everybody would lay on it some.
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Posted on Mon Aug 22, 2016Apprenticeships in the Folk & Traditional Arts: Lee Miller & Dana Perrotti, Custom Cowboy Boots ( Article )
Some of the earliest introductions to shoemaking for Master Artist Lee Miller and Apprentice Dana Perrotti was a practice in trial and error. For Lee, an early attempt to change the shape of a boot’s toe with a saw resulted in the saw coming right off the boot entirely.