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Since
our beginning in 1972, the spirit of Folklife has depended
on the participation of the community. Our success in
maintaining our existence as one of the largest free
folk festivals in the country comes from the support
of everyone who takes part, as sponsors, performers,
volunteers, merchants and attendees. The atmosphere
at the Festival, that this is "everybody's event,"
contributes to the strong sense of community that the
Northwest Folklife Festival encourages and promotes.
You
too can participate, on any number of levels. Visit
the following pages to review applications and learn
more about becoming a part of Folklife. |
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Donors:
Our most important participants are the many donors
who support Folklife annually with their gifts and donations.
Become a Friend of Folklife, and receive not only special
privileges and recognition, but also the satisfaction
and the pleasure of being a part of a very special community
and helping to keep the festival a thriving event.
(At left - 2004 Friends of Folklife button,
design Yegizaw Michael) |
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Performers: In
selecting performers, the Northwest Folklife Festival
focuses on the traditional arts and the ethnic communities
of the Northwest: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska, Montana,
and British Columbia. General applications are not accepted
from other parts of the country except for special programs
related to specific Festival themes. Being a free community
festival, we do not offer performer fees. |
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Sponsors:
Sponsors, Media Partners and In-Kind Contributors
help keep the Festival a vital and free Pacific Northwest
event. Folklife sponsors have the opportunity to reach
a unique and loyal audience of 250,000 whose demographics
mirror those of King County. Contact Lauren Waddell at
(206) 684-7300, or email at lauren(at)nwfolklife.org for
more information about sponsorships. 2007
Sponsors. |
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Volunteers:
For the past 34 years, volunteers have helped make
the Northwest Folklife Festival one of the largest and
most culturally diverse festivals in the country. By signing
up to volunteer you can join in the fun, meet interesting
people, and help keep the Festival free to 250,000 annual
attendees from all walks of life. Go to the Applications
page to volunteer online or download pdf files of Volunteer
Job Descriptions and Volunteer Application. |
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Street
Performers: Street Performers include singers,
musicians, clowns, jugglers, mimes and much more, scattered
throughout the grounds and offering you a few moments'
entertainment and pleasure in exchange for your attention,
your cheers and applause, and, if desired, a small donation
into the hat. Please
revisit this page in April for Street Performer guidelines
for the 2008 Festival. |
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MERCHANTS |
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The
vast array of merchants of food, fine handcrafts, imported
handcrafts, unusual and unique items, musical instruments,
and participatory experiences such as face-painting, balloon-tying
and hair-wrapping make an exhilarating addition to the
performances that form the backbone of the Festival. Check
out the various applications below to learn more about
how to take part as a merchant. |
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International
Food Village: Food merchants operate a booth,
ranging in size from 10x15 feet to 10x20 feet, serving
food to Festival attendees from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30
p.m. each day. There are approximately 34 food vendors
in various parts of the grounds, offering a variety
of ethnic foods and special treats. Applications.
Crafts
Marketplace: Approximately 110 artists from
the Northwest, and sometimes further afield, bring
their personally handmade wares to the Festival, honoring
the tradition of personal artistry and fine craftsmanship
and making it possible for you to find and take home
a unique memento of your visit to the event. Applications.
The
Uncommon Market:
The Uncommon Market, in an assortment of approximately
60 booths, offers an array of exciting and unusual
goods, including such items as handcrafted ethnic
imports, homemade foods and sauces, unusual clothing
and gifts, baskets, drums and more. Applications.
Sidewalk
Artists: Sidewalk Artists treat you to an
array of special interactive experiences - get your
face painted, your hair wrapped or braided, your picture
drawn, your head decorated with a fantastic balloon
sculpture. Sidewalk Artist activities are especially
popular with children. Applications.
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