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Henry Glassie Lecture on Indiana Vernacular Architecture

On March 28, retired Indiana University folklore professor and well-known author Henry Glassie talks about the challenges of preserving everyday historic buildings like barns and small houses in his lecture Indiana Vernacular. Glassie’s talk is co-sponsored by Traditional Arts Indiana … Continue reading

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En Memoriam: Milan Opacich, 1928-2013

TAI learned that Milan Opacich, tamburitza musician and luthier passed away Monday morning (January 21, 2013) at his home in Schererville, Indiana. Many folklorists who worked in Indiana will be familiar with his work. He was a key collaborator in … Continue reading

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Webinar recording access: To Be Or Not To Be … Online

The latest Traditional Arts Indiana webinar, “To Be Or Not To Be … Online”, is available as a video recording at: http://connect.iu.edu/p5uwrraa9ed/. When you click the link, you will be taken to a new window that shows everything exactly as it … Continue reading

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Hoosier Outdoor Experience and House Show this weekend

Looking for something to do this weekend? TAI has a couple great suggestions for you: Tonight (Friday) – Head to Pike County and stop by the home of TAI artists Jim and Lynna Woolsey of Fields of Home at 678 … Continue reading

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Webinar recording access: WordPress for Artists and Organizations

The latest Traditional Arts Indiana webinar, “WordPress for Artists and Organizations”, is available as a video recording at: http://connect.iu.edu/p5s2oj7ng9j/. When you click the link, you will be taken to a new window that shows everything exactly as it happened. You can … Continue reading

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TAI Staff Member Featured On NPR

Traditional Arts Indiana fieldworker and folklorist Joe O’Connell, who has collaborated with TAI on a number of projects since 2009, was recently the featured artist on NPR’s Song Of The Day.  Joe, who received his MA in Folklore from the … Continue reading

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TAI Webinar: WordPress for Traditional Musicians and Folk Artists

Update: We have a date set! Tune in next Thursday, June 14, at 4 p.m. to join us for this webinar. Apologies for the delay! We’re glad to announce the next Traditional Arts Indiana webinar! Join us on Wednesday, May … Continue reading

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Webinar Postponed!

Due to a sudden family emergency, the webinar will be postponed to a later date. We’ll let you know as soon as the new date is determined.

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Old-Time Fiddler Joe Dawson Passes

We are saddened to hear of the passing of old-time fiddler Joe Dawson of Bloomington. He grew up in Axsom Branch, a region in Brown County, which has since been nearly forgotten after being cleared to build the Monroe Reservoir. … Continue reading

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Webinar recording access: Social Networking for Artists and Performers

The latest Traditional Arts Indiana webinar, “Social Networking for Artists and Performers: Developing and Maintaining an Online Presence”, is available as a video recording at: http://connect.iu.edu/p6upmf4ohax/. When you click the link, you will be taken to a new window that … Continue reading

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