Folk Arts organizations account for 187 organizations in the United States. In aggregate, these organizations generate $34m in revenue and employ 224.0 individuals.
187
Active Organizations
$34.5 Million
Annual Revenue
224
Employees in Sector
$75.1 Million
Controlled Assets
Charleston, SC
Assets: $19m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 30
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART IS TO ENHANCE LIVES THROUGH ART BY ENGAGING PEOPLE OF EVERY BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE WITH ART AND ARTISTS OF ENDURING QUALITY; COLLECT AND PRESERVE THE ART THAT TOUCHES CHARLESTON; AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO LEARN, TO DISCOVER, TO ENJOY, AND TO BE INSPIRED BY THE CREATIVE PROCESS.
New York, NY
Assets: $11m
Revenue: $10m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.
Palo Alto, CA
Assets: $9m
Revenue: $1m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.
Santa Fe, NM
Assets: $6m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 10
MISSION:
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION: CREATE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES FOR AND WITH FOLK ARTISTS WORLDWIDE WHO CELEBRATE AND PRESERVE FOLK ART TRADITIONS. WE ENVISION A WORLD THAT VALUES THE DIGNITY AND HUMANITY OF THE HANDMADE, HONORS TIMELESS CULTURAL TRADITIONS, AND SUPPORTS THE WORK OF FOLK ARTISTS SERVING AS ENTREPRENEURS AND CATALYSTS FOR POSITIVE SOCIAL CHANGE. TO AUGMENT THIS PURSUIT, THE ORGANIZATION MOVED TO A LARGER HEADQUARTERS, INVESTING IN TENANT IMPROVEMENTS AS THE FIRST PHASE OF A CAMPAIGN TO OWN THE BUILDING OUTRIGHT.
Des Moines, IA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $8m
Employees: 55
MISSION:
IOWA PUBLIC RADIO ENRICHES THE CIVIC AND CULTURAL LIFE IN IOWA THROUGH HIGH QUALITY NEWS AND CULTURAL PROGRAMMING
Port Hadlock, WA
Assets: $5m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 22
MISSION:
THE NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF WOODEN BOATBUILDING (NWSWB) IS A POST-SECONDARY TRADE SCHOOL THAT TEACHES CRAFTSMANSHIP THROUGH BOATBUILDING AT ITS 7-ACRE CAMPUS IN PORT-HADLOCK, WASHINGTON. INCORPORATED AS A NON-PROFIT CORPORATION 40 YEARS AGO, THE SCHOOL HAS TAUGHT OVER 1,700 GRADUATES THE SKILLS REQUIRED TO BUILD AND MAINTAIN BOTH TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY WOODEN BOATS, AND IN 2018 LAUNCHED ITS NEW PROGRAM TO TEACH MARINE SYSTEMS FOR MARINE TECHNICIANS. THE SCHOOL FULFILLS THREE OVERARCHING GOALS AS DEFINED IN ITS STRATEGIC PLAN: (1) PROVIDING QUALITY EDUCATION AND JOB READINESS (2) PRESERVING AND TEACHING CRAFTSMANSHIP (3) BRINGING VITALITY TO OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. NWSWB WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE BOATBUILDING INDUSTRY TO ENSURE THAT SKILLS TAUGHT ARE RELEVANT TO CURRENT NEEDS. THE SCHOOL'S POST-SECONDARY DEGREE AND DIPLOMA PROGRAMS ARE APPROVED BY THE WASHINGTON STATE WORKFORCE TRAINING AND EDUCATION BOARD, ACCREDITED BY THE ACCREDITING COMMISSION OF CAREER SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES, APPROVED BY
Somerville, MA
Assets: $4m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 32
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.
Concord, NH
Assets: $3m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 29
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE LEAGUE OF NH CRAFTSMEN IS TO ADVANCE, CULTIVATE AND CHAMPION EXCELLENCE IN FINE CRAFT. WE ENVISION THAT THROUGH OUR WORK: PEOPLE REGARD CRAFT AS INSPIRATIONAL, MEANINGFUL, AND RELEVANT TO THEIR LIVES AS INDIVIDUALS AND AS COMMUNITY MEMBERS. MAKERS OF FINE CRAFT ARE INSPIRED, ENRICHED, SUPPORTED, AND HONORED. THE LEAGUE IS WIDELY RESPECTED ACROSS NEW ENGLAND AND THE COUNTRY AS A LEADER IN CRAFT.
Portland, OR
Assets: $2m
MISSION:
TO ENLIVEN AND EXPAND THE UNDERSTANDING OF CRAFT AND THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE FOR ALL.
Dallas, TX
Assets: $2m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 6
MISSION:
BISHOP ARTS THEATRE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO CULTIVATE A DIVERSE AND VIBRANT ARTS COMMUNITY COMMITTED TO SOCIAL IMPACT, WHILE CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL AND EMERGING ARTISTS TO DEVELOP NEW WORKS THAT CELEBRATE THE DIVERSITY AND RESILIENCY OF OUR COMMUNITY. LOCATED IN DALLAS, TX, BATC IS A COMMUNITY-DRIVEN ARTS RESOURCE CENTER THAT SERVES AS AN INCUBATOR FOR NEW ARTISTS SEEKING TO HONE THEIR CRAFT AND SHARE THEIR UNIQUE VOICES.
Rose Valley, PA
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $316k
MISSION:
ROSE VALLEY FOLK IS AN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR MEMBERSHIP.
Palmyra, NY
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $75k
MISSION:
TO PROMOTE INTEREST IN AND TO STUDY IDEAS RELATING TO HUMAN DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITY.
Oroville, CA
Assets: $897k
Revenue: $82k
MISSION:
CULTIVATE SOCIAL INTERCOURSE AND INCULCATE THE PRINCIPLES OF CHARITY, JUSTICE, AND BROTHERLY LOVE.
Cleveland, OH
Assets: $604k
Revenue: $287k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.
Montgomery, AL
Assets: $576k
Revenue: $79k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.
San Francisco, CA
Assets: $377k
Revenue: $19k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.
Spokane, WA
Assets: $350k
Revenue: $373k
Employees: 6
MISSION:
THE PEACE AND JUSTICE LEAGUE OF SPOKANE ENGAGES INDIVIDUALS AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES IN BUILDING A JUST AND NONVIOLENT WORLD.
Nashville, TN
Assets: $311k
Revenue: $541k
Employees: 3
MISSION:
THE PURPOSE OF THE TENNESSEE ASSOCIATION OF CRAFT ARTISTS IS TO ENCOURAGE, PROMOTE, AND CONNECT CRAFTS AND CRAFTS PEOPLE IN TENNESSEE, WORKING SPECIFICALLY THROUGH EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND MARKETING.
Annapolis, MD
Assets: $305k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to produce, promote and disseminate information on traditional music, dance, theater or folklore of various cultures and organizations that perform, present and support folk art in a specific region.
Louisville, KY
Assets: $277k
Revenue: $334k
Employees: 11
MISSION:
JUST CREATIONS IS A VALUES-DRIVEN MARKETPLACE THAT ADVOCATES FOR MARGINALIZED COMMUNITIES OF ARTISANS AND FARMERS THROUGH PROMOTION OF FAIR TRADE AND SOCIAL JUSTICE