Artifact: The Rolodex
Remembering a mentor and his rotating cards of access and connection by Maribel Alvarez When Dr. James “Big Jim” Griffith, a folklorist, a friend and … Read more
Artists at Work to Preserve Cultural Heritage
A national program supports Southern Arizona artists to bring their art practices into community by Kimi Eisele Porfirio “Pilo” Mora holds a small clay pot … Read more
Contamination and Care
An innovative art installation helps us remember water contamination on Tucson’s south side and those who fought to end it by Kimi Eisele If you’ve … Read more
Thinking with Fungus
How understanding mushrooms and mycelial networks makes me a better folklorist by Daisy Ahlstone Editor’s note: Our “Thinking Like a Folklorist” column invites folklorists and … Read more
Humanity in the Public Square
Why a folklife festival matters right now by Kimi Eisele The year I was born, United States soldiers were overseas fighting a strange war in … Read more