2017 Ethnographic Fieldschool June 1-4 in Tucson

Join us June 1 – 4 to explore contemporary culture and heritage traditions in Tucson, Arizona!

Culture and heritage lies within every nook and cranny of Tucson’s urban environs. The city was recently named a World City of Gastronomy by UNESCO. In addition to lots of good eats, long-standing culinary practices, dance/music offerings, urban culture, and, small-town local “heroes” almost everywhere you look!

Fieldschool participants will work with expert folklorists and documentarians to “hang out” with, observe, and learn from several amazing tradition bearers in the Old Pueblo. Working in small groups with mentors, participants will be able to investigate and experience one of the following tradition bearers:

Carmen Baron, a costume designer and one of the 2016 SFA Master-Apprentice Artists, on the colorful costumes of Mexican Baile Folklorico.
Don Guerra, baker and owner of Barrio Bread, a popular artisanal bakery in central Tucson, on his
centuries-old baking techniques and use of locally grown heritage grains.
The Duke’s Car Club of Tucson on the mechanics and expression of low-rider car culture.
Josefina Lizarraga, a long-time florist on Tucson’s west side, on backyard gardens and paper-flowers.

FACULTY

Bill Berzok listens to Jim Griffith near a roadside shrine in S. Arizona.

Maribel Alvarez, Folklorist, UA research social scientist, and SFA’s executive director
Jim Griffith, Folklorist and founder of Tucson Meet Yourself
Regina Kelly, SFA Board member
Kimi Eisele, Writer and managing editor of BorderLore, SFA’s e-journal
Rebecca Crocker, Anthropologist
Arlene Islas, Mediamaker/producer, Arizona Public Media
Josh Schachter, Photographer

SCHEDULE

June 1: 3:30-8pm (includes dinner)

June 2: 8am-6pm

June 3: 8am-6pm

June 4: 8am-7pm

Out-of-town participants should plan to arrive in Tucson the morning of June 1 or one day prior, May 31. All participants should plan on staying through Sunday evening, departing Monday, June 5.

Out-of-town participants must arrange their own lodging, but we are happy to assist with ideas.

REGISTRATION

Fee: $385

2016 fieldschool participants document culinary culture in Ajo, AZ.

Includes local transportation (as needed), instruction, materials, 2 dinners, all breakfasts. Lodging and remaining meals are participants’ responsibility.

REGISTER ONLINE HERE.

FieldSchool 2017 Flyer

Questions? Contact us at 520-621-4046 or swfolklife@gmail.com.

Read here about past SFA Fieldschools.

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