The Southwest Folklife Alliance has always understood the role of “funder” as more than just “financial supporter.” Rather, the organizations, agencies, and individuals who support our work do so because they recognize that culture is infrastructure — that the traditions, knowledge systems, and creative practices of everyday communities are foundational to a region’s health, equity, … Read more
The Southwest Folklife Alliance operates at the intersection of scholarship and lived experience, and we have always believed the most meaningful research happens in genuine partnership with communities. We welcome educators and researchers who share our commitment to reciprocal, community-centered inquiry. FivE Ways To Get Involved Learn Research Toolkits SFA’s Folklife PAR methodology brings a … Read more
SFA exists because of community. We invite you to get involved and learn more about your community.Your presence and engagement gives our work meaning. Five Ways to Get Involved Come to Tucson Meet Yourself Tucson Meet Yourself is three days each October in downtown Tucson celebrating the folk, traditional, and heritage-based cultures of our region … Read more
Traditional artists and culture bearers, the Southwest Folklife Alliance was created for you. Our programs exist for those of you who are carrying and sharing living knowledge of craft, music, foodways, ceremony, language, and story. We believe you are among the most important contributors to our region’s cultural life, and we are here to support, document, connect, and … Read more
Mailing AddressP.O. Box 42044Tucson, AZ 85733 Phone(520) 621-4046 Get News! Email us directly or use the form above General or Sponsorship Questionsinfo@SouthwestFolklife.org Artist Support Questionsartist-support@SouthwestFolklife.org Cultural Organizing Questionscultural-organizing@SouthwestFolklife.org Accessibility & Disability Cultures Questionsaccess@SouthwestFolklife.org Grab our Media Kit with logos, images and useful info for reporters and content creators. Directions to the SFA Office The offices … Read more
The Southwest Folklife Alliance works year-round to sustain traditional artists, preserve living cultural knowledge, and build more equitable and vibrant communities across Southern Arizona. Your support, in whatever form it takes, makes that work possible.SFA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization; all donations are fully tax-deductible. Make a Donation Every gift to SFA goes directly toward … Read more
Blurb about Book and link to purchase (Not Kimi’s, unless, yes Kimi’s) [SFA Platform] ? link to pages with more if needed: These don’t seem like “shop” to me. More like “support” maybe move there? (JP) Taste of the Festival Friends of the Festival (Bryan included content for a FOF page in the Content, but … Read more
Meet Our Partners SFA is proud to work alongside a network of dedicated organizations that share our commitment to preserving and celebrating the cultural traditions of our region. These partnerships strengthen our ability to serve communities, support artists, and amplify the diverse folklife of the Southwest. Join Our Funders The Southwest Folklife Alliance is supported by … Read more
