Metamorphosis
In with the Old, In with the New
The annual Northwest Folklife Festival is a community-powered celebration of the arts, culture, and heritage that make up the brilliant cultural tapestry of the greater Pacific Northwest. Prior to 2020, over 6,000 artists and culture-bearers brought cultural expressions to audiences across 25 stages alongside 200 food and craft vendors and 500 volunteers annually.
Since 1972, the Northwest Folklife Festival has gathered upwards of 250,000 participants at Seattle Center during Memorial Day weekend. The festival has been proudly powered by donations for over 50 years.
We are so excited to share that our NW Folklife Festival schedule is live!
Start planning your weekend now! The Kicheko Project comedian , General Mutombo will be performing .
Streaming every Day of the festival starting at 1pm.
Catch The Kicheko Project Quilt Seasons this Friday, on Facebook and YouTube. In person at SIFF or on Vimeo!
We have more than just music at the festival!
ABOUT NORTHWEST FOLKLIFE
Who They Are .
Northwest Folklife is an independent 501(c)(3) arts organization that celebrates the multigenerational arts, cultures, and traditions of a global Pacific Northwest. Since 1971, Northwest Folk life’s work has centered on preserving cultural arts, bridging connections to heritage and identity, and cultivating the ever-evolving traditions of the Pacific Northwest. Today, Northwest Folklife has grown alongside the greater community by collaborating with local cultural organizations and culture bearers to ensure communities have agency and voice in the representation of their communities. More than 150 Community Coordinators—including prominent artists, educators, culture bearers, and leaders throughout the region—work closely with Northwest Folklife to create programs including the Northwest Folklife Festival, Cultural Focus, Youth Engagement through Arts and Heritage (Y.E.A.H) program, and the Our Big Neighborhood youth and family program. We are for the people, by the people. Northwest Folklife believes that arts and culture strengthen our communities and should be accessible for all. Our year-round programming is produced in collaboration with Community Coordinators and powered by contributions from the community, corporations, foundations, and the public sector.
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