March 24, 2026 from 6:00 to 7:30 PM
William J. Clinton Library and Museum, Little Rock, Arkansas
Celebrate different styles of American-made folk music that have flourished in Arkansas with a panel discussion and multiple performances.
Discussion with and performances by Dr. Rolf Groesbeck, Carolina Mendoza, and S. Juain Young/Artists United. Rachel Reynolds, Director of the Arkansas Folklife Festival, will moderate the conversation.
Harmonizing in Arkansas: Folk Music is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, public programs exploring cultural and creative expression in local communities, produced in collaboration with the Federation of State Humanities Councils, and a community engagement event for the Arkansas Folklife Festival.
Arrive early and stay late to share the stories, traditions, and creative practices that shape Arkansas. Insights from these conversations will be shared with the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and help inform the programming for the 2026 Arkansas Folklife Festival, ensuring the festival reflects the many cultures and communities that make Arkansas home.
This program is part of By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
