Heritage "Keepers"
Those who are known for preserving, collecting, and passing along the
traditional folkways, music, art, traditions and customs are called "Keepers". They keep the traditions alive by sharing them with others
and passing them from one generation to the next. Keepers are vitally important
to our families, communities, and societies. The Roswell Folk & Heritage
Bureau encourages "Keepers" through programs and workshops for
tellers, folk musicians, and those interested in our folkways. A special oral
arts certificate, a 32 hour program of work, is available to tellers through
this group's efforts. Contact: Dotty Etris, info@cvb.roswell.ga.us,
www.cvb.roswell.ga.us
Kuumba Storytellers of Georgia
As an Affiliate of The National Association of Black Storytellers (NABS)We're griots, puppeteers, music makers, storyweavers, imagination builders, dream keepers and more. The face of Kuumba is changing and growing; we're teachers, actors, drummers, we're biblical, we're educators, story stretchers, librarians, story swappers and you. We're Decades of Experience. We're a spirit moving...so join Kuumba and CATCH THE SPIRIT! Akbar Imhotep-President. 404-691-6515. http://kuumbastorytellers.org/
Kuumba Storytellers,
P.O.Box 11386,
Atlanta GA 30310
Magnolia Tellers
A group of local and southeastern tellers devoted to raising the
awareness of storytelling, preserving the art form, and encouraging
participation in the oral tradition. Professional development for tellers,
and promotions of tales & tellers and ongoing program of work. Contact: Ron Kemp or Dotty Etris, 800-776-7935, info@cvb.roswell.ga.us,
www.cvb.roswell.ga.us Roswell Folk & Heritage Bureau
Dedicated to building a greater understanding of our culture and heritage
through the traditional stories, songs, music, art, and language of the people.
The organization works on a local, regional and national level. Contact:
Dotty Etris, 800-776-7935 or 770-640-3253, info@cvb.roswell.ga.us,
www.cvb.roswell.ga.us Southern Order of Storytellers
The Southern Order of Storytellers (SOS) is a regional group of
storytellers and story listeners, based in Atlanta, with a commitment to promote
the timeless values and universal bond of story. We share stories, teach the art
of storytelling, produce story events, and provide information, resources, and
support to our membership, other storytelling organizations, and the extended
community. Contact: Carroll Myers, 770 587 2735, sosmailcmt@aol.com,
www.SouthernOrderOfStorytellers.com Women's Imaginative Storytelling Guild (WIGS)
WIGS is a group where women storytellers can support each other and
dream of ways to work together to spread storytelling of interest to and
about Women. We support a performance group called "Speaking of Women..." Contact: Janice Butt, 404-377-2704, teachtale@mindspring.com |
