Dear FAR-West Family, The FAR-West board stands in solidarity with Folk Alliance International and all people in our community affected by current events and the long history leading up to them. We urge you, our members, and friends to join in a day of learning and reflection. Please see the FAI message below. Stay safe. Carey Appel […]
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The FAR-West Board is pleased to announce the appointment of Reese Tanimura to our Board, effective immediately, to fill an open term that expires in 2022. In addition to being a musician, Reese is the Managing Director of Northwest Folklife, a Seattle-based cultural arts and heritage organization, whose mission is: “To create opportunities for all to celebrate, share, and participate […]
Read moreMore TagFAR-West 2020 Postponed
After much consideration, the FAR-West Board has come to the very difficult decision to postpone the 2020 conference in San Jose. Our primary concern is for the safety and well-being of our membership. At this time the Covid-19 risks, the restrictions in California, and multiple barriers to travel make it difficult for us to see […]
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Date: May 7, 2020 To: The Membership of FAR-West Re: Board of Directors Election Results 2020 and New Officers Appointments It is with pleasure that we announce the results for our 2020 Board of Directors Election. All members serve 3-year terms. Incumbents Voted In: Carey Appel Joel Tepp Stephen Bond Garvan Mary Anne Moorman New […]
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On Giving Tuesday and every day afterwards, please think about donating to assist musicians and participants in all other arts in the struggle to survive, thrive and create. In this time of much danger, and need – musicians, writers, artists, dancers and creators of every other description are the shining lights to help lead us […]
Read moreMore TagLast Reminder! Election Voting for the 2020 FAR-West Board of Directors
LAST REMINDER! Election Voting for the 2020 FAR-West Board of Directors is in progress! Deadline to vote is April 20th. Voting opened on March 20 and continues until April 20. After April 20 voting will be closed. Current members of Folk Alliance listed as affiliated with FAR-West have received ballots. Voting is available only to […]
Read moreMore TagREMINDER! Election Voting for the 2020 FAR-West Board of Directors is in progress!
REMINDER! Election Voting for the 2020 FAR-West Board of Directors is in progress! Deadline to vote is April 20th. Voting opened on March 20 and continues until April 20. After April 20 voting will be closed. Current members of Folk Alliance listed as affiliated with FAR-West have received ballots and voting is available only […]
Read moreMore TagUpdates and Reminders: April 3rd, 2020
Hello to our FAR-West family! We wanted to send you an update and some reminders! Update: No, our registration is not yet live. We met a couple of problems in the recreation of our new registration site, so we are delaying early bird registration and hope to go live on May 5th. Celebrate Cinco de May0 by registering […]
Read moreMore TagFAR-West Official Showcases Are Now Open for Submission!
FAR-West Official Showcases Are Now Open for Submission! We are pleased to announce the opening of submissions for the 2020 FAR-West ‘Official Showcase’ lineup. The goal of the Official Showcase process is to choose a diverse group of high quality artists who are prepared to tour and perform in the FAR-West region. These artists should represent different […]
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Almost … but not quite there. Registration: The new Cvent registration system is now built and currently going through testing. Barring any further difficulties, early bird registration should go live before the end of March. When it is ready to go, you will receive another post alerting you. FAR-West Cancellation Policy: As stated above, Registration […]
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