Folk Culture is the study of the art, rituals and traditions that permeate our everyday lives. Whether it’s about style, food, music, stories, hobbies or beliefs, interns in the Community Folk Culture Program celebrate our heritage – learning from our past and present to understand our similarities and appreciate our differences. In this program, student interns learn how to interview, videotape, and present folk artists from the community, create blogs, photos, videos, and a portfolio of their work.

Recruitment for interns ages 14-21 begins in the spring of each year. Students must submit a completed application and are then invited for an interview. Selected applicants attend an intensive summer workshop program during July and early August. Workshops continue throughout the school year.

This program is FREE. Participation stipends are offered for qualifying interns.

The Summer 2025 application deadline has passed. Thank you to all who applied! Notifications will be shared by the end of May. 

Contact us at info@mind-builders.org or 718-652-6256 with any questions.

This project is made possible in part through the Mid Atlantic Folk and Traditional Arts -Community Projects program of Mid Atlantic Arts with support from the National Endowment for the Arts.