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Karissa Krenz

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Stephanie Lafayette – Powwow, Pine Ridge Reservation, SD; Oglala Lakota College graduation powwow, traditional mens dance and costume. Via Flickr / https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/
Connecting with Neighbors: A Preview of the Lakota Composer Collaboration

At the 2024 NFA Convention in Austin, Texas, flutist Claire James and percussionist/pianist Dana LeVan,…

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Change is Constant

Change can be nerve-wracking. If there’s one thing that remains constant, it’s that nothing ever…

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High Notes – Spring 2024

New York City-based flutist Tessa Brinckman released her new album, Take Wing, Roll Back (New…

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NFA News – Spring 2024

Team Update The NFA is pleased to announce that Darcy Tecalero will be returning this…

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Arts Leader IDEAs: A Q&A with Vanessa Rose

Early in 2024, the NFA is launching a new series of online conversations with arts…

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Arts Leader IDEAs: A Q&A with Kevin Kwan Loucks

Early in 2024, the NFA is launching a new series of online conversations with arts…

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Arts Leader IDEAs: A Q&A with Loki Karuna

Early in 2024, the NFA is launching a new series of online conversations with arts…

Darlene Dugan painting a staff. Photo courtesy of David Wells and Darlene Dugan Estate
Darlene Dugan: A Legacy Story

In this issue we’re introducing a new series recognizing those who have made significant contributions…

Making it Work: NFA Career Enhancement Grant Recipient Yi Xiang

In 2020, Yi Xiang won both the NFA’s Young Artists Competition and Best Performance of…

Renewal by Karissa Krenz
Taking Stock

If there’s one thing we tend to do more and more during the winter, it’s…

News by Madison Inouye
NFA News — Winter 2024

While the 2024 Convention in San Antonio takes shape (registration and hotel reservations open on…