
Learn More About the Textile Arts

The story of folk art in Pennsylvania is a story of the many cultures that make the Commonwealth what it is. Pennsylvania Folklore: Woven Together explores some of the many textile arts that can be found throughout the state, examining the traditions behind them and the motivations of the craftspeople creating them.


Tina Williams Brewer talks bout the inspiration and design of her quilt “Say It With Iron.”

Tina Williams Brewer talks about the inspiration and design of her quilt “Divine Plan.”


Find a great museum, folk festival, or other folk art organization in your area.

In each episode, we ask scholars to reflect on ideas in their work in ways that expand and enrich questions of current concern.

The Penn State Blue Band is one of the nation’s premier college marching bands. Follow eight freshmen hopefuls through auditions, cuts, and the grueling days of band camp to find out who has what it takes to make the band.

This short-form documentary tells the story of Charles L. Blockson’s lifelong journey to unearth and preserve the history, culture, and contributions of people of African descent.