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A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit

The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
2025-12-29 00:00:00 2025-12-29 23:59:00 America/New_York A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett. Local History/Special Collections -

Monday, December 29
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Add to Calendar 2025-12-29 00:00:00 2025-12-29 23:59:00 America/New_York A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett. Local History/Special Collections -

Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.

Virginia Humanities has supported apprenticeships in cultural traditions since 2002. This program allows a mentor and apprentice to receive funding, media exposure, and event opportunities all while supporting the continuation of folkways. Apprenticeships have covered a wide range of Virginia's traditions and cultures, ranging from traditional music and dance to candy making and letterpress printing.

Come see a subset of portraits primarily documenting the Northern Virginia area at 717 Queen Street between December 15, 2025 - May 29, 2026.

To learn more about Virginia Folklife Apprenticeships go to VirginiaFolklife.org.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Local History | Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion |

TAGS: | Virginia250 | va250 | Traditions | Humanities | Folklife | Exhibit | Culture | Alex250 |

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A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Fri, Jan 23, All day
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Sat, Jan 24, All day
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Mon, Jan 26, All day
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Tue, Jan 27, All day
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Wed, Jan 28, All day
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Fri, Jan 30, All day
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Sat, Jan 31, All day
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Mon, Feb 02, All day
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Tue, Feb 03, All day
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Wed, Feb 04, All day
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Fri, Feb 06, All day
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Sat, Feb 07, All day
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Mon, Feb 09, All day
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Tue, Feb 10, All day
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
A Commonwealth of Cultures Exhibit - The Virginia Folklife Apprenticeship Program
Wed, Feb 11, All day
Learn about the Virginia Folklife Program of Virginia Humanities, and how it documents culture in the state, through the portrait photography of Pat Jarrett.
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