New director takes reins at Folkmoot
Like any organization that brings people together, Folkmoot USA had a difficult 2020. Without the ability for travel or gathering, there was no chance for the annual international festival or any of the other in-person programming planned throughout the year. During that time of cutbacks, former Executive Director Angie Schwab resigned to begin other work.
In the holiday newsletter, Board President Elizabeth Teague said “We wish Angie well in her new endeavor and appreciate that she has maintained her leadership as the President of the North American Chapter of CIOFF the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts with the gracious support of the Board Emeritus Rolph Kaufman.”