A forum for those interested in the folk and traditional art forms found in Mississippi. It has been set up primarily as a service for those living in the state who are active in the research, promotion, and preservation of these art forms (including blues and gospel, old-time, vernacular architecture, occupational traditions, crafts, and others). The group is managed by staff of the Mississippi Arts Commission.

Photo: The late blues guitarist Lonnie Pitchford from Holmes County, Miss., circa 1992-93. from the files of the Mississippi Arts Commission.