Working With Nebraska Artists and Communities Arnold Knabe and his niece Beverly Sporhase playing traditional German music, Syracuse, 1991 Our work in communities--conducting research and interviewing folk artists and other tradition bearers--aids us in presenting programs that both showcase traditional arts and help preserve them.  For example, the NFN is creating educational units on specific cultural groups for use in Nebraska schools, libraries, and museums.  These units will be part of traveling kits, which will include samples of folk arts, media presentations and other classroom resources. In addition to conducting its own educational activities, the NFN serves as a partner, collaborarator, and resource to cultural communities, colleges and universities, local arts agencies, libraries, schools, museums and other cultural organizations throughout Nebraska. Whether through public performances, radio series, pulbications, or travelling exhibits, the goal of all NFN programs is to explore the living and dynamic role of tradtion in contemporary society. A Vision for the Future The Nebraska Folklife Network is self-supporting, through public and private donations, grants, and fees for services and publications. It is an ongoing center for support of the state's traditional cultures and the many varied expressions of those cultures in our communities.  As the NFN grows in membership and gains more volunteers and supporters, we plan to broaden our services to include performance opportunities for traditional musicians and dancers and honorariums for master traditional artists who wish to teach their skills to others in their ethnic groups and communities.  As Nebraska's statewide folklife program, the NFN is working to help preserve the unique cultural qualities of our state for Nebraskans and visitors alike to celebrate-- both now and in the future.  We hope that you will join us in this exciting and lasting work!