The National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) The NCTA is the nation’s oldest multicultural arts presenting organization. For over eight decades, through festivals, tours, symposia, exhibits, and media productions, the NCTA has showcased the very best of the myriad grassroots folk, tribal and ethnic cultures that comprise our diverse nation.
The NCTA experienced a banner year across all of our longstanding programs in 2024. Over half a million people attended our festivals, and artists representing nearly 100 cultural traditions appeared at our events. We were proud to create, renew, and maintain relationships with community partners across the country.
Browse the 2024 Annual Report to see highlights from our programs, and learn more about how your support impacts the artists and communities with whom we work.
Read the 2024 Annual Report here!
The NCTA offers a unique vision for strengthening community through dynamic live events that build bridges between artists and audiences and create cultural understanding through artistic excellence and civic engagement.
Your support makes our work possible. Consider making a tax-deductible donation to the NCTA in 2025, and invest in our goals of cultivating mutual respect, and opportunities to be our best selves.
