The Alabama Center for Traditional Culture (ACTC) is the folk and traditional arts division of the Alabama State Council on the Arts. The ACTC Director, with a team of folklorists, runs programs to identify, document, and present Alabama’s artistic traditions. The Director reports to the Council Executive Director and collaborates frequently with program managers, a media producer, and a communications specialist.
The Director manages Folklife Project Grants, oversees the management of the Folk Arts Apprenticeship Program, supports the Arts Fell on Alabama podcast, and can pursue various projects and partnerships. Previous ACTC initiatives include the Alabama Folklife Festival, community scholar institutes, documentary recordings, teacher workshops, traveling exhibits, a public television series, scholarly articles, symposia, music tours, and exhibits in Council’s Gallery. The Director also works closely with the Alabama Folklife Association, a statewide partner.
The Council is based in Montgomery and serves all Alabamians with the mission to enhance quality of life and economic vitality by providing support for the state’s diverse and rich artistic resources. Established in 1967, ASCA has a professional staff of seventeen and operates with an annual state appropriation of over $8M and $1M+ in federal funds from the National Endowment for the Arts. Last year, 570 grants were awarded to 353 organizations, schools, and individual artists. The Council also produces annual projects like shape note singings and special events, promoting arts education and creative place-making initiatives statewide.
Council on the Arts offices are located in the RSA Tower in downtown Montgomery. This position requires full-time, in-person attendance and is not eligible for remote work. State employees enjoy robust employment and retirement benefits. Salary range: $48,796-$81,724.
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DEADLINE to APPLY is November 25, 2026 at 5pm Central
