Arts, Culture, Humanities : Performing Arts
National Council for the Traditional Arts
Presenting and documenting folk and traditional arts in the United States
Compensation of Leaders (FYE 12/2009)
| Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $74,043 | 3.81% | Julia Olin | Executive Director |
Mission
Founded in 1933, the National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) is the nation's oldest folk arts organization. The NCTA stresses quality and authenticity in presenting traditional artists to the public in festivals, national and international tours, concerts, radio and television programs, films, recordings and other programs. NCTA's work includes a nationwide touring program, the creation and programming of large-scale festivals and special events, the planning of cultural programs in National Parks, and numerous other activities. In the past five years, the NCTA has presented 13 major multi-day festivals, 81 traditional arts concerts and 5 national tours with 146 performances, reaching 26 states, and produced 24 nationally distributed compact disc recordings.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| National Council for the Traditional Arts - MD | 51.93 | |
| Jazz at Lincoln Center - NY | 57.43 | |
| Joyce Theater Foundation - NY | 59.91 | |
| CenterStage Foundation - VA | 56.52 | |
| New York City Center - NY | 55.99 |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| National Council for the Traditional Arts - MD | 51.93 | |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts - NY | 64.99 | |
| McCarter Theatre Center for the Performing Arts - NJ | 50.49 | |
| Denver Center for the Performing Arts - CO | 51.94 | |
| Philharmonic Center for the Arts - FL | 55.84 | |
| John Michael Kohler Arts Center - WI | 53.11 |
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