National Council for the Traditional Arts

The National Council for the Traditional Arts (NCTA) is a private, non-profit arts organization based in the United States that promotes the traditional arts. It organizes the National Folk Festival. It is headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland. The National Council for the Traditional Arts page on the U.S. Department of State site states:

Jurisdiction of agency's government:

Date founded:

  • 1933

Organization

Address

National Council for the Traditional Arts Headquarters

Silver Spring Montgomery County
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