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The California Traditional Music Society (CTMS) is pleased
to announce that Lisa Richardson has accepted the position of Executive Director of the
organization. CTMS is dedicated to the support and dissemination of the traditional
music, dance and art of Southern California's diverse communities. Its programs
include production of festivals and other public events, community education, and services
to artists. "Lisa is well known and deeply respected within the folk arts community," says
Board president Ron Milberger. "She brings to CTMS a depth of experience in arts
administration and production and music education which perfectly compliment our
mission. The Board of CTMS is extremely pleased that Lisa has agreed to join with
us in forging the future direction and growth of the organization."
Founded in 1983 by Clark and Elaine Weissman, CTMS has evolved over the years into an
important resource to both the local and national folk arts community. Its signature
event in Los Angeles is the annual Summer Solstice Folk Music, Dance
and Storytelling Festival. In 1989, CTMS also organized a meeting of national folk arts
leaders to form the North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance, which this year
celebrated its 18th successful conference with over 2,000 members.
CTMS is housed in the Center for Folk Music in Encino Park, a facility of the City of
Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs.
Lisa Richardson received her training as an ethnomusicologist and has an extensive
background in arts administration, radio and festival production. For the past
several years, she has managed the Elaine Weissman L.A. Treasures Awards program for
the City of L.A. Department of Cultural Affairs. These awards for local folk and
traditional artists were named in honor of CTMS founder Elaine Weissman, who passed away
in 2005. "I'm excited and honored to be joining this revered organization at this
time in its development," says Richardson. "I look forward to
working with the board and volunteers to build our services and innovatively meet the needs
of the diverse Los Angeles folk arts community."
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