Common Ground on the Hill’s mission is to seek common ground through teaching, learning and sharing the traditional arts. While federal funding for the arts is being threatened in the current political climate, the State of Maryland continues with its dedicated, robust support for a wide spectrum of the arts. Chad Buterbaugh is a folklorist trained in oral tradition, ethnographic methods, and public folklore. He is Director of the Maryland Traditions folklife program at the Maryland State Arts Council working to identify, support, and safeguard Maryland folklife through grants, heritage awards, and the annual Maryland Folklife Festival. Enjoy this presentation as Chad highlights a selection of the wonderful traditional artists who make up the rich artistic identity of our state. See http://www.commongroundonthehill.org/tw_PM_events.html#wk2 for additional information.