Dulcimoon

7/9/26 - EXCITING UPDATE! Dulcimoon has received a $3,000 pledge to match the next $3,000 in donations from our community. If we can raise $6,000 in this fundraiser, we'll receive a total of $9,000 to carry on the exciting work of Dulcimoon. THANK YOU for your generous support! Dulcimoon is a vibrant, woman-led, virtual dulcimer festival and community where all are welcome. We shine a light on the women of the dulcimer community – as musicians, teachers, event producers, luthiers, and creators. Our mission is to nurture a global community culture that celebrates the spirit of collective exploration, personal expression, and joyful learning, while highlighting the inspiring contributions of women in the dulcimer world. But we do not do this work alone. Grant funding helped us establish the Dulcimoon project and build our website infrastructure. Now, we’re turning to YOU, our community, to help us maintain AND expand our programming. Dulcimoon currently produces an annual festival, twice monthly ‘Dulcimoon Talks’ interviews, and periodic special events like workshops and jams throughout the year. Your tax-deductible donations underwrite these projects so that we can continue developing high-quality music education events and resources that are accessible for the whole community.  Here’s where your money goes: Scholarships for the festival and other events to provide financial aid to those in need Free kids programs at the festival Ongoing website maintenance & updates Increasing visibility of Dulcimoon Talks by editing and distributing them as a podcast Guaranteed fair wages for the women we hire, even if attendance is low for an event Development of new programs in response to participant feedback Will you join us as we build this community Around the World?

Since June 2022, Dulcimoon Talks have been shining a light on women in the dulcimer community. Join Erin Mae & DJ Hamouris in our twice monthly, live-streamed conversations as we archive dulcimer history, one woman’s story at a time. Your donation of $250 showcases your group, business, or family name on an episode and on our website.