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To promote the enjoyment, preservation, and continuation of the living art of folk music. __________________________________________________________________ SFMS History The July 2^nd 2010 presentation made by SFMS to Fred and Dinah Gretsch. The portrait, commissioned by SFMS and painted by Sandy Branam, was presented with gratitude for the tremendous support from the Gretsch Foundation. Over the past eight years, Gretsch donations of guitars, some used in the "guitar art" program and others signed by major music celebrities, have raised $40,000 to support SFMS festivals. Donations of Gretsch banjo parts have made possible three banjo assembly workshops sending over 75 new banjo players on their way. SFMS highly values its partnership with the Gretsch Foundation. 1964 Here is a picture taken for the high school newspaper showing Hank Weisman, foreign exchange student Gracial DeRosa and August First Friday performer Dell Hoyt performing in 1964. 1986 First newsletter 1988 1990 1996 Flyer for one of the first dances __________________________________________________________________ The Savannah Folk Music Society is supported in part by grants from the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs / Leisure Services Bureau