FAR-West established the Janet Dukes Memorial Fund in memory of Janet Dukes, former 2018-19 President of the FAR-West Board of Directors. She was a beloved long-time supporter of the FAR West folk community and served in many capacities with the organization. Janet passed away on July, 13, 2021 at age.
In the spirit of her leadership, dedication and kindness, the Janet Dukes 365 Memorial Fund supports year-round programming and the development of professional resources for FAR-West affiliates so they can continue making their cultural contributions in the communities where they live and serve.