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NEA chair introduces Ingrahamettes at Great American State Fair; group recalls cultural exchange
Summary
Mary Anne Carter, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, introduced Richmond gospel group the Ingrahamettes at the Great American State Fair, noting they are 2022 National Heritage Fellows; a group member said the fair offers a chance to "spread love and to spread our music."
Mary Anne Carter, chairman of the National Endowment for the Arts, introduced the Ingrahamettes as "Richmond, Virginia's 1st family of gospel," and said the group are 2022 National Heritage Fellows, an award presented by the NEA. Carter noted the Ingrahamettes "just performed on our legacy stage here at the Great American State Fair."
A member of the Ingrahamettes said the performance ‘‘has been a joy’’ and described the fair as a ‘‘microcosm’’ where people of different cultures and races meet. "We sing for them. They sing for us," the presenter said, adding that the group sees the event as a chance "to spread love and to spread our music all over the world."
The remarks combined an official introduction from the NEA chair and brief remarks from the performers about the role of public festivals in sharing cultural traditions. No formal actions or policy decisions were announced during the exchange; the appearance was presented as part of the NEA's public arts programming and the fair's legacy-stage schedule.
The Ingrahamettes' 2022 National Heritage Fellow recognition was mentioned as background to the introduction; the award is presented by the National Endowment for the Arts. The event took place on the fair's legacy stage in front of attendees visiting the Great American State Fair in Richmond, Virginia.
