New York Folklore

We are excited to welcome the public back into the gallery and shop after an exciting month of renovations! Join us for Art Night Schenectady, Friday Feb21st 5pm – 8:30pm to see our updated space and our newest exhibit, Young Traditions! nyfolklore.org/event/gallery-…

On Wednesday, we unveiled #ArtTakesWork live in Times Square. THANK YOU to everyone who showed up to support artists’ rights and livelihoods. Help us build a future where ALL artists have access to economic security, benefits, and more. Get involved ➡️ArtTakesWork.com

Exciting updates from New York Folklore! The gallery and shop will be closed while we undertake renovations funded by a Capital Project from the New York State Council on the Arts. We will have a re-opening event during Art Night on February 21st. Stay tuned for further updates!

At the end of our 80th year New York Folklore gives thanks to our supporters who have made our work possible! Our latest blog post has just a few 2024 highlights. Remember, you can support us all year with a donation! nyfolklore.org/new-york-folkl…

There is just a week and half left to see The Yellow Mountains (Huang Shan) of Anhui Province! Stop in during our winter hours; Tuesday through Saturday, 10AM to 3:30PM, closed Sunday and Monday. nyfolklore.org/event/yellow-m…

Congratulations to all the artists whose @NYSCArts applications were funded, with support from New York York Folklore! Visit our blog to see how New York Folklore helped secure over $500,000 dollars for Folk Arts! nyfolklore.org/new-york-folkl…

On this #GivingTuesday, we ask you to consider New York Folklore to support this year. New York Folklore remains a beacon of cultural diversity, steadfast in its founding mission to uphold New York's "thousand cultures". to donate, visit our website. nyfolklore.org/donate

New York Folklore and artists in our United Way cohort will be vending at two great upcoming markets in the area! Check us out at @AlbanyBarn 's Gifted and @SaratogaArts Winter Wonderland! @discoveralbany . Join us to shop on Nov 30th and Dec 6th!

Congratulations to our Executive Director, Ellen McHale, who was recently recognized as a Fellow of the American Folklore Society. nyfolklore.org/dr-ellen-mchal…

This month is packed with NYF events! 🎨 Live painting demo @ Schenectady Art Night (Schenectady) 🖌️Chinese brush painting workshop (Schenectady) 👩‍🏫Culture, Community and the Classroom Showcase (New Paltz) 🎵Nikolayev: Chassidic Jewish Tunes from Ukraine (Albany)

New York Folklore has three great events in November. There is something for everyone! 🖌️Chinese brush painting workshop (Schenectady) 👩‍🏫Culture, Community and the Classroom Showcase (New Paltz) 🎵Nikolayev: Chassidic Jewish Tunes from Ukraine (Albany) nyfolklore.org/events-exhibit…

Are you applying for a Legends & Lore marker this grant round? There’s only a few days left to submit your application. The deadline is Monday, Oct. 14. Learn more: wgpfoundation.org/history/legend… #legendsandlore #folklore

On October 26th, NYF will host a celebration of the Arab/Middle East and North Africa (MENA) community in Western New York. There will be immigration stories, music, artmaking activities, and, of course, food made by local families. nyfolklore.org/event/arab-roo…

Read all about New York Folklore's 80th Birthday Celebration on the blog! Including a full list of performers and marketplace artists. Thank you to all the artists, volunteers, partners, and neighbors who made our 80th Birthday Party a success! nyfolklore.org/new-york-folkl…

A Legends & Lore marker tells the story of Lincoln's "Ghost Train" in Hyde Park, NY. Pomeroy Foundation Senior Research Historian and Grants Reviewer Jodi Oaks elaborates on the tale in the fall 2024 edition of @NYArchivesMag. Go to: wgpfoundation.org/marking-histor…

Honored to attend the 80th Anniversary celebration of @nyfolklore in Schenectady this afternoon! 🎉🌟 I had the privilege of presenting a New York State Assembly Citation in recognition of eight decades of preserving the diverse stories, traditions, and arts that make our state so unique. 📜 Thank you for your tireless work in supporting and amplifying the voices of our communities! Here's to many more years of storytelling and cultural heritage! 🎶🌎 #NYFolklore #CulturalHeritage #80YearsStrong

The full list of performers for our 80th Birthday Bash is now out! Check out our website for details on our friends, old and new, joining us from across the state! nyfolklore.org/event/new-york…

Small grants for individual artists, groups, education, and more are now open throughout the state! You can see a list of grants on our GRANTS & OPPORTUNITIES webpage! If you are in need of grant assistance, contact New York Folklore! nyfolklore.org/services/grant…

Join New York Folklore for its 80th Birthday to take place in Downtown Schenectady’s Jay Square. There will be music and dance, an artists’ marketplace (credit cards accepted!) and, of course, a birthday cake! The celebration is free to attend!

After a few weeks of vacation, the Pan African Youth Orchestra will resume practice on Tuesday evenings from 6-7:30 pm at @ECBarn. The next practice is Tuesday, September 10, 2024. This is a free program for youth. Instruments and instruction are provided. nyfolklore.org/event/pan-afri…