New York Folklore

10/06/2026

New York Folklore is working to strengthen New York Folk Arts Education Network. In 2026, twelve awards for folk arts residencies were made across the diverse regions and traditions of New York. See the full list of awardees on our blog!

Folk Arts Residencies are made possible by the New York State Council on the Arts York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature.

New York Folklore received 2026 support from the Regrants and Services program of the New York State Council on the Arts, to launch a “Folk Artists’ in the Schools” Regrant […]

09/23/2026

Our latest issue of Voices magazine is due to drop this week! This issue features House Ballroom costumes, Seneca placemaking, stories of supernatural encounters in Trinidad, Vietnam veterans’ folklore, and more! Make sure your membership is up-to-date to receive your copy! www.nyfolklore.org/membership

Photo by Maskim Akelin Media and Costume by The Legendary Giovanni

09/22/2026

Thanks to Asian Arts New York for stopping by Voices in Stone by Anping Liu!

09/16/2026

We will see you Downtown this Friday for the opening of Voices in Stone by Anping Liu!

🎨✨ Downtown Schenectady is turning into one big celebration of art, music and creativity for September’s Art Night Schenectady! 🎶🖼️

THIS Friday, wander through downtown and discover local artists, live music, gallery receptions, demonstrations, open studios, artist vendors and plenty of surprises along the way.

🎨 Watch Kevin Kuhne demonstrate linocut printmaking
🛍️ Browse the Jay Street Artist Bazaar
🥁 Catch the Schenectady/West African Youth Ensemble in Jay Square
📚 Hear local author readings at Open Door Bookstore: celebrating 50 years
🖼️ Explore new exhibitions at Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery, Sweet Sprig, New York Folklore & more
🎷 Enjoy art + live jazz at First Reformed Church
🎤 Find open mics, live music and local artists throughout downtown
🏺 Celebrate Create Community Studios first anniversary of our Ceramics Studio
📽️ PLUS — Sci:Fi Schenectady Film Fest is happening downtown all weekend!

And that's just a taste of what's happening! 👀

09/14/2026

New York Folklore staff were thrilled to be in Kingston today to preapre for the upcoming Folk Arts Roundtable!

Escucha el programa completo en: https://www.radiokingstonenespanol...

09/08/2026

Just over 1 month left to apply for a Legend and Lore Marker in your community!

09/02/2026

Voices in Stone by artist Anping Liu opens Friday, September 18. Stop by for the opening reception at the New York Folklore Shop and Gallery from 5PM-8PM, during Art Night Schenectady

Voices in Stone features the ancient art of Chinese seal carving reinterpreted into an exploration of cross-cultural connections between China and the US. By combining Eastern and Western symbols and phrases into the seals and their accompanying artwork, artist Anping Liu invites us to reflect on cultural exchange and influence as he approaches the fortieth anniversary of his arrival to the US.

More info on our website, nyfolklore.org/voicesinstone

08/25/2026

"As New York State looks to support the “Creative Economy,” it is important that young people experience the variety of artistic and creative enterprises that are possible career paths"

Read about Executive Director Ellen McHale's reflections on our Summer 2026 Schenectady/West African Youth Ensemble program, led by Zorkie Nelson.

Schenectady County Connects supports a youth development program that offers summer jobs for Schenectady County youth. For the third year in a row, New York Folklore has been fortunate in […]