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No Matter Eastern or Western
No Matter Eastern or Western: Abstract Expressionism of Lunar Five Elements is a new exhibit by Xiaoping Xu.
Opening Reception November 21 5pm
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The Schenectady/West African Youth Orchestra Will Debut New Music by Scott Hopkins
On Friday, November 7, 2025, the Schenectady/West African Youth Orchestra (a youth ensemble created by celebrated Ghanaian musician, Zorkie Nelson) will debut a new piece by banjo musician and music educator, Scott Hopkins. The collaboration is the...
Find Folk Arts Everywhere at Art Night Schenectady
Find Folk Arts Everywhere at Art Night Schenectady Friday September 19th from 5 pm to 8:30pm! View a map of activities here. No matter where you visit during art night you are likely to find folk arts, traditional music from Ireland to India, Mexico to Ghana! Stop by...
Welcome to Tazmira!
This week, we are excited to welcome Tazmira Sultana to the New York Folklore Staff. In her role as New York Folklore's Gallery and Membership Manager, Tazmira will be working to identify new artists and new items to include in the consignment gallery and she will be...