New York Folklore
Our Work
New York Folklore supports folk and traditional artists and organizations, showcases traditional arts and culture of New York State, connects traditional artists and communities to a network of artists and tradition bearers, produces publications and programs, and builds community-based skills and expertise for greater appreciation of New York’s diverse communities and heritages.
Voices
Cultural Services
Gallery & Shop
Events & Outreach
New York Folklore sponsors events at our gallery and around the region to celebrate New York’s rich folklore traditions.
Featured Artists
As part of our commitment to advocacy and promotion, we’re proud to feature the work of folk artists from the region.
News & Updates From the Blog
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...
A Fond Farewell to Laurie Longfield
A Fond Farewell to Laurie Longfield: Laurie was born and raised in Schenectady, but she has lived in many other East and West Coast locations. She joined New York Folklore in 2009, enriching the organization through her many prior years of learned experience in the...
An update from New York Folklore regarding funding cuts from the NEA
On May 2nd, the email that I had feared arrived in my inbox. The evening before, I had read President Trump’s proposed budget for 2026 and seen his recommendation to defund the National Endowment for the Arts. I received the first email on May 3rd saying that one NEA...