OUR MISSION
New York Folklore (NYF) works to nurture traditional arts and culture in New York State through education, support, and outreach.
EXHIBITIONS & PROGRAMS
Mark Swanberry – Inspiration in Nature
When: Opens Sunday, January 26, 2020 through early May, 2020.
Where: New York Folklore Shop & Gallery, 129 Jay Street, Schenectady NY
Opening Reception January 26, 2020: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Grimm: A Performance of Dance inspired by Folk Tales from Europe and The Caribbean
Saturday 2/29/2020 at the Schenectady Light Opera, 427 Franklin Street, Schenectady, NY
Participatory Workshop: 5:30 – 6:30
Performance 7:00
Sunday 3/1/2020 at the Arts Center for the Capital Region, 265 River Street, Troy, NY
Performance 2:00 – 4:00
Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance.
The Capital District Premiere of Grimm is coming up next weekend 2/29 and 3/1. It is not to be missed! nyfolklore.org/grimm/
Ellen McHale of New York Folklore on "Grimm" - The Sanctuary for Independent Media
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Ellen McHale, Executive Director of New York Folklore came by to tell us about ...La Guelaguetza Festival in Poughkeepsie is dedicated to showcasing the folk culture of Oaxaca, Mexico. Read about it on this guest blog by Peggy Sisselman.
nyfolklore.org/la-guelaguetza-poughkeepsie-brings-the-culture-of-oaxaca-mexico-to-the-hudson-valley/
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Annually, Grupo Folklórico de Poughkeepsie (GFP) brings the culture of Oaxaca, Mexico to the Hudson Valley at its La Guelaguetza festival. La Guelaguetza festival celebrates the unique folklore of Oa...David Fox of "Hogfiddles N' Such" performed as part of the NYSCA/New York Folklore Upstate Initiative, showcasing folk and traditional arts from Chenango, Madison, Cortland, and Otsego Counties. #nyfolklore
Earlville Opera House Arts Center
Here’s a snippet of David Fox playing at the Folk Artist Showcase on a dulcimer he made- what a master!
New York Folklore
Thanks to Earlville Opera House Arts Center for hosting and supporting this event. And thanks to Iryna Voloshyna and Beth Bevars for their great work to document Central New York's folk and traditional arts. #nyfolkloreWhat a wonderful afternoon highlighting the incredible folk arts of many talented regional artists! Thank you to all who joined us.
Special thanks to New York Folklore and New York State Council on the Arts for generously sponsoring this event.
