New York Folklore
Voices in Stone: An Exhbit of the works of Anping Liu
Upcoming Exhibit
Voices in Stone features hand-carved stone seals inspired by both Eastern and Western cultures. Through seal impressions and related artwork, the exhibition highlights the beauty of Chinese seal carving, an art form with a history of more than two thousand years.
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Our Mission
New York Folklore collaborates with communities to identify, understand, and advocate for the needs of tradition bearers, artists, and everyday working people in the state, supporting cultural self-determination, agency, and sustainability.
Our Vision
New York Folklore builds long-term relationships with communities to support the maintenance, cultivation, and nurturing of the diverse cultural heritages found in New York State. We strive to bridge lines of difference by supporting artistic and cultural expression to create a world of greater dignity, respect, joy, and mutual understanding.
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.
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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
The Schenectady/West African Youth Ensemble: A Youth Development Activity
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 being supported by this Schenectady County agency as a employment site for...
New York Folklore’s Annual Report for 2025
We are pleased to release New York Folklore's annual report for 2025. Our organization continues to be strong through our excellent staff and through our continuous engagement with artists and communities. Founded on a cultural equity mission, New York Folklore...
Andrea Celeste Del Cid
My name is Andrea Celeste Del Cid. I was born in 1980 in Guatemala City in the country of Guatemala, located in Central America. I came to live in New York when I was 10 years old. I have always enjoyed art, from painting to sculpting, writing and anything, really, as...