OUR MISSION
New York Folklore (NYF) works to nurture traditional arts and culture in New York State through education, support, and outreach.
EXHIBITIONS
Ebru: The Art of Turkish Paper Marbling with Hatice Erbas-Sorkunlu
When: March 30th, 2019 through August 31, 2019.
Where: NYF Shop & Gallery, 129 Jay Street, Schenectady
In Harm’s Way: Community Responses to Hurricane Irene and Tropical Storm Lee
When: Open through May 2019
Where: Mabee Farm Historic Site of the Schenectady County Historical Society, Rotterdam Junction
Meet Tommy Thompson and Louis Jones, two of our most prominent founders! We are grateful to these men for helping us a build a strong foundation, enabling us to grow for 75 years and beyond.
Help us celebrate our anniversary year by attending our gala 75th Birthday Party! The gala will take place on November 16th, 2019, at the Bethany Arts Community in Ossining, New York. More details to follow.
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Remembering the Founders of New York Folklore | New York Folklore
We were founded in 1944 as the New York Folklore Society (NYFS) by a group of interested scholars, foremost among them Harold W. “Tommy” Thompson...
Aselia, Nurbolot, and Anisa demonstrate a Russian dance. Then, Zach and Lorraine present their impromptu rendition!
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