New York Folklore

Upcoming Event
Each year, the City of Albany, holds a 3-day festival of food and wine by area chefs and food purveyors. This year, for the 2024 Albany Chefs Food & Wine Festival, New York Folklore will be one of the “Spotlight” beneficiaries.
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New York Folklore supports folk and traditional artists and organizations, showcases traditional arts and culture of New York State, 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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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

New York Folklore helps secure over $400,000 for folk arts
Artists and organizations in New York State will receive a combined total of over $400,000 in grants thanks to direct assistance from New York Folklore. These funds that directly support artists and specific cultural traditions, come from twenty successful...

Guest Editors Announced for Special Issues of “Voices: The Journal of New York Folklore”
New York Folklore is pleased to announce that two upcoming issues of Voices: The Journal of New York Folklore, will be provided through the work of guest editors. These issues will reflect the scholarly endeavors and current research of two of folklore's most...

Position Open: Guest Editor for Voices: The Journal of New York Folklore
New York Folklore seeks a Guest Editor for the Spring/Summer 2024 and/or Fall/Winter 2024 volume of its signature publication, Voices: The Journal of New York Folklore. Published twice yearly (Spring/Summer and Fall/Winter), Voices is a peer-reviewed scholarly...