OUR MISSION
The Mission of New York Folklore is to encourage and amplify the diverse folk cultural expressions of New York and of all its residents through education, support, and outreach.
New York Folklore works actively towards principles of equity and inclusion. Read our blog here:
New York Folklore, Equity, and the Black Lives Matter Movement
New York Folklore “At the Linda”
When: February 13, 2022
Where: The Linda: WAMC’s Performing Arts Venue, 339 Central Avenue, Albany NY
3:00 p.m. Doors open at 2:00 p.m.
New York Folklore and WAMC Radio present a 3 -part series of music and dance performance showcasing the cultural and artistic diversity of the Capital Region and Mohawk Valley. Performances will take place on February 13, March 27, and April 3. See the Events page for tickets and more information.
The Helderberg Blacksmith: A Blacksmith’s Art
Noah Khoury
When: Opens November 14, 2021 through April 2022.
Where: New York Folklore Shop & Gallery, 129 Jay Street, Schenectady NY
A Blacksmith’s Art is an exhibit of original blacksmithing items by artist and blacksmith Noah Khoury will be at New York Folklore, 129 Jay Street, Schenectady, from Sunday, November 14, through Spring, 2022.
Mr. Khoury was born in Albany, NY, studied at SUNY New Paltz and graduated The Appalachian Center for Craft (Tennessee Tech) cum laude with a BFA in metals. He returned to the Capital Region in 2013 and established his business, The Helderberg Blacksmith, in Albany County. Noah’s custom interior design and home décor pieces ornament historic homes and contemporary locations throughout the Hudson Valley.
New York Folklore’s Gallery of New York Artists is located at 129 Jay Street, Schenectady, on the Jay Street pedestrian mall. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10AM to 3:30PM, and Sundays 10AM to 2PM through Christmas Eve. The Gallery is closed Sundays in January and February.
Folk and traditional artists have been awarded close to $300,000 via Individual Artist and Apprenticeship Grants from NYSCA for 2022! Congrats to all the artists and organizations involved! The ARTS Council of the Southern Finger Lakes City Lore Center for Traditional Music and Dance TAUNY Bronx Music Heritage Center Long Island Traditions Los Pleneros de la 21 Alan Lomax and many more!
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Over $250,000 has been awarded directly to folk and traditional artists via Individual Artist and Apprenticeship Grants. Over 30 Folk and Traditional Artists in New York State received an apprenticesh...Thank you for profiling all the terrific artists who were awarded apprenticeship grants!
Thank you for supporting organizations like TAUNY. You help keep the arts alive in New York State!
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you to "Schenectady Today" for showcasing our current gallery exhibit, "The Blacksmith's Art". Artist Noah Khoury and I had a great time. Please come visit us at 129 Jay Street in Schenectady, NY to view Noah's exhibit!
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We are sorry to announce today’s concert has been postponed due to dangerous weather conditions. Keep an eye out for a new date.
Devesh Chandra
Thanks for the update.
Looking forward to performing at The Linda - WAMC's Performing Arts Studio on Sunday at 3pm for New York Folklore. If you're free please join us!
