New York Folklore
Current Exhibit
Pulse of the Heart: Drums and Sacred Dream Circles
Early April Through Late July
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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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New York Folklore sponsors events at our gallery and around the region to celebrate New York’s rich folklore traditions.
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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
Indian Classical and Folklife Traditions in the Schenectady School District
On any week in the 2023-2024 academic year, one can encounter a New York Folklore-sponsored folk arts program within any of the nineteen schools which make up the Schenectady School District. Through grants from the Our Town program of the National Endowment for the...
New York Folklore’s Year in Review
As we close out our 79th year, we at New York Folklore give thanks for all of our supporters who have made our programming initiatives possible with your donations and partnerships. We strive to work with, and in support for, New York's diverse communities, and we...
80 Years of Folk Arts and Cultural Equity
2024 will mark eighty years since the founding of the New York Folklore Society! Throughout our history, we have championed cultural equity at all levels: local grassroots initiatives, regional conferences, state advocacy, and national presentations. Every year we...