This week, we are excited to welcome Tazmira Sultana to the New York Folklore Staff. In her role as New York Folklore's Gallery and Membership Manager, Tazmira will be working to identify new artists and new items to include in the consignment gallery and she will be...
A Fond Farewell to Laurie Longfield: Laurie was born and raised in Schenectady, but she has lived in many other East and West Coast locations. She joined New York Folklore in 2009, enriching the organization through her many prior years of learned experience in the...
My name is Robert Rawluk, or, as I’m known to many young and elder people, Bob the Beekeeper.I have worn many hats in my life. A laborer, a plumber, an artist, an art teacher, a florist, a furniture store owner, a cabinetmaker, an engineering teacher, and finally, a...
Ellen McHale, Ph.D., Executive Director of New York Folklore was named a "Fellow" of the American Folklore Society on November 7th during the American Folklore Society's annual meeting for 2024 that was held in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Established in 1960, the...
This past weekend (Saturday, September 21,2024) , New York Folklore celebrated its 80th birthday! The celebration, held at the Jay Square in Schenectady, NY, was a fitting backdrop. Jay Street has been home to The New York Folklore Shop and Gallery since 1999. The...
A new musical venture for the Capital District has begun, with support from the New York State Council on the Arts and the Schenectady County Initiative Program (CIP). This innovative musical project is the creation of a Pan-African Orchestra, modeled after a...
Take a look at the work of our peers! The NYSCA Living Traditions site is an engaging way to experience the diverse traditions and folkways of New York State. In its own words, “New York State is home to countless traditions thriving in its ethnic, regional,...