Events

Albanian Food Demonstration

Albanian Food Demonstration

This free demonstration of traditional Albanian food by Vera Kita, will take place on March 19th at 1 pm at Noteworthy Resources (930 Broadway) in Albany, NY. The demonstration will feature Byrek, a stuffed pastry which can be savory or sweet. Byreck is eaten...

After the Storms: 10 Years and 36,000+ Volunteers Later

After the Storms: 10 Years and 36,000+ Volunteers Later

What:     After the Storms: 10 Years and 36,000+ Volunteers Later is a multi-media exhibit developed by New York Folklore and partner organization, SALT Development, to commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the flooding of the Schoharie basin caused by Hurricane...

Artists’ Reception and Award Ceremony

Artists’ Reception and Award Ceremony

New York Folklore is honoring this year's successful grant recipients for NYSCA Individual Artists' Grants and Apprenticeship grants. Join us at The Linda for a reception and meet and greet with the honorees. Please RSVP your attendance at info@nyfolklore.org.

New York Folklore Presents: Mixed Roots

New York Folklore Presents: Mixed Roots

New York Folklore presents the first date in a free, three-part showcase of the Capital Region’s diverse folk music traditions. Use code Folklore for free tickets. Mixed Roots is a multi-part band which plays AfroBeat and Reggae under the leadership of drummer,...

Winter Sachet Workshop

Winter Sachet Workshop

New York Folklore is pleased to announce it’s January, 2023 workshop, Winter Sachets, which will be held from 11AM to 1PM on Sunday, January 15, 2023 at New York Folklore’s gallery at 129 Jay Street, on the pedestrian mall in downtown Schenectady. The workshop will be...

Culture, Community and the Classroom

Culture, Community and the Classroom

The Local Learning program celebrated throughout New York State is coming to our region this summer! Culture, Community and the Classroom applies in any subject area K-12. This professional learning experience explores culturally responsive, engaged learning through...

Mohawk Hudson Folklife Festival

Mohawk Hudson Folklife Festival

A one-day festival of craft, music and dance, food that showcases the cultural diversity found in New York’s Capital Region. Support is provided by the New York State Council on the Arts, with support of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, Humanities NY,...

Estamos Aqui (We Are Here)

Estamos Aqui (We Are Here)

Estamos Aquí (We Are Here) is a curated black-and-white photography exhibit featuring the work of Saratoga’s Latinx immigrant community. LifeWorks Community Action, formerly Saratoga County EOC, holds an annual photography workshop that teaches the basic concepts and...

Beauty of the Burl with Don Williams

Beauty of the Burl with Don Williams

Beauty of the Burl is an exhibit of Adirondack Burls by guide and artist Donald Williams. Burls are abnormalities in trees. The burl sculptures, brought to life by Williams, are carefully peeled by a small knife, and coated with varnish, enhancing their natural...