Mexican cartonería is an artform that expresses human imagination, emotion, and tradition using the simple materials of paper and paste to create a diverse array of subjects such as piñatas, dolls, Day of the Dead skeletons, and fantastical animals called alebrijes....
Events
Exhibit Reception for Hattitude!
Join us on September 14th from 4:00 - 6:00 for a reception for "Hattitude! The Hats of Louise Hughes Rolling" with curator, Vicie Rolling. The daughter of the millener, Louise Hughes Rolling, Vicie will give a presentation on her mother and her mother's work as a...
Culture, Community and the Classroom Showcase: Binghamton
The Culture, Community and the Classroom Showcase is a culminating event that provides opportunities to highlight the exciting programs that resulted from teacher/artist pairings in the k-12 classroom. Experience important local artforms and learn what happened when...
2023 Culture, Community and the Classroom Program Showcase: Albany
The Culture, Community and the Classroom Showcase is a culminating event that provides opportunities to highlight the exciting programs that resulted from teacher/artist pairings in the k-12 classroom. The event is free to the public and the museum will be open to...
Pan African Youth Orchestra: Information session and Workshops -Final Week!
With sponsorship from New York Folklore and support from an Individual Artists' Grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, Schenectady-based musician, Zorkie Nelson, is launching the first-ever Pan African Youth Orchestra for the Capital Region. The Pan...
Make your own Fascinator or Cocktail Hat
Perhaps they hearken back to a time of sartorial elegance. “We dress for dinner,” meant that effort was required when tending to one’s attire. In the past, going out was about adding glamour and mystique from head to toe. Sometimes adding a cute little wisp to adorn...
An Afternoon of Indian Classical Music
Join us for an afternoon of North Indian Classical Music on the sitar and tabla, with Veena and Devesh Chandra and their students. Supported by apprenticeship grants from the New York State Council on the Arts, the concert will feature Saurav Bavdekar, apprentice to...
Pan African Youth Orchestra: Information session and Workshops
With sponsorship from New York Folklore and support from an Individual Artists' Grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, Schenectady-based musician, Zorkie Nelson, is launching the first-ever Pan African Youth Orchestra for the Capital Region. The Pan...
Pan African Youth Orchestra: Information session and Workshops
With sponsorship from New York Folklore and support from an Individual Artists' Grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, Schenectady-based musician, Zorkie Nelson, is launching the first-ever Pan African Youth Orchestra for the Capital Region. The Pan...
Pan African Youth Orchestra: Information session and Workshops
With sponsorship from New York Folklore and support from an Individual Artists' Grant from the New York State Council on the Arts, Schenectady-based musician, Zorkie Nelson, is launching the first-ever Pan African Youth Orchestra for the Capital Region. The Pan...
Gifted Hands, Magical Hands: Haircare Workshop
On July 17th and 24th D’Vonne Faulks will host a free two-part workshop on natural haircare at the Amsterdam Free Library. This workshop series will cover basic haircare and braiding. Topics will include washing, detangling, products, seasonal maintenance, and...
Gifted Hands, Magical Hands: Haircare Workshop
On July 17th and 24th D’Vonne Faulks will host a free two-part workshop on natural haircare at the Amsterdam Free Library. This workshop series will cover basic haircare and braiding. Topics will include washing, detangling, products, seasonal maintenance, and...
Afghan Decorative Arts Exhibit Reception
Join us for this free reception with artists Latifa Ali Mohammad and Ismail Arbab. Light refreshments will be served. Afghan Decorative Arts is on view in the New York Folklore Gallery now through July15th. More about the artists. Embroidery is deeply rooted in...
Cooking up Community: Jamaican Curry Chicken
Observe cultural food demonstrations led by locals sharing recipes brought to Hudson from around the world, and enjoy a taste! In August, Paulette Clark will show us how to make Jamaican Curry Chicken. No registration required. All are welcome. This program is a...
Iconographer Altin Stoja for “Art in Bloom” at the Schenectady Green Market
Each Sunday, the Schenectady Green Market will feature an artist or arts activity as part of the New York State Council on the Arts funded series “Art in Bloom.” The program aims to foster participation in the arts and to add to a sense of community. Art in Bloom will...