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SUMMARY:Young Traditions: Meet the Next Generation of Culture Bearers
DESCRIPTION:When we consider the folk arts that infuse our lives\, images of community elders\, wizened in years are often conjured. Every master tradition bearer\, was once a young and passionate novice. The essence of folk arts is the transmission of expressive culture between community members\, often from generation to generation. \nIn this exhibit you will meet just a handful of the young people who are part of the active process which secures the continuation of tradition. New York Folklore is proud to support this cohort and many others through programming\, trainings\, and grant writing. \nThe exhibit can viewed whenever the New York Folklore Shop and Gallery are open. New York Folklore is located at 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, on the Jay Street Marketplace pedestrian mall. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday\, 10AM to 3:30PM\, and Sundays 10AM to 2PM (April- December). Please call 518-346-7008\, email NYF at info@nyfolklore.org\, or visit our web site\, www.nyfolklore.org for additional information. \nParking in downtown Schenectady is free on Sunday\, and there is ample parking both in convenient LAZ lots\, and on the street. \nFunding is provided for this exhibit by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and Schenectady County Initiative Program.
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/youngtraditions/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Gallery Re-Opening Celebration at Art Night Schenectady
DESCRIPTION:New York Folklore is excited to welcome the public\, artists\, partners\, and members back into the gallery and shop after an exciting month of renovations! Please join us to view Young Traditions\, a new exhibit placing the spotlight on the young people keeping their cultural traditions alive\, and to meet with like minded community\, working towards the mission of New York Folklore! \nThe celebration will take place during Art Night Schenectady\, Friday February 21st 5pm – 8:30pm. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. \nRenovations are funded by a Capital Project from the New York State Council on the Arts. Construction by Maxim Premier Commercial Construction/ Design donated by Synthesis Architects\, LLP.”
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/gallery-re-opening-celebration-at-art-night-schenectady/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Receptions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250508
DTSTAMP:20260404T051526
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SUMMARY:NY/NJ 2025 Folk Arts Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:SAVE THE DATE! \nThe 2025 Folk Arts Roundtable will take place in Schenectady\, NY from May 5-7\,2025. \nThis convening is by application only.  Please contact us to find out how you can participate. \nMore details to come!
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/2025-folk-arts-roundtable/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Conference or meeting,Professional Development
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241208T140000
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SUMMARY:Jay Street Holiday Open House
DESCRIPTION:New York Folklore along with other Jay Street Marketplace businesses will participate in the Jay Street Holiday Open House from 12 pm to 2pm. Come to New York Folklore to learn to play dreidel\, the Hannukah game\, and enjoy mini cupcakes\, festive drinks\, and holiday shopping! \nThe Shop and gallery will be open for regular Sunday business hours 10 am – 2 pm \n  \n 
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/jay-street-holiday-open-house/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Receptions
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241123T170000
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SUMMARY:Pan African Youth Orchestra Performance and Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at New York Folklore’s headquarters at 129 Jay Street\,Schenectady for a Pre-Parade performance and hands-on workshop of the Pan African Youth Orchestra. This innovative and exciting new group will be performing  – and looking for new members – on Saturday\, November 23rd from 3:00 – 5:00\, prior to Schenectady’s 2024 Holiday Parade. \nAll youth ages 10- 18 are welcome to join! Rehearsals take place weekly and the Pan African Youth Orchestra is actively seeking new members. \nCome see what it is all about!  Refreshments will be served. \nThe Pan African Youth Orchestra is supported by funds from the Schenectady Foundation and the New York State Council on the Arts. \nA Sample of the Pan African Youth Orchestra
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/pan-african-youth-orchestra-performance-and-workshop/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
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SUMMARY:Live Demonstration Chinese Brush Painting by Zhong-hua Lu
DESCRIPTION:As part of Downtown Schenectady’s Art Night for November\, New York Folklore will host a live painting demonstration by Zhong Hua Lu. \nHis current exhibit\, Yellow Mountain Journey\, depicts the region of China through the medium of Chinese brush painting. We invite you to watch the art in progress! \nZhong-Hua Lu is a recipient of an Individual Artist Grant from the New York State Council on the Arts. This grant funded the creation of a 1000-foot scroll based on the artist’s trip to the Yellow Mountains (Huang Shan) of Anhui Province in China. \nThe New York Folklore gallery is funded through grants from the New York State Council on the Arts\, Arts Thrive and Grow – funded by New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature through a special Senate Initiative; and through a Schenectady County Arts Grant. \n 
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/live-demonstration-chinese-brush-painting-by-zhong-hua-lu/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Lectures & Demonstrations
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241116T130000
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SUMMARY:Brush Painting Workshop with Anping Liu
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, November 16th at 11 am Anping will present an introduction to traditional Chinese brush painting. Topics will include: history\, philosophy\, composition\, elements\, and popular subjects. He will demonstrate how to use bush\, ink\, and paint and teach some basic ink wash techniques. Anping will devote most of the workshop leading the attendees to create one or two paintings using these brush painting techniques. \nThe workshop will be held on Saturday\, November 16\, 2024 at the New York Folklore Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, NY 12305\, from 11AM to 1PM. Ten participants can be accommodated. Contact New York Folklore\, 518-346-7008 to register or for additional information on the workshop. Fee: $20.00 NYF members; $25.00 non-members. The registration fee includes all supplies used in the workshop. \nThis workshop is being held in conjuction with the exhibit The Yellow Mountains (Huang Shan) of Anhui Province \nNew York Folklore is located at 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, on the Jay Street Marketplace pedestrian mall. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday\, 10AM to 3:30PM\, and Sundays 10AM to 2PM (April- December). Please call 518-346-7008\, email NYF at info@nyfolklore.org\, or visit our web site\, www.nyfolklore.org for additional information. Parking in downtown Schenectady is free on weekends and there is ample parking both in convenient LAZ lots\, and on the street. \nFunding is provided for this exhibit by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and Schenectady County Initiative Program.
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/brush-painting-workshop/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Hands-on Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Opening Reception for "Yellow Mountain Journey"
DESCRIPTION:As part of Downtown Schenectady’s Art Night for October\, New York Folklore will hold an opening reception for “Yellow Mountain Journey\,” a study of Zhong Hua Lu’s journey in the Yellow Mountain region of China through the medium of Chinese brush painting. We invite you to come “Meet the Artist.” \nZhong-Hua Lu is a recipient of an Individual Artist Grant from the New York State Council on the Arts. This grant funded the creation of a 1000-foot scroll based on the artist’s trip to the Yellow Mountains (Huang Shan) of Anhui Province in China. \nThe New York Folklore gallery is funded through grants from the New York State Council on the Arts\, Arts Thrive and Grow – funded by New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature through a special Senate Initiative; and through a Schenectady County Arts Grant. \n 
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/exhibit-opening-reception-for-yellow-mountain-journey/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Receptions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241014
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250108
DTSTAMP:20260404T051526
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SUMMARY:The Yellow Mountains (Huang Shan) of Anhui Province
DESCRIPTION:Zhong-Hua Lu is a recipient of an Individual Artist Grant from the New York State Council on the Arts. This grant funded the creation of a 1000-foot scroll based on the artist’s trip to the Yellow Mountains (Huang Shan) of Anhui Province in China. \nYou can read more about the artist here: https://nyfolklore.org/artist-spotlight-zhong-hua-lu/ \nThe Yellow Mountains are an extraordinary landscape for this art form because of the huge variation in form and weather conditions. Sometimes\, one mountain can appear to encompass all four seasons at once. There are 72 peaks with steep cliffs\, rivers of mist\, waterfalls\, and pines with long reaching boughs that survive harsh blizzards and cling through blizzards to the rocky mountainsides. There is a long tradition of Chinese painters traveling to the Yellow Mountains to paint this astounding  landscape from the Tang Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty\, and into the present. \nThe exhibit can be viewed whenever the New York Folklore Shop and Gallery are open. New York Folklore is located at 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, on the Jay Street Marketplace pedestrian mall. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday\, 10AM to 3:30PM\, and Sundays 10AM to 2PM (April- December). Please call 518-346-7008\, email NYF at info@nyfolklore.org\, or visit our web site\, www.nyfolklore.org for additional information. \nParking in downtown Schenectady is free on Sunday\, and there is ample parking both in convenient LAZ lots\, and on the street. \nFunding is provided for this exhibit by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and Schenectady County Initiative Program.
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/yellow-mountains/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240920T203000
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SUMMARY:Efthimios (Altin) Stoja to Demonstrate at Schenectady's Art Night
DESCRIPTION:New York Folklore will have an ongoing demonstration by Efthimios (Altin) Stoja\, outside of the New York Folklore gallery at 129 Jay Street. \nAltin trained in the Byzantine/ Macedonian style of iconography under master artist Tsuni Spilio in Nea Makri\, Greece\, before opening his own studio. He later moved to the U.S. to begin working with the St. Sophia Orthodox Church in Albany. \nHis iconography (in the Macedonian tradition – which shows movement and facial expressions) can be found within Albany-area Orthodox Churches. \nAltin has received Individual Artist grants from the New York State Council for the Arts for his public art\, which can be viewed at the Rao Pavilion of St. Mary’s Hospital\, Amsterdam\, and at St. Kateri Takawitha School on Union Street in Schenectady.  He has shown his work at the Albany Center Gallery and at the Martinez Gallery in Troy\, as well as at the Gallery of New York Folk Art. \nNew York Folklore will be offering slices of Birthday Cake\, as New York Folklore celebrates its 80th Anniversary this year.  On Saturday\, September 21st\, New York Folklore is hosting a free outdoor festival in Jay Square with music\, an artists’ marketplace\, and dancing.  And more Birthday Cake.
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/efthimios-altin-stoja-showcased-at-schenectadys-art-night/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Demonstrations,Receptions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240813
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241014
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SUMMARY:New York Folklore's 80th Anniversary Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:In 2024\, New York Folklore will celebrate its 80th Anniversary. We invite you to view our fall exhibit which will celebrate the past\, present\, and future of our organization. This exhibit is in conjunction with out 80th Birthday Bash which take place September 21st at Jay Square in Schenectady\, NY. More information about the Birthday Bash can be found here. \nMaybe you are a longtime friend of New York Folklore\, come celebrate with us! Have you walked past our gallery and been curious to stop in? Now is the time! Every wonder what “Folklore” is? Come and learn! We invite long time friends\, newcomers\, neighbors\, partners and collaborators to learn how we began and how we have changed. \nThe exhibit can viewed whenever the New York Folklore Shop and Gallery are open. New York Folklore is located at 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, on the Jay Street Marketplace pedestrian mall. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday\, 10AM to 3:30PM\, and Sundays 10AM to 2PM (April- December). Please call 518-346-7008\, email NYF at info@nyfolklore.org\, or visit our web site\, www.nyfolklore.org for additional information. \nParking in downtown Schenectady is free on Sunday\, and there is ample parking both in convenient LAZ lots\, and on the street. \nFunding is provided for this exhibit by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and Schenectady County Initiative Program.
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/80-exhibit/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240601T160000
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SUMMARY:Kids Arts Festival
DESCRIPTION:Now in its 30th anniversary year\, Schenectady’s Kids Arts Festival is a fun afternoon of hands-on arts activities for kids of all ages!  New York Folklore will participate with a participatory artist\, Divena Ramessar\, who will be demonstrating and helping kids create an art project that reflects Schenectady’s Guyanese heritage.
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/kids-arts-festival/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240502T190000
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SUMMARY:Pulse of the Heart Exhibit Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, May 2nd from 5pm to 7pm for a free reception in honor of Pulse of the Heart:Drums and Sacred  Dream Circles. The artist\, Zelda Hotaling will be in attendence and light refreshments will be served. \nYou can read more about at the exhibit at https://nyfolklore.org/event/drums-dream/ \nZelda Hotaling was raised under the influence of the Haudenosaunee Native American Culture. Her family resides on the Kahnawaka Mohawk reservation in Canada. Renowned for her diverse talents\, she shines as an intuitive spirit guide\, healer\, author\, visionary\, and creator of Sacred Dream Circle Project. Her lineage is a vibrant tapestry\, seamlessly merging her Native American roots with influences from various cultures\, bound together by ancestral traditions. \nYou can learn more about Zelda on her website: https://zeldahotaling.com/ \nThe exhibit will be on view from early April to late July. \nThe exhibit can viewed whenever the New York Folklore Shop and Gallery are open. New York Folklore is located at 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, on the Jay Street Marketplace pedestrian mall. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday\, 10AM to 3:30PM\, and Sundays 10AM to 2PM (April- Decemeber). Please call 518-346-7008\, email NYF at info@nyfolklore.org\, or visit our web site\, www.nyfolklore.org for additional information. \nFunding is provided for this exhibit by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and Schenectady County Initiative Program.
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/pulse-er/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Receptions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240812
DTSTAMP:20260404T051526
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SUMMARY:Pulse of the Heart: Drums and Sacred Dream Circles
DESCRIPTION:This exhibit will feature a selection of Sacred Dream Circles and other pieces such as drums and rattles by artist Zelda Hotaling. The Sacred Dream Project was conceived in 2012  when the artist received a vision from The Creator that guided her to create the Sacred Dream Circles Project. Dream Circles resemble Dream Catchers and vary in size from three feet to fifteen feet. They are created using traditional techniques such as weaving\, leatherwork\,  metalwork and knotwork. The Sacred Dream Circles are presented as an art form as well as an energetic healing medium to facilitate meditation. Each Dream Circle carries a deep symbolism. However\, each viewer interprets the Circles based on their experience and spirituality\, helping them to heal in ways which are needed for them. \nZelda Hotaling was raised under the influence of the Haudenosaunee Native American Culture. Her family resides on the Kahnawaka Mohawk reservation in Canada. Renowned for her diverse talents\, she shines as an intuitive spirit guide\, healer\, author\, visionary\, and creator of Sacred Dream Circle Project. Her lineage is a vibrant tapestry\, seamlessly merging her Native American roots with influences from various cultures\, bound together by ancestral traditions. \nYou can learn more about Zelda on her website: https://zeldahotaling.com/ \nThe exhibit will be on view from early April to Mid August. \nThe exhibit can viewed whenever the New York Folklore Shop and Gallery are open. New York Folklore is located at 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, on the Jay Street Marketplace pedestrian mall. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday\, 10AM to 3:30PM\, and Sundays 10AM to 2PM (April- Decemeber). Please call 518-346-7008\, email NYF at info@nyfolklore.org\, or visit our web site\, www.nyfolklore.org for additional information. \nParking in downtown Schenectady is free on Sunday\, and there is ample parking both in convenient LAZ lots\, and on the street. \nFunding is provided for this exhibit by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and Schenectady County Initiative Program.
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/drums-dream/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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SUMMARY:Chinese Papercutting Workshop with Jianling Yue
DESCRIPTION:Jianling Yue will lead a papercutting workshop\, limited to 10 individuals. The price for this workshop is $20 for members and $25 for non-members\, inclusive of materials. \nCall New York Folklore at 518-346-7008 or email info@nyfolklore.org to reserve your spot. Payment can be made with cash\, check or credit card. \nAbout the Artist: \nJianling Yue teaches Chinese language and culture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). She acquired her artistic technique during childhood in her hometown\, located in Shanxi Province.. For more than 20 years\, Jianling has been passionately teaching Chinese language and culture\, and held innumerable workshops and lectures on Chinese papercut art for all kinds of cultural activities and festivals. You can learn more about Jianling here \nThis workshop is part of a series of programs associated with New York Folklore’s current exhibit\,  Cuts Across Cultures: Papercuts from Capital Region Artists. The exhibit can viewed whenever the New York Folklore Shop and Gallery are open. New York Folklore is located at 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, on the Jay Street Marketplace pedestrian mall. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday\, 10AM to 3:30PM\, and Sundays 10AM to 2PM. Please call 518-346-7008\, email NYF at info@nyfolklore.org\, or visit our web site\, www.nyfolklore.org for additional information. \nFunding is provided for this exhibit by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and Schenectady County Initiative Program.
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/chinese-papercutting-workshop-with-jianling-yue/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Hands-on Workshops & Classes
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Reception: Cuts Across Culture
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free reception with artists Mishka Luft and Jianling Yue. Light refreshments will be served. \nAn RSVP is suggested but not required. You can find more info about the exhibit at https://nyfolklore.org/event/papercuts/  \nThe exhibit can viewed whenever the New York Folklore Shop and Gallery are open. New York Folklore is located at 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, on the Jay Street Marketplace pedestrian mall. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday\, 10AM to 3:30PM\, and Sundays 10AM to 2PM. Please call 518-346-7008\, email NYF at info@nyfolklore.org\, or visit our web site\, www.nyfolklore.org for additional information. \nFunding is provided for this exhibit by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and Schenectady County Initiative Program.
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/exhibit-reception-pc/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Receptions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231205T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240323T153000
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SUMMARY:Cuts Across Culture: Papercuts from Capital Region Artists
DESCRIPTION:Papercut art is found in cultures around the world. Well known art forms include Papel Picado from Mexico\, Wycinanki from Poland and Wayang Kulit from Indonesia\, which uses papercut figures to create puppet shows. The earliest historical record of papercut art comes from China in the first millennium. This exhibit showcases works in the Chinese and Jewish traditions. \nAbout the Artists: \nJianling Yue teaches Chinese language and culture at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). She acquired her artistic technique during childhood in her hometown\, located in Shanxi Province. For more than 20 years\, Jianling has been passionately teaching Chinese language and culture\, and held innumerable workshops and lectures on Chinese papercut art for all kinds of cultural activities and festivals. You can learn more about Jianling here. \nMishka Luft is a Schenectady based artist who has been practicing papercutting for over thirty years. She first learned from Yehudit Shadur\, at a class held at the Schenectady JCC. Mishka is well known in the area for her work and is often sought to create art celebrating\, births\, bar/bat mitzvahs\, weddings and other simchas (celebrations). Learn more about Mishka on her website. \nThe exhibit can viewed whenever the New York Folklore Shop and Gallery are open. New York Folklore is located at 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, on the Jay Street Marketplace pedestrian mall. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday\, 10AM to 3:30PM.  Please call 518-346-7008\, email NYF at info@nyfolklore.org\, or visit our web site\, www.nyfolklore.org for additional information. \nIf you are unable to view the exhibit during regular gallery hours please contact Anne at 518-346-7008. \nFunding is provided for this exhibit by the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature and Schenectady County Initiative Program.
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/papercuts/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T160000
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SUMMARY:Sugar Skull Workshop at Fall Spooktacular
DESCRIPTION:Update 10/20 Spooktacular will be inside Proctors.Sugar Skull decorating with Ana Lorena will be inside Key Hall! Space is limited for this activity\, but slots are still open for 2pm and 3pm. \nJoin us for Fall Spooktacular\, where tradition bearer\, Ana Lorena Diana will guide participants in a 45 minute workshop to create their own sugar skulls in celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead). Premade sugar skulls and decorative frosting will be provided to participants. \nRegistration is required to take part in a Sugar Skull Decorating workshop. Three 45 minute workshops will be held on Oct 21st. Please call to reserve your spot and choose one of the following times. 1 pm\, 2 pm\, or 3 pm. Spots are limited. Please call 518-346-7008 or email info@nyfolklore.org \nAna Lorena is a longtime resident and community pillar of Amsterdam\, NY having served on the board of Centro Civco and other regional organizations. Originally from Mexico\, Ana Lorena continues traditional practices like making paper cempasúchil or marigold and decorating Sugar Skulls for ofrendas. She has collaborated with New York Folklore to create the annual Día de los Muertos ofrenda in our Jay Street Gallery. Día de los Muertos begins November 1st and ends November 2nd. \nNew York Folklore will also host an ofrenda\, for Día de los Muertos. The public is encouraged to honor loved ones who have passed on by placing their photo on the ofrenda. We also invite the public to enjoy our exhibitson view in October\, Mexican Cartonería: Art of Aurelia Fernández Marure \nSugar Skull Deocrating is part of the Downtown Schenectady Improvment Corp’s Fall Spooktacular more details about the event can be found here
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/sugar-skull-workshop-at-fall-spooktacular/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Hands-on Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231015T150000
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SUMMARY:Design Your Own Hat! For teens ages 11-19.
DESCRIPTION:Participants will be creating their own personal unique designs on hats. This will be a guided workshop where participants will learn how to effectively prime and paint on hats for a long lasting design. \nWorkshop leader\, Rae’ Frasier is the creator and owner of Art Money (@artmon3y). A lifelong Schenectady Resident\, Rae’ is a clothing designer and mural artist.  Her work can be seen around Schenectady and elsewhere in the Capital District\, including pop-up fashion events and wall art. This workshop is presented in partnership with our neighbor Smalls on Jay . \nThis workshop is designed for youth ages 11 – 19.  SPACE IS LIMITED \nPlease call 518-346-7008 to register\, or email info@nyfolklore.org \nCost (includes materials):  $10.00 \n 
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/design-your-own-hat-for-teens-ages-11-19/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Hands-on Workshops & Classes
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231020T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231129T170000
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SUMMARY:La Cartonería Mexicana/ Mexican Cartonería: The Mexican Art of Aurelia Fernández Marure
DESCRIPTION: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. \nAurelia Fernández Marure\, was born in Morelos\, Mexico and raised in Cuernavaca\, in Mexico’s Morelos State. Aurelia is the daughter of community leaders and the granddaughter of revolution leaders. In her youth\, she learned traditional paper arts including piñatas\, flower papermaking\, paper mask\, large puppet\, and flowers. Aurelia emigrated with her family to the U.S.\, arriving in Yonkers in 1984.  \nShe is an award-winning artist who was honored as a 2004 inductee in City Lore’s “Peoples Hall of Fame” for Preserving Mexican Culture as part of  Mano a Mano: Mexican Culture without Borders.  Most recently (May – Sept 2023)\, her work was featured as part of City Lore’ exhibit\, “Parampara: Lines of Transmission in the Traditional Arts.” \nReconocimientos: 2018 Craftswoman of the Year the Mexican Music Awards 7th Yar. 2018 Proclamación\, “Premio Madre Teresa de Calcuta”. Por la directiva del Desfile Mariano de Nueva York Inc. 2013 Women’s Internacional Day Recognition. Westchester Hispano periódico de N.Y.-Ct. 2009 “Presea Emiliano Zapata” por el Gobierno del Edo. de Morelos y la Comision de Migracion del Congreso del Estado. 2005 “Griffon Award Winner” for the Untermyer Performing Arts Council Inc. Yonkers\, N.Y. 2004 “Peoples Hall of Fame” for Preserving Mexican Culture in Mano a Mano one project of the Center for Traditional Music and Dance\, New York City. 2003 “National Hispanic Heritage Month” The New York State Assembly Honors\, Arts & Education Award. 2003 Catedral de San Patricio. forme parte del comite Guadalupano \, donde la imagen de la virgen de Guadalupe fue instalada en esa importante catedral de la ciudad de New York. 200l “Folk Artist of the Year for The Southwest Yonkers Planning Association\, Inc. Cultural Heritage and volunteer Award. l999 “Tradition Bearer Award” for Westchester Arts Council\, In recognition of your mastery of traditional papers arts and you commitment to passing on the legacy of Mexican Cultural Heritage.  \n 
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/la-cartoneria-mexicana-mexican-cartoneria-the-mexican-art-of-aurelia-fernandez-marure/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Exhibits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230914T180000
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Reception for Hattitude!
DESCRIPTION: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 milliner.  The presentation will take place at 5:00.  Refreshments will be served. \nVicie Rollling is a storyteller with “Framing the Past Storytelling.”  She says of her work\, “With historical research\, I craft dialogue and narratives of their lives. I sometimes express stories in poetry\, sometimes as monologue. I love to try to take an audience with me\, back to a specific period with the happenings of the day acknowledged for context. Then I paint pictures with words\, music\, and often costumes and props that allow the audience to lean into that reality.” \nAn RSVP is suggested but not required. \n 
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/exhibit-reception-for-hattitude/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Lectures & Demonstrations,Receptions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T150000
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SUMMARY:Make your own Fascinator or Cocktail Hat
DESCRIPTION: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 one’s head was done with a fascinator while other times\, a cocktail hat was a perfect choice. \nIn this fun workshop by the owner and designer of “Millinary Treasures\,” participants will construct their own fascinator\, the “Golden Poof”.  This workshop is limited to 10 individuals. The workshop requires a $20.00 fee. Call New York Folklore at 518-346-7008 or email info@nyfolklore.org to reserve your spot. Payment can be made with cash\, check or credit card \nThis workshop is part of a series of presentations as part of Hattitude! The Hats of Louise Hughes Rolling.
URL:https://nyfolklore.org/event/make-your-own-fascinator-or-cocktail-hat/
LOCATION:New York Folklore Shop & Gallery\, 129 Jay Street\, Schenectady\, 12305
CATEGORIES:Hands-on Workshops & Classes
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