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New York Folklore recognizes and celebrates the extraordinary in everyday life, bringing focus to traditions of our state’s diverse peoples.
NYF is a leading resource for folklore and folklife by disseminating research and information.
Our latest issue of Voices magazine is due to drop this week! This issue features House Ballroom costumes, Seneca placemaking, stories of supernatural encounters in Trinidad, Vietnam veterans’ folklore, and more! Make sure your membership is up-to-date to receive your copy! www.nyfolklore.org/membership
Photo by Maskim Akelin Media and Costume by The Legendary Giovanni
Thanks to Asian Arts New York for stopping by Voices in Stone by Anping Liu!
09/16/2026
We will see you Downtown this Friday for the opening of Voices in Stone by Anping Liu!
🎨✨ Downtown Schenectady is turning into one big celebration of art, music and creativity for September’s Art Night Schenectady! 🎶🖼️
THIS Friday, wander through downtown and discover local artists, live music, gallery receptions, demonstrations, open studios, artist vendors and plenty of surprises along the way.
🎨 Watch Kevin Kuhne demonstrate linocut printmaking
🛍️ Browse the Jay Street Artist Bazaar
🥁 Catch the Schenectady/West African Youth Ensemble in Jay Square
📚 Hear local author readings at Open Door Bookstore: celebrating 50 years
🖼️ Explore new exhibitions at Bear and Bird Boutique + Gallery, Sweet Sprig, New York Folklore & more
🎷 Enjoy art + live jazz at First Reformed Church
🎤 Find open mics, live music and local artists throughout downtown
🏺 Celebrate Create Community Studios first anniversary of our Ceramics Studio
📽️ PLUS — Sci:Fi Schenectady Film Fest is happening downtown all weekend!
And that's just a taste of what's happening! 👀
09/14/2026
New York Folklore staff were thrilled to be in Kingston today to preapre for the upcoming Folk Arts Roundtable!
La Voz con Mariel Fiori, 14 de sept de 2026 -Edgar Betelu y Ellen Machale, New York Folklore Escucha el programa completo en: https://www.radiokingstonenespanol...
09/08/2026
Just over 1 month left to apply for a Legend and Lore Marker in your community!
09/02/2026
Voices in Stone by artist Anping Liu opens Friday, September 18. Stop by for the opening reception at the New York Folklore Shop and Gallery from 5PM-8PM, during Art Night Schenectady
Voices in Stone features the ancient art of Chinese seal carving reinterpreted into an exploration of cross-cultural connections between China and the US. By combining Eastern and Western symbols and phrases into the seals and their accompanying artwork, artist Anping Liu invites us to reflect on cultural exchange and influence as he approaches the fortieth anniversary of his arrival to the US.
More info on our website, nyfolklore.org/voicesinstone
08/25/2026
"As New York State looks to support the “Creative Economy,” it is important that young people experience the variety of artistic and creative enterprises that are possible career paths"
Read about Executive Director Ellen McHale's reflections on our Summer 2026 Schenectady/West African Youth Ensemble program, led by Zorkie Nelson.
The Schenectady/West African Youth Ensemble: A Youth Development Activity - New York Folklore Schenectady County Connects supports a youth development program that offers summer jobs for Schenectady County youth. For the third year in a row, New York Folklore has been fortunate in […]
08/24/2026
Happy to once again connect with the great audiences at the Niskayuna Senior Center! Thank you to the Electric City Barn and the Niskayuna Community Foundation for their support.
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