New York Folklore

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We accept research articles,
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Content must: be based in New York state, be related to folklore, folklife, or culture, and connect to the modern era.

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Members of New York Folklore Ellen McHale and Zorkie Nelson African Drummers led the 2nd Annual Schenectady Trash Parade! Great Fun!

Come down and see our current exhibit, ASTRA, and make folded stars with artist Victoria van der Laan!

Here is the map, map, MAPPPPPP for Art Night Schenectady on Friday beginning around 4:30/5 p.m.! Head to any of the places listed and find amazing art work, classes, music and more being offered. We highly suggest stopping at Every Single Place, but hey that's just us.

Don't forget you can get in on the Trash Parade happening over at Jay Square!

See you all for Art Night Schenectady!

We can't wait for Schenectady Kids Arts Festival 2026!

Happy Cinco de Mayo to all!
New York Folklore always brings the magic of other cultures to our festival. For the 32nd Annual Kids Arts Festival , they will bring 2 ~ stone carving and fairy tails!
Dr. Anping Liu, shone here with a watercolor, will demonstrate Chinese stone carving, while tradition bearer D’Vonne Faulks will be teaching kids how to braid “fairy” hair, using traditional African American hair braiding techniques and sparkly “fairy hair!”
Both of these artists received Support for Artist grants from the New York State Council on the Arts, which is also an event sponsor of our festival.