Community Folk Art Center

A lot is happening behind the scenes, as we get ready for the Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration event! Don't forget to join us this Thursday. Virtual doors open 7pm. This virtual concert will be livestreamed from CFAC. ... Special GUEST Performers: ADANFO ENSEMBLE ( African Drumming and Dance) Dr. Joan Hillsman ( Joan Hillsman Network) Alice Queen (Vocalist) Dr. Scot Brown ( Keynote Speaker) Time: Dec 10, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Zoom Link available : https://linktr.ee/cfacsyracuse

TAPS has partnered with Boys & Girls Clubs of Syracuse and Community Folk Art Center at Syracuse University to offer a virtual arts fair. The kids within Boys a...nd Girls Club of Syracuse have the unique opportunity to receive incredible virtual creative arts training. #TAPSsyr #artssyracuse See more

Come virtually celebrate a Pre Kwanzaa Celebration event with the Community Folk Art Center and African American Studies at Syracuse University. About this Event This virtual concert will be livestreamed from CFAC. Virtual doors open at 7pm .... Special GUEST Performers: ADANFO ENSEMBLE ( African Drumming and Dance) Dr. Joan Hillsman ( Joan Hillsman Network) Alice Queen (Vocalist) Dr. Scot Brown ( Keynote Speaker) Time: Dec 10, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://syracuseuniversity.zoom.us/j/92250442931 Also if you have special accommodation requests please contact us at [email protected] or call (315) 442-2230 by December 5, 2020 by 5pm. Admission is free, donations are welcome https://www.paypal.com/donate/

(CNN) - Over the past few years, a number of young Black photographers have made their mark on the art world, and critic, writer and curator Antwaun Sargent has made it his mission to cement their legacies.

Black voices with WAER: Historically, black artists have long played an integral role in social justice movements by using there are and their voice to amplify anger and frustrations. This City Limits episode examines how artists and arts organizations in Syracuse are working to support and sustain the racial justice movement. This story features the voices of the Black Artist Collective, 100 Black Men of Syracuse, the Community Folk Art Center, Syracuse Stage and listeners like you.

Make sure to watch this phenomenal performance from the Harriet Tubman Troupe! This play centers Black women’s voices and experiences. Thursday A Gatherin' Place premieres. It is a community performance of Black female narratives. Support Black Female Narratives: Watch on syracuse stage website from Oct. 15-25th. Ways to Support: Join us for a live talkback with Cast October 18th at 5:00 pm register online at Syracuse Stage. Also, Donate to the Troupe to help bring our stori...es to the stage https://www.syracusestage.org/showinfo.php?id=107 #agatherinplace #tellyourstory #blackgirlmagic #blackcreativesmatter #blackstorytellers #iamenough #syracusestage #blacklivesmatter #ourvoices #love #auburnpublictheater #blackcreativesmatter #syracusestage https://youtu.be/MNPDQ9SdFlc

With her sedate, elegant sculptures enjoying increased visibility, Simone Leigh has been chosen to represented the United States at the 2022 edition of the Venice Biennale in Italy, the world’s biggest art festival.

Moments captured: BLM Paint Party! The community came together to show support of the Black Lives Matter movement through a creative means of expression. #blackartwork #blackartmatters #blacklivesmatter #blackartists #painting #syracuseny #blackartistry #paintparty

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Thank you Central New York Community Foundation! We are thrilled and honored to be a recipient of the Central New York Community Foundation’s Black Equity and Excellence Fund. See the details below. Community Folk Art Center received $20,000 to host virtual Black-art exhibitions and virtual art classes for the community.

CFAC will be participating at this event. Come out and support!