Community Folk Art Center, Inc. (CFAC), is a vibrant cultural and artistic hub committed to the promotion and development of artists of the African Diaspora. The mission of the center is to exalt cultural and artistic pluralism by collecting, exhibiting, teaching and interpreting the visual and performing arts. Public programming includes exhibitions, film screenings, gallery talks, workshops and courses in the studio, performing and expressive arts.
A proud unit of the African American Studies Department at Syracuse University, CFAC is a beacon of artistry, creativity and cultural expression engaging the Syracuse community, the region and the world.
On View
Tesoros del Pueblo: El Arte Folklórico de México/Treasures of the People: The Folk Art of Mexico
January 23 through May 5, 2010
Opening Reception: Saturday,
January 23, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Tesoros del Pueblo features folk art and photographs from the collection of Dr. Alejandro Garcia, Professor of Social Work at Syracuse University.
Education and Public Programming
Community Folk Art Center offers a wide variety of family-oriented programs promoting the arts. Some of our many programs include movement and art classes. Please check out our Spring schedule.
A break from school doesn't have to mean a break from exploring new ideas! Register for our Winter Camp February 15-19, 2010.
Save the Date
Souljourn: A Celebration of Art, Music and Culture will be held at Genesee Grande Hotel in the Tiffany Ballroom located at 1060 East Genesee Street in Syracuse, New York from 6:00 to 11:00 pm on Saturday, April 3, 2010.
Guests will be entertained with an opportunity drawing; a dramatic showcase from our Creative Arts Academy (CAA) Students and the Augusta Savage Spirit Award presentation.