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.
Summer Exhibition
How I See the World: Works by Spencer McClay
&
The Unexpected Journey: Works by Beverly McIver
June 2-August 4, 2012
Opening reception June 2, 12p.m.-2p.m.
Annual Teenage Competitive Art Exhibition
Co-sponsored by the Syracuse chapter of The Links, Inc.
May 5-19, 2012
Community Folk Art Center's annual Teen Show offers students in local districts the opportunity to show off their artistic talent in a professional gallery setting.
Pariah
On Thursday, June 21 at 6:30p.m. we are screening Dee Rees' provocative film about the coming out process of an African American, teenage girl living in Brooklyn. Produced by Spike Lee this film was the Sundance Film Festival's Official Selection.
Admission is free. For more information click here.