Snaps & Taps at CFAC is back this fall for another open mic night filled with talent, creativity and entertainment. Whether you’re a poet, musician or just love to appreciate raw talent, this open mic is the place to be. This event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday, September 25th Doors Open at 6:30 PM | Community Folk Art Center : Blackbox Theater
Connect with your community through a hands-on writing workshop. Join Cedric T. Bolon and Kofi Antwi on Saturday, September 21st at 12:00 PM for Poetic Black Fusion writer’s workshop! Poetic Black Fusion is a writers’ workshop that provides access and opportunities to poets of the African diaspora living in Central New York. This program is a social outlet for community members to develop as writers, and express themselves from the page to the stage. This event is free and open to the community.
Join us at the Community Folk Art Center for a panel discussion and alumni art exhibition. This group exhibition will feature the works of London Ladd, JoAnn Onofre, Chelsea Reeves, and Cedric T. Bolton. This event is free and open to the public, a light breakfast will be provided.
Saturday, September 14th
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Community Folk Art Center, Gallery
The Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) celebrates Gospel Heritage Month with an uplifting tribute to Walter Hawkins performed by Burnell Reid. With special guest vocalists :Bishop Bernard Alex, Eric T. Dickson, Evelyn Ingram, Mary Carrol, Sandra Miller & Marcia Hagan! Join us in the Blackbox Theater on Friday, September 6th for an evening of music and fellowship. Doors open at 6:30 PM, General Admission is $25.00 Pre-sale and $35.00 at the door. Tickets are available for purchase online and in person during our normal business hours.
Meet The Headliner
Syracuse, NY’s very own Burnell is a musical force to be reckoned with. A prolific singer and musician, Burnell has worked with a diverse range of artists, from local talents to world-renowned acts, in the gospel, christian, jazz, hip-hop, and R&B genres. With his newest initiative, ‘Movement,’ Burnell continues to inspire and motivate, using music as a tool to empower and uplift both the young and old.
Community Folk Art Center is elated to present Jose Miguel Hernandez Hurtado’s one-man play From Cuba to ‘Cuse, in celebration of Latine Heritage Month. From Cuba to ‘Cuse is Jose Miguel’s story of his journey from his homeland Cuba to Syracuse, New York. His one-man play will take you through his transition and culture shock in the United States. Join us on September 20th at 8:00 PM for the 14th anniversary showing of From Cuba to ‘Cuse. General admission is $25.00 additional donations are welcomed to support La Joven Guardia del Teatro.
On view from June 24th – August 30th, 2024
Artist Talk : Saturday July 27th 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Community Folk Art Center presents “People, Please.”, a solo exhibition of 41 mixed media and photography pieces from Syracuse-based artist, Anthony Washington. This dynamic exhibition offers a unique narrative through the coming of age of a neurodivergent black man experiencing life as an artist in white suburbia. “I was recently diagnosed with severe ADHD at age 35. This gave me an entirely new perspective on my struggles during childhood, and as a young adult” says Anthony.
As a black neurodivergent artist, hip hop music, particularly elements of sampling, jazz, soul, and graffiti have shaped Washington’s identity as a black man. Throughout his upbringing, he silently found blackness in a whitewashed community through hip-hop and protected himself through his headphones, locs, camera, sketchbook, and cans of spray paint. The places he called “home” as a young adult were ultimately just environments of chaos where he stored his belongings. “There is a unique expectation that applies to being raised in an environment where the color of your skin poses a threat to the status quo. “My objective is to encourage young black men like me to express themselves freely without stigmatization and find their voices wherever they exist.” Says artist, Anthony Washington.
About the Artist: Anthony Washington is a multi-faceted artist from Syracuse, NY. Anthony creates visual music through his drawings, paintings, photography, and street art. Using a wide range of materials he finds in his environment, Anthony tells a narrative of his experience as a neurodivergent black man growing up in a predominantly white landscape.
A new summer art workshop is coming to the Community Folk Art Center. Join us every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM (July 9th – August 1st) to discover the elements of drawing, color theory, mixed media arts and more. Enroll today for all eight sessions and get ready to unleash your creativity. Individual courses are $10.00 per session. All supplies and materials are included.
Join our team at The Community Folk Art Center! We are currently hiring for an Office Coordinator.
About the Role : The Office Coordinator serves as the initial departmental representative to incoming constituencies, and handles a variety of tasks providing operational support and general assistance. The Office Coordinator is present in the office to provide services to campus constituents.
Reporting to the Community Folk Art Center’s (CFAC) Administrative Specialist, the Office Coordinator’s duties include, but are not limited to performing administrative duties and secretarial support for CFAC. This position will manage the front desk operations and assist with the supervision of student workers. The Office Coordinator will purchase office supplies and resources in support of programs and events. The position is responsible for answering the phone, managing the office calendar, responding to office emails, managing walk-in traffic, and scheduling tours in the Center. This position has significant student and staff interaction and a high level of multitasking is required in a fast-paced work environment.
Location: Community Folk Art Center -805 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse, New York
Dates: July 8th – 26th | Monday-Friday, 9:00 am- 3:00 pm
To Apply Contact Cedric T. Bolton at ctbolton@syr.edu
ABOUT THE ROLE : As a STEM Instructor, you will boldly lead girls in our 3-week immersive summer program, Girls Rise Up. While your main task is to teach STEM skills, you also help build the confidence and thinking skills of our girls with the end goal of preparing them for a future in STEM. You will facilitate learning about computer science, how it integrates with dance, and how students can bring their very own ideas to life. You will become a trusted advisor and role model to our girls, with the belief that all girls have the ability to succeed in STEM. Girls Rise Up is a STEM-based program where girls of color learn to code, dance, and discover their STEM potential.
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Join us for the Creative Arts Academy End Of Year Showcase to celebrate our talented students’ achievements!
Tuesday, June 11th 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Community Folk Art Center Gallery
