Join us on Wednesday, March 27th at 6:30 PM for Snaps & Taps Open Mic Night in celebration of Women’s History Month. Hosted by the one and only Sofia Rodriguez with music by DJ Shy Guy! Whether you’re a poet or musician this open mic is the place to be. So grab your friends, bring your snaps and taps, and let’s make some magic together.
It’s never too late to start your financial planning journey. Join us on Saturday, March 23rd at 12:00 PM for an informative conversation on college education funding, retirement planning, long term care, and more with Beatrice Oduor, Dr. Dorothy Rombo and Jecinter Otieno. This event is free and open to everyone.
Join Jalen Law, artist of ‘Unveiled Echoes’ for an open discussion with the community as he reflects on his artistic journey and the power of technology within the arts. Take an interactive look into the rich history of The Erie Canal with an exhibition that brings narratives to life. This event is free and open to community. This event is free and open to the public.
Saturday, March 16th, 3:00 PM
Community Folk Art Center, Gallery
Get ready to groove to the sounds of Tony International Live Jazz!
Join us on Friday, March 1st at The Community Folk Art Center for a night of musical performances and spoken word with house band SMX Shawn Seals. Doors open at 6:00 PM and the show will begin at 7:00 PM. General admission for this event is $20.00
To purchase tickets please get in touch with event headliner, Tony Eiland at 315-876-2284.
Get ready for a night of inspirational dance performances with Charles Haislah, The Creative Arts Academy, and CFAC-DanceLab as we pay tribute to dance trailblazers through history. This event is free and open to the community!
Saturday, February 24th, 5:30 PM
Community Folk Art Center, Black Box Theater
It’s never too late to start your financial planning journey. Join us at the Community Folk Art Center on , February 13th at 6:30 PM for tips on how to preserve your legacy through investing. Financial literacy is the cornerstone of empowerment and success in today’s complex world. Understanding how money works, from budgeting and saving to investing and planning for the future, is not just a skill; it’s a key that unlocks doors to financial freedom. Join the dynamic discussion led by CFAC Education Outreach Coordinator, Cedric T. Bolton, alongside special guest, Emad Rahim, Ph.D., Syracuse Surge Entrepreneurship Manager at CenterState CEO. Topic include: cryptocurrency, real estate investing, and entrepreneurship.
Community Folk Art Center Presents : “Unveiled Echoes” by Jalen A. Law
On view from January 22nd, 2024 – March 16th 2024
“Unveiled Echoes” offers an immersive journey that transcends time, seamlessly blending history, culture, and art into a mesmerizing tapestry. This visionary exhibition harmonizes traditional art, digital innovation, and augmented reality (AR) to resurrect the forgotten narratives of Buffalo and the Erie Canal. Comprising 22 artworks in total, each piece is a meticulously reconstructed portrait providing social, cultural, and political context of this time period.
About The Artist
Jalen has been an artist since the age of four. He’s always been interested in different forms of creation, including painting, drawing, and sculpting. In his sophomore year of college, he decided to create his own business around his artistic talent. Since, his path has expanded into many different directions, in particular with creating murals. His first mural was a City of Buffalo initiative to honor essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic — the piece was a 5’X10’ aluminum panel honoring doctors and nurses. Then, the Niagara Falls Heritage Center approached him about creating a portrait for their Niagara Falls Murals initiative, leading him to create his Calvin “Pop” Porter mural. Common themes in Jalen’s work include utilizing technology and digital arts, including audio and video stimulation, to allow all types of people to engage with his pieces. Currently, he is working on a research-based art program called the Emotional Intelligence Program to equip students with social and emotional tools that will assist them inside and outside of the classroom.
Join us on Wednesday, December 13th for a curatorial talk and exhibition sunset. Curators Caroline Charles and Jessica Terry-Elliott of ‘A Love Supreme: Black Cultural Expression and Political Activism of the 1960s and 1970s’ will hold an artist conversation with the community.
Wednesday, December 13th
6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Community Folk Art Center, Gallery
| Free Admission
The Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) invites you to celebrate a Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration event! The celebration will be hosted at the Community Folk Art Center in the Black Box Theater on Friday, December 8th at 7:00 PM.
For more information Contact Cedric T. Bolton at ctbolton@syr.edu
Join us for an exciting and thought-provoking event at the Community Folk Art Center. The CommuniVersity Black Diasporic Forum aims to bring together individuals of the Black diaspora and discuss overarching complexities in the Continental African, African American, and Caribbean communities. This in-person event will provide a platform for open dialogue, sharing experiences, and exploring strategies for unity and empowerment.
