Community Folk Art Center

06/12/2026

Start your weekend with the sounds of live jazz!🎷
Tonight at 7PM, join the Young Jazz Cats for an exciting Friday night filled with incredible music, energy, and community.

🎟️ Tickets at the door:
• FREE for ages 12 & under
• $5 for students (13+)
• $10 general admission

06/11/2026

A day of creativity well spent! Congratulations to all 85 outstanding student artists and educators who participated in the 54th Annual Teenage Competitive Art Exhibition in collaboration with Syracuse Chapter of The Links, Incorporated

This year’s show includes over 122 works of art🎨

Congratulations to this year's participants and winners! 🏆🎊
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BEST IN SHOW: Nola Johnson of Nottingham HS

DIRECTORS' CHOICE: Ne’ Ari Ray of Henninger HS

DIGITAL ARTS
Zeniya Jordan - Corcoran HS
Lola Morin - Corcoran HS
Janielle Grace Quiron -Nottingham HS

DRAWING
Braelyn Cross -Corcoran HS
Talasey Hussein- Henninger HS
Andy Nguyen - Henninger HS

MIXED MEDIA
Zeniya Jordan - Corcoran HS
Harmony Corrice - Corcoran HS
Shirin Hamo - Nottingham HS

PAINTING
Naveah Slaughter - Corcoran HS
Sia Welling - Nottingham HS
Yamalay Abad - Henninger HS

PHOTOGRAPHY
Delsar Jimenz-Ortiz - Henninger HS
Isreal Gaterwood Smith-Nottingham HS
Lillyanna Freeman - Nottingham HS

SCULPTURE
Evelyn Morocho- Corcoran HS
Jacelyn Pena - Corcoran HS
Mohammed Ahmed- Corcoran HS

06/08/2026

These dancers brought The Dolls to life🎭

06/08/2026

What a night! The 2026 Creative Arts Academy Showcase and theatrical performance of The Dolls was absolutely amazing! Our incredible students truly showed up and showed out. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported these talented young artists👏🏽🌟

06/05/2026

Join us tonight at 6:00 PM for the Creative Arts Academy End of Year Showcase!

Join us at the Community Folk Art Center on Friday, June 5th at 6:00 PM for an evening of creativity, storytelling, and student talent 🎭✨ The Creative Arts Academy proudly presents a theatrical performance of The Dolls directed by Annette Adams Brown and written by Lee Hunkins. Set inside a puppeteer and marionette maker’s shop, forgotten doll creations awaken to confront their maker, question their fate, and discover their collective strength in the face of destruction. Come experience the incredible work our talented students have created this year and celebrate the power of art, imagination, and community 🎨

This event is free and open to everyone, RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-arts-academy-end-of-year-showcase-tickets-1989034587996

06/04/2026

The Community Folk Art Center is seeking an enthusiastic and creative STEM & Dance Facilitator for our STEM From Dance Summer Program, running July 20th – August 7th, 2026. This unique program combines movement, creativity, and STEM concepts to engage youth in hands-on learning experiences. The ideal candidate is passionate about dance, education, technology, and youth development, with the ability to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment. To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to Hadassah Onimiya at [email protected]

06/03/2026

Get ready to dance, create, code, and shine this summer! The Community Folk Art Center is excited to host our Free STEM from Dance Summer Camp! Designed for girls ages 8–18, this unique program blends dance, technology, creativity, and teamwork into one unforgettable experience.

This summer, students will explore the Lights, Camera, Dance curriculum, learning coding concepts as they create a music video to accompany an original dance they choreograph together.

📅 July 20 – August 7, 2026 | 805 E. Genesee St
⏰ Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–3:00 PM
🍎 Lunch provided

Spaces are limited—register today at https://stemfromdance.jotform.com/260753655572868

05/26/2026

Join us at the Community Folk Art Center on Friday, June 5th at 6:00 PM for an evening of creativity, storytelling, and student talent 🎭✨ The Creative Arts Academy proudly presents a theatrical performance of The Dolls directed by Annette Adams Brown and written by Lee Hunkins. Set inside a puppeteer and marionette maker’s shop, forgotten doll creations awaken to confront their maker, question their fate, and discover their collective strength in the face of destruction. Come experience the incredible work our talented students have created this year and celebrate the power of art, imagination, and community 🎨

This event is free and open to everyone, RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-arts-academy-end-of-year-showcase-tickets-1989034587996