Community Folk Art Center Events

Join us on Tuesday, January 21st for a fun-filled evening of games and karaoke at the Community Folk Art Center. Get ready to showcase your gaming skills and sing your heart out with friends! This…

Celebrate Black Labor this BHM. Join us for a special event honoring the legacy of Black Wall Street – a day of celebration, education, and empowerment! This free program will highlight …

Get ready to groove to the sounds of Tony International Live Jazz!  Join us on Friday,  February 7th at The Community Folk Art Center for a night of musical performances and spoken word with house…

Honor an ancestor by creating a doll from fabric and found objects. This workshop, led by Dr. Rochele Royster, is free and open to the public. All materials will be included.

Join us on Monday, February 10th at 6:00 PM for a free writing workshop on Prose and Freeform poetry instructed by Kofi Antwi.

Join us on Tuesday, February 11th for a fun Black History Month trivia night on Black Labor! Enjoy a night of games and prizes as we celebrate the rich history and achievements of those who came…

Get ready to unleash your inner artist at our Valentine’s Paint Night—a fun evening of creativity, love, and laughter! Join us on Thursday, February 13th for a painting workshop hosted by…

Join us for a fun and creative experience where you can learn how to create stunning optical illusion paintings, led by Rochele Royster. This event will take place on Sat Feb 15 2025 at 11:00…

Join us on February 20th at 6:30 PM for an open discussion with Aly Wane on the shared and varying experiences of members of the African Diaspora. This event is free and open to the public.

Learn the art of Zines & explore themes of spirituality & Afrofuturism in a workshop led by Evan Starling-Davis.

The Black Artist Collective (BAC) will host its annual Black History Month Program, a night of celebration for the Syracuse Community. BAC will have performances that explore, highlight, celebrate…

Get ready to dive into the world of powerful storytelling through spoken word poetry in a workshop led by Randum Poet, Ricky Maeweather. This event is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their…

Join The Community Folk Art Center, for a night of spoken word and a thought-provoking conversation on Black artistry. This event is free and open to the community.

Join Creative Arts Academy, and CFAC-DanceLab for an evening of performances and dance history as we reflect on the importance of Black Labor. Doors open at 5:30 PM and the show will begin at 6:00 PM.

In a workshop led by Evan Starling-Davis, learn the art of shibori-a traditional Japanese method used to dye fabric, and design your own creation using natural indigo dye.