The Arts Council of the Southern Finger Lakes

The ARTS Council’s Folk Arts program supports folk art traditions practiced in the Southern Finger Lakes through public programs, documentations, and advocacy.  With funding from the New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA), and working with the New York Folklore Society, we are part of a network of Folk Arts programs throughout New York State.

Recent Digital Heritage Items

Richard Koski, Michael Ludgate and Katrina Mackey perform "Sisu Polka" as part of a 2018 NYSCA Folk Arts Apprenticeship grant.

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Richard Koski, Michael Ludgate and Katrina Mackey perform "Laurin Sottiisi" ("Lauri's Schottische") as part of a 2018 NYSCA Folk Arts Apprenticeship grant.

Traditions: 

Music

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Richard Koski, Michael Ludgate and Katrina Mackey perform "Kallen Valssi" (Carl's Waltz) as part of a 2018 NYSCA Folk Arts Apprenticeship grant.

Traditions: 

Music

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Folklorist Maria Kennedy interviews Marty Morris and Diane Richards about their Cider Pressing in the Finger Lakes National Forest

Traditions: 

Foodways

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Occupation

This is a photograph of Suzanne Hesselson, posing with freshly baked crumb buns.

Traditions: 

Foodways

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