New York State Rural & Traditional Arts Fellowship

A place-based approach to building lasting connections to rural people and places. We are committed to acknowledging and supporting artists living and working within rural communities in New York State.

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RTAF Upcoming Events

  • Katie Down - Public Sound Walks

    10/16 - 10/18

    www.soundstoriesproject.com

  • Brigitta Varadi - Every Sheep Farmer Needs an Artist  (documentary film screening)

    10/17/26

    The Re Institute Gallery
    1395 Boston Corners Road, Millerton, NY 12546
    2nd Floor

  • Angela Robins - Opening and Exhibition

    The Ash Tree Seating Project

    10/21/26 - 11/30/26 (Opening 10/21)

    Hudson Area Library, 51 N. 5th St, Hudson, NY 12534

    More information here

  • Emily Dicob - Summit and Stone: Metalwork from the Adirondack High Peaks

    10/23/26

    3-6PM

    Sterling Roots, 6490 Old State Rd, Castorland, NY 13620

  • Ingrid Van Slyke - Trivia Night

    11/4/26

    Adirondack Experience Museum, Whiteface Lodge

    Taps and Trivia

  • Crystal Calabrese - Opening

    11/13/26

    4-7PM

    Hale & Hearty Farm / Always Growing farm
    58 Middaugh Road, Brooktondale NY 14817

  • Renee Baumann - Working Vessels Project Opening

    11/13/26 - 12/6/26 (Gallery Tours 11/14, 11/15, 11/21, 11/22)

    Sunfair, Hudson, NY
    210 Cold Spring Road, Hudson, NY 12534

  • Joe Crookston - Art Opening and Reception

    11/20/26 5-9PM

    “380 Million Years & A Story To Tell”

     Finger Lakes Cider House, Interlaken, New York. 14847

    www.joecrookston.com

  • Joe Crookston - Art Opening and Reception

    12/5/26 3-8PM

    “380 Million Years & A Story to Tell”

    Keuka Peaceful Roots (The Crow’s Nest)
    Hammondsport, New York

    www.joecrookston.com

  • Ingrid Van Slyke

    December - Details TBD

    View Arts Center, 3273 State Route 28 Old Forge, NY 13420