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

  • Victoria Hantout - Dye Workshop

    9/18/26

    Saranac, NY

    Dyeing with Plants: bandana resist dye with goldenrod at St Lukes hosted by Saranac Lake Free Library

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

    10/9/26

    3-6PM

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

  • Victoria Hantout - Speaker at Fibrary

    10/9/26

    Time TBD

    Cantwell Room (lower level), Saranac Lake Free Library, 109 Main Street, Saranac Lake, NY 12983

  • 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

  • Crystal Calabrese - Opening

    Crystal:

    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

    4-6PM open art show and cider
    6-6:45PM artist talk
    7-8:30PM concert

    Finger Lakes Cider House

  • Joe Crookston - Art Opening and Reception

    12/5/26

    3-7PM

    Crows nest gallery and yoga studio
    Hammondsport, New York

  • Ingrid Van Slyke

    December - Details TBD

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