NYFS Meet the Artist Gala and Silent Auction

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The New York Folklore Society’s programs are made possible in part with
public funds from the Folk Arts Program of the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.

New York Folklore Society
P.O. Box 764
Schenectady, NY 12301
518/346-7008
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nyfs@nyfolklore.org

Meet the Artist Gala and Silent Auction

The New York Folklore Society’s first ever "Meet the Artist" Gala and Silent Auction to benefit the programs of the New York Folklore Society, was held Friday, April 5, 2002 at the Schenectady Museum and Science Center on Nott Terrace Heights, Schenectady.

Members of Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Eireann performing at the NYFS Meet the Artist Gala. Photo by E. McHale.

Catering was provided by "A Taste of Europe" caterers and complimentary wine was served. The Silent Auction was held for folk art donated by selected New York State traditional artists.

Members Ed and Emily Koch speak with Ellen Fladjer at the NYFS Meet the Artist Gala. Photo by E. McHale.

We were gratified by the outpouring of support from Jay Street merchants who donated door prizes, pleased to see our members and colleagues who came and supported us, and honored by the many traditional artists who performed music or donated artwork for the silent auction.

Stanley Ransom and Bill Healy perform at the Meet the Artist Gala
Board member Stanley Ransom (left) and member Bill Healy (right) perform at the Meet the Artist Gala to benefit NYFS. Photo by E. McHale.

The gallery is made possible with the generous support of the
William Gundry Broughton Charitable Foundation