409 Schenectady Street, Schenectady, New York 12307, United States
Programs
Art Reach
Susan Cunningham Library
Jerry Burrell Gallery
Our After-school and summer camp programs offer neighborhood children ages 6 thru 17 exposure to the arts and crafts of the African Diaspora. Children participate in classes such as Batik, Hip Hop dance, African dance and drumming, Steel Pan drumming, coding and more. During the after-school hours children are provided with a free healthy snack and during summer camp children are offered a free healthy lunch.
Jerry Burrell Gallery
Susan Cunningham Library
Jerry Burrell Gallery
The Jerry Burrell Gallery exhibits the work of African Diasporic Artists, nurturing their talents and providing exposure. Beginning artists can establish a name for themselves and more established artists share their talents with a community that has limited exposure to the Arts. The visual arts enable the community to see its reflection in contemporary and historic art. The gallery space also serves as a meeting place for members of the community. Learn about our current and up coming shows in our Virtual Gallery. Shows are posted online the day after the reception.
Susan Cunningham Library
Susan Cunningham Library
Susan Cunningham Library
Our library promotes the work of African based people, and exposes the public to African Diasporic art, culture and history. Our library encourages positive self-esteem in black youth by exposing them to stories written by and about people who look like themselves. This is especially important for communities of color who are lacking in positive representation. Our stories tell us who we are; stories created by culturally representative members of our community help us envision a place for ourselves in the world. Our Library offers book clubs and writing classes to children and adults
Arts and Education
Adult or Mature Classes
Susan Cunningham Library
Arts and Education programs provide schools and businesses throughout the Capital District access to quality teachers, lecturers and performers on subjects spanning African Diasporic history, culture and art. Contact us to find out more or to bring a one of our teachers to you!
Adult or Mature Classes
Adult or Mature Classes
Adult or Mature Classes
We also offer classes for the more committed student such as dance and music that are free for children and fee-based for adults. All Adult classes are $12. per class or $60 . for six weeks of classes.
Community Events
Adult or Mature Classes
Adult or Mature Classes
Annual community events include Juneteenth in the summer and Kwanzaa in the winter. We also collaborate with other community organizations by offering our services for their community events.
Help Our Cause
Your support and contributions will help us to serve Schenectady and the Capital Region with positive creative and educational opportunities for children and adults.
