Community Folk Art Center

The Community Folk Art Center (CFAC) is a Syracuse University-affiliated gallery and cultural arts center dedicated to the art of the African Diaspora. Housed on East Genesee Street, it combines a public gallery with a Black Box Theatre used for performance, film and community programming.

Snaps & Taps Open Mic Night

On selected Wednesday evenings, CFAC’s Black Box Theatre hosts Snaps & Taps, a free, all-ages open mic built around poetry, spoken word and music. Hosting rotates among community artists — recent nights have been led by Randum and Doclogik — and the room draws a mix of Syracuse University students and Syracuse residents.

Other Events

CFAC’s calendar also includes gallery exhibitions, film screenings, gallery talks and studio classes in dance and ceramics, reflecting its broader mission of celebrating the visual and expressive arts of the African Diaspora.

Good to Know

Community Folk Art Center is located at 805 E Genesee St, Syracuse, NY 13210. Because Snaps & Taps runs on selected Wednesdays rather than every week, check CFAC’s event calendar to confirm the next date before visiting.