April First Friday

Friday, April 3, 2026

Come to the Schweinfurth from 5 to 7:30 p.m. to tour our three exhibitions: Made in NY 2026, From Regalia to the Street: Photography by Alex Johns-Hamer, and Untamed by Cara Stetson. Stetson will give an Artist's Talk starting at 5:30 at the Cayuga Museum of History & Art, then move to the Schweinfurth for the rest of her exhibition. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments available.

Performance by Black Reign Step Team

Saturday, April 11, 2026

Black Reign Step Team will perform from 2 to 4 p.m. in the Carriage House Theater, part of the West End Arts Campus. Team members will be inviting the public to join them on stage and learn the steps. Light refreshments will be available. The event is free and open to the public.

Black Reign was founded in spring 2005 and proudly stands as the only non-Greek–affiliated step team at Syracuse University. Built on a legacy of excellence and community, Black Reign continues to redefine the art of stepping by blending rhythm, creativity, and storytelling to captivate audiences. Their mission is to showcase the power of stepping as a form of expression, empowerment, and unity.

May First Friday

Friday, May 1, 2026

The Central New York chapter of the National League of American Pen Women will read poetry and prose inspired by works in Made in NY 2026, a juried exhibition of New York State artists at the Schweinfurth Art Center. The reading is part of the Art Center's First Friday celebration, from from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Visitors can also tour From Regalia to the Street: Photography by Alex Johns-Hamer and Untamed by Cara Stetson, two other exhibitions on display. This event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments available.