Events

There’s always something exciting happening at the Museum of International Folk Art! Join us for our many programs listed below.

Opening Reception for Empowering Women
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Opening Reception for Empowering Women

July 4, 2010
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

1-4PM Reception 2PM Panel discussion with Co-op Artists This event kicks off International Folk Arts Week culminating with the 2010 Santa Fe International Folk Art Market July 9-11, 2010

Inaugural exhibition opening in the Gallery of Conscience, guest curated by Dr. Suzanne K. Seriff, Chair of the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market's Artist Selection Committee. Dr. Marsha Bol, Director of the Museum of International Folk Art explains the concept of a gallery of conscience "As the largest folk art museum in the world, there is a responsibility to create a forum to discuss current issues that folk artists are facing around the world. This Gallery of Conscience will be devoted to the examination of issues that threaten the survival of the traditional arts, bringing them to the attention of our visitors." All of the cooperatives featured in the exhibit will be at the Museum throughout the week and have artist booths at the 2010 Santa Fe International Folk Art Market». Exhibition highlights include weaving, beadwork, painting, baskets, embroidery and other traditional folk arts from Bolivia, Rwanda, Peru, Swaziland, India, Kenya, Laos, South Africa, Morocco and Nepal. This event kicks-off International Folk Arts week» in Santa Fe, culminating with the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market July 9-11. (Photo:  Baskets created by members of the Gahaya Links Cooperatives, Rwanda, courtesy of the artists and the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market) The exhibition will close January 2, 2011.

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Breakfast with the Curators

Breakfast with the Curators

July 5, 2010
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Coffee and morning foods followed by a tour of collections

Enjoy coffee with  morning foods and tour MoIFA collections with the Curator of Latin American Folk Art, Dr. Barbara Mauldin and Latin American Artist Co-op representatives. $20. for Museum of New Mexico Foundation members, $25. of rnon-members, non-refundable.  Call (505) 476-1207 for details.

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Weaving & Beading
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Weaving & Beading

July 6, 2010
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Weaving and beading demonstrations with hands on

Empowering Women artists emonstrate weaving and beadwork, and encourage visitors to give it a try.

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Breakfast with the Curators

Breakfast with the Curators

July 6, 2010
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Coffee and morning foods followed by a tour of collections

Enjoy coffee and morning foods followed by a tour of MoIFA collections with Curator of Asian and Middle Eastern Folk Art, Felicia Katz-Harris and Asian Artist Co-op representatives.  $20 for Museum of New Mexico Foundation members; $25.00 of rnon-members- non-refundable.  Call 505 476-1207 for details

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Breakfast with the Curators

Breakfast with the Curators

July 8, 2010
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Coffee and a tour of collections

Enjoy coffee and morning foods followed by a tour of MoIFA collections with Curator of Textiles and Costume, Dr. Bobbie Sumberg and African Artists Co-op Representatives.  $20.00 for Museum of New Mexico Foundation members, $25.00 for non members, non-refundable.  Call (505) 476-1207 for details.

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International Folk Art Market Opening Party

International Folk Art Market Opening Party

July 9, 2010
6:30 PM - 9:00 PM

First pick shopping from more than 170 master folk artists from over 50 countries at the World's largest Folk Art Market!

170 master folk artists from over 50 countries begin sales on Friday evening.  Enjoy live music, wonderful appetizers along with a truly unique shopping experience. Tickets are $125.00 per person, ($75.00 is tax deductible). Tickets on sale May 1st by calling 1-888-670-3655 or locally at (505) 983-1060, at all Museum of New Mexico Foundation Gift Shops, online at folkartmarket.org beginning May 1, or at the gate. 

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Santa Fe International Folk Art Market
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Santa Fe International Folk Art Market

July 10, 2010
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Beat the heat and shop Earlybird market  from 7:30 to 9 am!

7th Annual Santa Fe Interntional Folk Art Market featuring over 170 Master Folk Artists from more than 50 countries, international foods, live music, activities and more!  Tickets are $50.00 each and include all day Saturday admission to the market.

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Santa Fe International Folk Art Market
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Santa Fe International Folk Art Market

July 10, 2010
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Regular market 9 am to 5 pm

7th annual Santa Fe International Folk Art Market featuring the work of more than 170 Master Folk Artits from more than 50 countries. International Foods, live music and all age-activities.   Tickets are $10.00 in advance, $15.00 at the gate. Market tickets include FREE ADMISSION to the Museum of International Folk Art and the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture. Advance tickets available at all Museum of New Mexico Foundation Gift Shops, Los Alamos National Bank locations and the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, and on-line Santa Fe International Folk Art Market» To purchase tickets by phone within the 505 area code call 983-1060, toll- free long distance call 888-670-3655.

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Santa Fe International Folk Art Market
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Santa Fe International Folk Art Market

July 11, 2010
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Family day at the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market

Adult tickets are $5.00 for adults, youth 16 and under are free! Explore the market, international foods, entertainment, and world geography with the Passport program!  All tickets include admission to the Museum of International Folk Art, and the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture. Visit www.folkartmarket.org» for more information.

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Arts Alive!
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Arts Alive!

July 20, 2010
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Arts Alive workshops are free all ages activies presented on Museum Hill by the Museum of Spanish Colonial Arts, The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and the Museum of International Folk Art from June to August.

Traditional Mexican Folkloric Dance (Presentations start on the hour: 10AM, 11AM, 12, & 1PM)Arts Alive workshops are free, museum entrance to exhibitions by admission, $6 NM residents $9 nonresidents, Children 16 & under free!  Groups of 6 or more place call Patricia Sigala at (505) 476-1212 to coordinate participation.

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Arts Alive!
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Arts Alive!

July 22, 2010
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Arts Alive workshops are free all ages activies presented on Museum Hill by the Museum of Spanish Colonial Arts, The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and the Museum of International Folk Art from June to August.

Traditional Mexican Folkloric Dance and More (Presentations start on the hour: 10AM, 11AM, 12, & 1PM)

Groups of 6 or more plase call Patricia at (505) 476-1212 to coordinate participation

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Arts Alive!
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Arts Alive!

July 27, 2010
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Arts Alive workshops are free all ages activies presented on Museum Hill by the Museum of Spanish Colonial Arts, The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and the Museum of International Folk Art from June to August.

Make maracas!  Groups of 6 or more, call Patricia at (505) 476-1212 to coordinate participation.
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Arts Alive!
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Arts Alive!

July 29, 2010
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Arts Alive workshops are free all ages activies presented on Museum Hill by the Museum of Spanish Colonial Arts, The Museum of Indian Arts & Culture and the Museum of International Folk Art from June to August.

Make maracas!  Groups of 6 or more, please call Patricia at (505) 476-1212 to coordinate participation.
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