Events for Apr. 15, 2023

Donate Folk Art Saturdays, April 15th and 22nd 11 am – 2 pm

Bring your gently-used folk art donations to the Museum of International Folk Art at 706 Camino Lejo (back parking lot) or call 505-476-1201 for other arrangements.

All donations are tax deductible

To become a sponsor of the Flea, please call 505-216-0829 or visit museumfoundation.org/flea-sponsors

For more information, please visit museumfoundation.org/flea

Papier-Mâché Artist, Óscar Becerra-Mora  will give a talk on Xólotl: Dios Perro along with Ericka Hernandez from the Mexican Cultural Center in Denver. 

Oscar Becerra-Mora is one Mexico’s great contemporary artists. He has dedicated more than 10 years to the art of cartonería: vibrantly painted papier-mâché sculptures incorporating modeled cardboard.

Xólotl: Dios Perro is the first monumental alebrije that has been displayed throughout the United States since 2013.  This 15 foot sculpture will be exhibited at the Southside Public Library as part of a three way collaboration between the Museum of International Folk Art, The Mexican Cultural Center in Denver, and the Southside Public Library in Santa Fe. The giant alebrije will be on display from April 17 – December 4, 2023.