Events for Feb. 2023

Join us for our monthly Family Mornings at Folk Art program featuring storytime, art activity, and explorations in the galleries.

Following Programs:

March 10

April 14

New Mexico residents admitted FREE on the first Sunday of each month. Youth 16 and under and Museum of New Mexico Foundation members are always free. We are open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Come explore our engaging exhibits! Participate in MOIFA’s Make and Take art projects!

Join us for art in the atrium on Sundays with art projects, coloring sheets, and self-guided treasure hunts. Add to your explorations at MOIFA with fun collection-inspired bilingual art kits, facilitated by our fantastic MOIFA docents. Our projects are always changing with changing gallery treasure hunts for the whole family.

This month’s themes:  

Sunday, February 5th - Make a Caribbean Sailor’s Valentine!

Sunday, February 19th - Make a Caribbean Sailor’s Valentine!

Sunday, February 26th- Yarn Art of Mexico and the Southwest - Make an Ojo de Dios

The program time is from 10 am - 4 pm, and the program is free with museum admission. Museum admission is always free for Kids and Members, program included with admission.

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit and Asian New Year traditions  from 1-4 pm.

FREE Admission All Day!

1:00- 4:00 pm   All ages art activities

1:30 and 3:30 pm Quang Minh Temple Lion Dance Group Parade

2:00 and 3:00 pm  Taiko Drumming performance by Santa Fe Wadaiko *

2:30 pm Mochi Tsuki Rice Cake Pounding presentation by Santa Fe JIN *

Provided with ASL Interpretation

Join us for our monthly Family Mornings at Folk Art program featuring storytime, art activity, and explorations in the galleries. FREE Family Program!

Themes:

• February 12th - Lunar New Year & Stories | Make a Puppet Theater
• March 12th - Circus Fun!

New Orleans comes to Santa Fe at the Friends of Folk Art party of the year!  

Join us off-site at the Scottish Rite Temple.

An event supporting MOIFA’s high-quality educational programs & world-class exhibits. 

Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball

5:30 - 8 PM

Enjoy delicious hors d’oeuvres from Adobo Catering and a Big Easy cocktail, dance to the Partizani Brass Band, and enjoy lavish décor and authentic King Cake! Participate in our alluring costume contest with wonderful prizes. Don your most festive attire for an unforgettable extravaganza of collective joy. The after-dance party with JJ and the Hooligans is included in your admission!

Purchase tickets at Mardi Gras Ball Tix

Post Masquerade Dance Party

8 - 11 PM

Dance the night away with JJ and the Hooligans. Your admission includes Champagne, King Cake, and throw beads.

Purchase Tickets at Dance Party Tix

Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler-Let the Good Times Roll. For adults, age 21 and older.

oin us for art in the atrium on Sundays with art projects, coloring sheets, and self-guided treasure hunts. Add to your explorations at MOIFA with fun collection-inspired bilingual art kits, facilitated by our fantastic MOIFA docents. Our projects are always changing with changing gallery treasure hunts for the whole family.

This month’s themes:  

Sunday, February 19th - Make a Caribbean Sailor’s Valentine!

Sunday, February 26th- Yarn Art of Mexico and the Southwest - Make an Ojo de Dios

The program time is from 10 am - 4 pm, and the program is free with museum admission. Museum admission is always free for Kids and Members, program included with admission.

This is the first exhibition MOIFA has presented with work chosen staff. Thirth four staff members from six departments and two foundations selected  artworks from the museum’s permanent collection for a variety of reasons: from memorable past exhibitions, bringing awareness to a topic they are passionate about, a personal connection, or a work of art that simply sparks joy. The exhibition showcases 70 artworks from 26 countries and includes 38 recognized artists. 

Staff Picks: Favorites from the Collection features objects that were selected by members of the Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) staff. 

The exhibition showcases 70 artworks from 26 countries and includes 38 recognized artists. Thirty four staff members from six departments and two foundations selected artworks from the museum’s permanent collection for a variety of reasons: from memorable past exhibitions, bringing awareness to a topic they are passionate about, a personal connection, or a work of art that simply sparks joy.

Staff Picks: Favorites from the Collection features objects that were selected by members of the Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) staff. The exhibition showcases 70 artworks from 26 countries and includes 38 recognized artists

The selections highlight the diversity of the museum’s collection and present the perspectives of staff through their favorite works.. Staff made their selections by touring museum storage, researching work in the collection, picking pieces from previous exhibitions, or choosing from a geographic area.