Friends of Folk Art Events 2010-2011

Friends of Folk Art is an educational and social group of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation that helps support the outstanding exhibitions and public programs at the Museum of International Folk
Art. . .and has a great time doing so!

Membership Information:All members must first be members of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation, for details on the benefits and options, call 982-6366, ext. 106 or visit the Foundation web site at www.museumfoundation.org». The cost of a membership is $100 a year for individuals and $150 for two individuals. Memberships run for a year from the date of purchase. Proceeds from the Friends of Folk Art, a fund raising activity of the Folk Art Committee of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation benefit programs of the Museum of International Folk Art.

Guest Lecture
Tuesday, September 28th
10:00am
Auditorium
Museum of Indian Arts and Culture on Museum Hill.
The Museum of New Mexico Foundation/Friends of Folk Art present a lecture with Susan Crowley, Curator of Folk Art at the High Museum in Atlanta» talks about Southern Folk Art in conjunction with the Friends of Folk Art Fall trip. Atlanta's High Museum is dedicated to supporting and collecting works by Southern artists; the nucleus of the folk art collection is the T. Marshall Hahn Collection, donated in 1996, and Judith Alexander's gift of 130 works by Atlanta artist Nellie Mae Rowe. Other notable works include those of Reverend Howard Finster, Bill Traylor, Thornton Dial», Ulysses Davis, Sam Doyle, William Hawkins, and Mattie Lou O'Kelley. The collection of more than 750 objects also boasts extraordinary examples by artists from beyond the South, such as Henry Darger, Martín Ramírez», and Joseph Yoakum. By Museum Admission, FREE for New Museum of New Mexico Foundation Members»


Circle of Friends Annual Membership Event
Sunday September 12, 2010
1-4PM
Members bring your friends along to visit two historic haciendas in old Jacona Pueblo. One was built in 1350 and has been recently restored. Ask about the story, timeless art and friendships will be shared. Call Marina for details (505) 982-6366 ext. 107.


3rd Annual Folk Art Flea Market»
Saturday October 2, 2010
members coffee & first pick 9AM
10AM to 4PM
Donations appreciated! Fabulous selection of gently used folk art at bargain prices. Friends of Folk Art members shop early for first pick. Donations accepted throughout the year, call (505) 476-1201 to arrange donations.

All Aboard for Alabama
October 12-17, 2010
The Friends of Folk Art trip to Alabama includes the Montgomery Museum of Fine Art, Rosa Parks Museum, the St. James Historic Hotel and Gee's Bend. Click here for more information». For reservations call the Friends of Folk Art hotline at (505) 982-7799 ext 7.
(Photo, left to right:Louisiana Bendolph, Lonnie Holley and Mary Lee Bendolph at the Museum of International Folk Art, January 2008).$$$



Mad Hatter's Tea Party
Sunday November 21, 2010
3-5PM
Members and friends are invited to take a break from the holiday frenzy, bring out your finest hat, and enjoy a relaxed afternoon at a classic high tea and silent Auction. $40.00 per person.

Glass Studio Tour
Saturday April 9, 2011
9:30am to 3PM
Visit Elodie Holmes at Liquid Light studio», opportunity for 4 to make a glass item ( for a small fee). Lunch on your own at Counter Culture on Baca Street followed by a visit to New Mexico Creates Artist Mitch Berg».

Trading Post Trip
May 20-23, 2011
Visit trading posts in the Four Corners area on this three-day trip to the Navajo (Dine) reservation. $$

Annual Tour of Collectors Homes
Sunday August 7, 2011
Save the date for this always popular event! Three Delgado Street homes will be open for us to enjoy as we stroll between them. Enjoy distinctive homes and collections as delectable refreshments.


Trip to Japan
October 18-29, 2011
The tour begins and ends on Tokyo and includes Kyoto, as well as the monthly omicho/folk art market in the Kanazawa area. Visits to gardens, temples, shrines and onsen/hot springs are also planned. Call Sinji Usui at (505) 690-8476 for more information. $$$$

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