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. 116 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.


Friends of Folk Art Member Events 2011-2012

Discover El Rito & Its Artists
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Visit the studios of Nicholas Herrera», known as the El Rito Santero and noted photographer David Michael Kennedy». We will visit a historic church that features a unique alter piece. We'll travel by private coach and stop along the way for lunch. $

Chocolate: A Love Affair
Sunday February 12, 2012
2-4 PM
Explore and taste the exotic world of chocolate! Meet the makers of specialty chocolate and share their passion for their craft. See demonstrations and sample handmade chocolates and elixirs inspired by the Aztecs and Mayans. Celebrate Valentine's Day early at this chocolate lovers' odyssey. Free

Folk Art Flea Market»
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Friends of Folk Art members are admitted at 9AM, (the public will be admitted at 10AM) for first pick shopping and a continental breakfast. A very specialized sale, not your usual Flea Market! In order to continue and increase community support for The Museum of International Folk Art, the Friends of Folk Art are organizing our community-wide Folk Art Flea Market! Donations accepted at the Museum of International Folk Art Sunday May 13 through Thursday May 17. To make other arrangements for your donations, please call (505) 476-1201.

Surprise Event
July 2012
Celebrate Bastille Day with delicious French food and drinks at a popular local watering hole.

Annual Tour of Collectors Homes
Sunday August 5, 2012
Save the date for this always popular event! Enjoy distinctive homes and model train collections of four of Santa Fe's train enthusiasts.

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