There’s always something exciting happening at the Museum of International Folk Art! Join us for our many programs listed below.
![The Fabulous Folk Art Flea is coming Saturday, May 4, 2024!](http://media.newmexicoculture.org/media_files/events/5760_thumb.jpg )
The Fabulous Folk Art Flea is coming Saturday, May 4, 2024!
May 4, 202410:00 AM - 2:00 PM
The fabulous Folk Art Flea is back! Once again, the much beloved and anticipated Flea will be at the Santa Fe County Fairgrounds at 3229 Rodeo Road featuring hundreds of curated folk art pieces from collectors and artists around the world. The donated art benefits educational programs and exhibitions at the Museum of International Folk Art, through the Museum of New Mexico Foundation, a private nonprofit organization.
Admission is free and members of Friends of Folk Art (FOFA) enjoy early admission to the Flea from 9 to 10 a.m. Public admission is from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
To become a sponsor and help make this popular community event possible, click here.
For information on joining FOFA, a membership group of the Museum of New Mexico Foundation, please click here.
For questions, please email friendsoffolkart@gmail.com
+ Read More![Family Mornings at Folk Art](http://media.newmexicoculture.org/media_files/events/5859_thumb.jpg )
Join us for our monthly Family Mornings at Folk Art program featuring storytime, art activity, and explorations in the galleries. FREE program!
This month’s theme: Paper Art with Papier Mâché
ASL Interpretation is provided for this program.
+ Read More![Claiming Space: The Aesthetics and Politics of Graduation Dress](http://media.newmexicoculture.org/media_files/events/5942_thumb.jpg )
Claiming Space: The Aesthetics and Politics of Graduation Dress
June 1, 20242:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for a talk about the aesthetics and politics of graduation dress by folklorist, Sheila Bock. A book signing with the author will follow her talk.
Sheila Bock is a folklorist and associate professor in the Department of Interdisciplinary, Gender, and Ethnic Studies at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She is author of the book Claiming Space: Performing the Personal through Decorated Mortarboards.
Register in advance | Program is included with Museum Admission.
ASL Interpretation is provided for this event.
+ Read More![Family Mornings at Folk Art](http://media.newmexicoculture.org/media_files/events/5860_thumb.jpg )
Join us for our monthly Family Mornings at Folk Art program featuring storytime, art activity, and explorations in the galleries. FREE program!
This month’s theme: Summer Time!
ASL Interpretation is provided for this program.
+ Read More![Decorating with Folk & Tribal Art](http://media.newmexicoculture.org/media_files/events/5998_thumb.jpg )
Decorating with Folk & Tribal Art
June 9, 20242:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Doors open at 1:30 p.m. for Reception
Vernick Auditorium
Displaying folk or tribal art whether a collection or just a few special pieces require a sensitivity to nuances of spatial aesthetics as well as the principals of design.
+ Read More![Between the Lines: Prison, Poetry & Families](http://media.newmexicoculture.org/media_files/events/5929_thumb.jpg )
Between the Lines: Prison, Poetry & Families
June 16, 20241:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon of poetry and community gathering! Additional details will be forthcoming...
- 1:00-2:00 PM - Poetry reading in Auditorium
- 2:00-3:00 PM- Reception & hands-on making in Atrium
ASL Interpretation will be provided during the poetry readings.
Program presented in conjunction with the upcoming exhibit Between the Lines: Prison Art & Advocacy
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