Events for Jun. 2016

Krutak began tattoo research in 1996 as a graduate student at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Trained as an archaeologist and cultural anthropologist, he spent three years exploring the complex symbolism and practice of tattooing throughout the Arctic.

In 2002, Krutak embarked on a world tour devoted to recording the lives, stories, and experiences of tattooed people around the globe. He has worked as an Anthropological Consultant for three National Geographic television documentaries, and is the Technical Advisor for one of the world’s largest and most popular tattoo websites, www.vanishingtattoo.com. In 2003, he was a co-recipient of the American Book Award in Literature.

Look for Lars in the Discovery Channel (USA), Discovery World (Europe), and Discovery Travel & Living (Australia & New Zealand) series “Tattoo Hunter” focusing on indigenous body modification practices worldwide.

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Enjoy live Flamenco guitar music in the exhibition Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico .   On Wednesday June 8, Joaquin Gallegos performs. By Museum admission:  New Mexico resident Seniors (60 & up) are admitted FREE every Wednesday, single-museum adult admission for New Mexico residents is $6; our of state visitors are $9, youth 16 & under and Museum of New Mexico Foundation Members are always free!

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In Truchas we will visit the Nuestra Senora del Riosario Church; built in the early 1800’s the church is significant for its age, architecture and Altar screen.  We also have the rare opportunity to visit the town’s Morada, and the hand-made home of Isabro Ortega wil be opened to us.  In Las Trampas we will visit the San Jose Gracia Church, built in the late 1700’s the altar screen several bultos have been atributed  to early New Mexican Santeros. This tour is exclisively for current Friends of Folk Art members, and space is limited! The cost of the tour is $45.00 per person and includes transportation from the Museum of International Folk Art and lunch at Rancho de Chimayo. THIS EVENT HAS FILLED

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Market Opening Party Friday July 8 from 6:30 to 9pm Tickets are $225 ($175 tax-deductible) Enjoy Shopping, dancing, international music and refreshments. Early Bird Market Saturday July 9 from 7:30 -9am Tickets: $75.00 - includes all day Saturday Saturday Market Saturday July 9, 9 am-5pm Tickets $20 Youth 16 and Under free!

Sunday Market/Family Day Sunday July 10 9am-5pm Tickets $15 Youth 16 & under free!

Market tickets include admission to the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture, and the Museum of International Folk Art. Purchase tickets on-line at folkartalliance.org Tickets by phone (505-886-1251).

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Beginning Wednesday June 8, enjoy live Flamenco guitar music in the exhibition Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico. On Wednesday June 15 Ronaldo Baca, performs. By Museum admission:  New Mexico resident Seniors (60 & up) are admitted FREE every Wednesday, single-museum adult admission for New Mexico residents is $6; our of state visitors are $9, youth 16 & under and Museum of New Mexico Foundation Members are always free!

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Join acclaimed artists for a behind the scenes glimpse into today’s competitive art marketplace. Exchange stories with this panel of Native American, Hispanic and International artists and their apprentices about the challenges and opportunities they face in the 21st century. This program is presented in conjunction with the exhibition, Under Pressure: Choices Folk Artists Make in Today’s Global Marketplace

By musuem admission, Sundays free for New Mexico residents with I.D.; youth 17 and under and Museum of New Mexico Foundation Members always admitted free.Under Pressure is made possible in part through generous funding from Mark Naylor and Dale Gunn, an Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts, the International Folk Art Foundation, McCune Charitable Foundation and the Musuem of New Mexico Foundation’s Director’s Leadership Fund and Exhibitions Development Fund.

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Enjoy live Flamenco guitar music in the exhibition Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico.   On Wednesday June 22, Luis Campos performs. By Museum admission:  New Mexico resident Seniors (60 & up) are admitted FREE every Wednesday, single-museum adult admission for New Mexico residents is $6; our of state visitors are $9, youth 16 & under and Museum of New Mexico Foundation Members are always free!

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Enjoy live Flamenco guitar music in the exhibition Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico.   On Wednesday June 29 El Nino David performs. By Museum admission:  New Mexico resident Seniors (60 & up) are admitted FREE every Wednesday, single-museum adult admission for New Mexico residents is $6; our of state visitors are $9, youth 16 & under and Museum of New Mexico Foundation Members are always free!

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