Currently on display in the New Mexico History Museum’s Palace of the Governors, is an unusual jewelry collection from the 1940s and 1950s that exemplifies a beneficial economic relationship between Diné (Navajo) silversmith, David Taliman (1901–1967), and Jewish merchant, William C. Ilfeld (1905–1979). William C. Ilfeld was the grandson of the Jewish pioneer Charles Ilfeld, […]
The Holt/Smithson Foundation announces the second in the ten-year series of Annual Lectures, an initiative that invites artists, writers, and thinkers to raise questions and present research extending the creative legacies of the artists Nancy Holt and Robert Smithson. Over the course of a decade, the Foundation will partner with a new institution each year […]
Jazz Musician, Delbert Anderson (Diné) and jazz vocalist, Julia Keefe (Nez Perce) will grace the stage at the Museum of Indian Arts + Culture. The Here, Now and Always exhibit features Language and Song and Delbert Anderson and Julia Keefe bring together their talents infused with Indigenous music and jazz. Special appreciation to the Institute […]
Along with exploring exhibition themes, aesthetics, materials and artists, visitors will have the opportunity to provide their input in this initial iteration of the upcoming exhibition Between the Lines: Prison Art and Advocacy. This six-month exhibition will ask visitors to reflect on individual pieces and installation themes through a series of prompts, talk back boards and […]
The first Sunday of each month we invite families to join us in a fun art-making session at the Museum. Explore the galleries to find inspiration and enjoy the power of creating with your loved ones and friends. Light snacks will be available. These events are FREE for all New Mexico residents. In April, the […]
Join us for our monthly Family Mornings at Folk Art program featuring storytime, art activity, and explorations in the galleries. FREE Family Program! Themes: April 2nd ( 1st Sunday) - Earth Day Celebration May 14th- Cartonería: Paper Mache Extravaganza
Ricardo Caté is from Kewa Pueblo is well known for his popular cartoon “Without Reservations”. Caté is the only Native American cartoonist whose work is carried by a daily mainstream newspaper. Ricardo has a very funny sense of humor and his cartoons tie into everyday news, life on the reservation and how things relate to […]
Multiple Visions: A Common Bond Permanent ExhibitOn long-term display Multiple Visions: A Common Bond has been the destination for well over a million first-time and repeat visitors to the Museum of International Folk Art. First, second, third, or countless times around, we find our gaze drawn by different objects, different scenes. With more than 10,000 objects […]
As part of our Highlights from the Collection: The Larry and Alyce Frank Collection of Santos (saints), in the Palace of the Governors features sixty retablos (devotional paintings on panel) and bultos (carved religious sculptures) from 1810-1880. They were acquired by the museum in 2007, and previously on display as part of the Tesoros de […]
Have you ever said “I can’t draw?” We think you can! Starting at 5pm, Museum staff will be offering beginning drawing lessons in our galleries and sculpture gardens for anyone who would like to join us. Materials will be provided, but you are also welcome to bring your own sketch pad if you would like. […]
Axle will be traveling to schools and community events around Santa Fe and beyond with MoIFA bi-lingual educator Kemely Gomez, engaging people with art-making and learning opportunities.
Please join us with FREE Admission to all as we celebrate Art and History every first Friday evening of every month with some of our additional museum and gallery friends located along Palace Avenue in the heart of the historic Santa Fe Plaza. Each month we will highlight something new and wonderful to share. Together, […]
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