Wayang kulit (shadow puppet) performance of Indonesia is among the oldest and greatest story telling traditions in the world and is said to lie at the heart of Indonesian culture. Wayang kulit are flat, leather puppets elaborately decorated and perforated, casting intricate and dramatic shadows when performed. This is a highly refined art form that […]
Gamelan Concert by College of Santa Fe Gamelan Orchestra, presented in conjunction with the new exhibition Dancing Shadows, Epic Tales. By Museum admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. FREE on Sundays, youth 16 & under always free!
Writing with Thread: Traditional Textiles of Southwest Chinese Minorities features over 500 objects from the most inclusive collection of Southwest Chinese ethnic minority costumes in the world. Writing with Thread showcases the finest and rarest costumes from 15 ethnic groups and nearly 100 subgroups, exploring the meanings associated with the production and use of indigenous […]
Santa Fe International Folk Art Market artists Kelik Suwarno and Riyadi Susanto demonstrate shadow puppet making in the Atrium. Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday July 14, 16 and 18 from 1 to 4 PM. Presented in conjuction with the exhibition Dancing Shadows, Epic Tales:Wayang Kulit of Indonesia. By Museum admission.
Slide lecture with Pamela Nadjowski about Chinese minority dress. Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Writing with Threads: Traditional Textiles of Southwest Chinese Minorities. Admission is by Museum admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. Free every Sunday, foundation members and youth 16 and under always free.
Shadow puppet performances by Master Puppeteer Ki Purbo Asmoro The first performance is from 2 to 3:30pm, admission is by Museum admission. There will be an evening performance from 5:30 to 7 p.m., admission is $6.00 for adults, youth 16 and under and foundation members are free; advance ticket sales for the evening performance begins […]
Performances, hands on projects, refreshments, and more! By Museum Admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. free every Sunday.
The Museum of International Folk Art and the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture celebrate the holiday season on Sunday December 6th from 1 to 4 p.m. Family fun for all ages! New Mexico Residents with I.D. free every Sunday, youth 16 and under and foundation members always free!
Opening with a reception hosted by the Museum of New Mexico Women's Board. Admission is by Museum admission, New Mexico residents with ID free on Sundays. Foundation members and youth 16 and unders always free!
Museum of International Folk Art Lecture at the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture theater
Join renown poets Joan Logghe and Miriam Sagan for poetry readings in conjuntion with the exhibition Material World: Textiles and Dress from the Collection. By Museum admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. free on Sundays, youth 16 and under always free.
Inaugural exhibition opening in the Gallery of Conscience, guest curated by Dr. Suzanne K. Seriff, Chair of the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market's Artist Selection Committee. Dr. Marsha Bol, Director of the Museum of International Folk Art explains the concept of a gallery of conscience "As the largest folk art museum in the world, […]
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