• Opening Reception for Dancing Shadows, Epic Tales: Wayang Kulit of Indonesia

    Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    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

    Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    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!

  • Opening Reception for Writing with Thread Free public opening

    Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • Artist Demonstration Indonesian Shadow Puppets

    Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    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.

  • Textile Lecture Textiles and Costumes from Southwestern China

    Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    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.

  • Indonesian Shadow Puppet Performances Wayang Kulit Performances

    Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    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 […]

  • 100th Anniversary Celebration

    Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    Performances, hands on projects, refreshments, and more!  By Museum Admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. free every Sunday.

  • Winter Celebration on Museum Hill

    Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    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!

  • Poetry Reading

    Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    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.

  • Opening Reception for Empowering Women Artisan Cooperatives That Transform Communities

    Museum of International Folk Art 706 Camino Lejo, on Museum Hill, Santa Fe, NM, United States

    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, […]