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The Girard Collection: Enduring Appeal It is entirely possible to be both delighted and overwhelmed by the Alexander Girard’s one-of-a-kind exhibition—even after more than twenty-five years. The vastness of the exhibit spac...
Santa Fe, NM – New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs (NMDCA) proudly announces that Charlie Lockwood has been appointed to serve as executive director of Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) on Museum Hill in Santa Fe. Lockwood will begin in thi...
Santa Fe, NM- Parkas are unique garments which embody the creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation of their makers. The latest exhibition from Museum of International Folk Art explores the art ...
Santa Fe, NM – Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) presents the 12th annual Folk Art Flea Saturday, Ma...
Santa Fe, NM - The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) presents La Cartonería Mexicana...
Santa Fe, New Mexico – Musica buena means good music, and that is what the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs’ W...
Santa Fe, New Mexico - New Mexico residents will be bringing their precious heirlooms and garage sale treasures to Milner Plaza on Museum Hill on June 14, 2022, when ANTIQUES ROADSHOW arrives in the capital city....
Santa Fe, New Mexico - New Mexico residents will be bringing their precious heirlooms and garage sale treasures to Milner Plaza on Museum Hill on June 14, 2022, when ANTIQUES ROADSHOW arrives in the capital city....
For Immediate Release Santa Fe, New Mexico – The village of Magdalena will come together for an afternoon of m...
Santa Fe, NM - Museum of International Folk Art presents the 11th Annual Folk Art Flea on Saturday, June 11, with the largest and most diverse inventory in its history and a spacious new location to accommodate folk art from around the...
Santa Fe, NM – The Museum of International Folk Art is proud to present “Dressing with Purpose: Belonging and Resistance in Scandinavia” opening in the Neutrogena Galle...
In collaboration with Museum Hill partners, a new thematic display, “Glass: Selections from the Collection,” has moved into Lloyd’s Treasure Chest at the Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA). This exhibi...
The COVID-19 pandemic has shocked a...
The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) is excited to present a virtual “charla” (chat) with filmmaker Cody Edison on his award-winning film “And Those Who Dance it Surrender Their Hearts to Each Other” at 2 p.m. on W...
The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) is excited to announce that it has been approved for a $40,000 Grants for Arts Projects award to support the upcoming exhibition “To Keep Them Warm: The Alaska Native Parka.” MOIFA’s projec...
Explore one of the world’s largest folk art collections and much more at the Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA). The museum, located on beautiful Museum Hill in Santa Fe, safely reopened to the public on Feb. 4, in accordance with COV...
Germany, c. 1840
Collection Jonathan Parks
Belt or ribbon looms, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Austria, 17th and 19th centuries, wood. Photograph by Ricardo Martinez.
Strip cloth and heddle pulley, Baule, Ivory Coast, 20th century, cotton, wood. Photograph by Ricardo Martinez.
“Italian Villa with Boats,” Museum of International Folk Art (DCA), Santa Fe, New Mexico. Photo by Blair Clark.
Mexican Kitchen
Girard Foundation Collection in the Museum of International Folk Art, Museum of New Mexico, DCA, Santa Fe.
Black Rag Dolls
United States, 19th-20th century
Girard Foundation Collection in the Museum of International Folk Art, Museum of New Mexico, DCA, Santa Fe.
L to R: Owl Back, Women's Rights, Medallion, Young America, Tripod 1891
Hosea Hayden, 1820-1897, Union County, Indiana
Collection Jan Petry
Clean out your garage, your closets and trunks! Get a tax deduction for donating your gently used folk art to the Folk Art Flea! Friendly committee members will be available from Noon to 4pm to cheerfully accept your donations to the 7th Annual Folk Art Flea begining on Monday April 4th and continuing daily through […]
The Morris Circus is modeled after a 1930s “railroad circus,” back in the days when a circus would come to town by rail, set up in a day, perform for a local audience, then pack up and move on to the next venue. Morris fondly remembered the excitement that accompanied the arrival of the circus […]
After 30 years, the beloved Morris Miniature Circus returns to the Museum of International Folk Art. In 2016, the museum will restore and install the Circus once again. The Morris Circus is modeled after a 1930s “railroad circus,” back in the days when a circus would come to town by rail, set up in a […]
Two of the most influential musicians from Galicia, Spain will perform original compositions, adaptations of traditional songs, and reinterpretations of classics including poetry by Federico García Lorca. Seating is limited, early arrival is suggested. Presented in conjunction with Flamenco: From Spain to New Mexico. By Museum admission, New Mexico Residents with I.D. FREE on Sundays, youth 16 […]
Public gatherings will be held in each of the four City Council districts, bringing residents, businesses and organizations from the neighborhoods together in order to gather thoughts, data and encourage conversation. March 15, 6:00 to 7:30 PM, Museum of International Folk Art, Atrium ( On Museum Hill at706 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505) To […]
Celebrate the Lunar New Year and the opening of a New exhibition at the Museum of International Folk Art! In the Atrium: 1-4 pm Hands-on art making activities for ages 3 to 103 include making Khamsas, a powerful form of personal protection; and Japanese Ema, decorate a plaque with your wish. Gamelan Encantada performs Javanse […]
Almost universally, yet through varied means and belief systems, people have found ways to connect with these powers to bring stability to their lives, to divert ill-will and harm, and to attract love, fertility, prosperity, longevity, and safety ... essentially, to harness protection, blessings, and good fortune for themselves, their loved ones, and their communities. […]
Spend an afternoon in the heart of southern Spain, the land of Flamenco. Nicolasa Chavez, Curator of Hispanic Collections will present a leture and demonstration on the origins of this beautiful music and dance. The presentation will be accompanied by live guitar, singing and dance. To RSVP, send e-mail to firendsoffolkart@gmail.com or call the Museum […]
The Museum of International Folk Art is closed January 1
Known as a folkloric art form that began among the Gypsy people of southern Spain, this exhibition traces Flamenco to its arrival in the U.S. and its rise as an international art form now enjoyed by millions. The exhibition features costumes, play bills, instruments, and paintings, complemented by lectures, workshops and performances. Tracing flamenco’s journey […]
Panel discussion and Open conversation Between Two Worlds: A Transgender Perspective. Maintaining folk art as a catalyst, panelists will discuss their own perspectives and experiences as trans individuals, community leaders and advocates. The panel discussion will be followed by an open forum inviting audience participation. Admission is by museum admission: New Mexico residents with I.D. […]
Judy Frater is the director of "Somalya Kala Vidya", a design school for indigenous artisans in Kutch, India. She will discuss the uniqueness of this school which was founded with the idea of local artisans, reflecting their own traditions, becoming the designers of products for the global market. A special selection of products from the […]
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