Museum of International Folk Art

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Museum of International Folk Art

706 Camino Lejo, On Museum Hill

www.internationalfolkart.org

Open daily from May through October 10:00AM - 5:00PM; November through April 10:00AM - 5:00PM (Tuesday through Sunday)


Folk art is often associated with textiles, costumes, ceramics, wood carvings, etc. but what makes it unusual and authentic? The Museum of International Folk Art can answer this question in more depth here, but at the heart of what defines each piece is the community it came from. Founded in 1953, the Museum has grown tremendously since then, exhibiting more than 130,000 examples of international folk and traditional arts dispersed among 5 different galleries: the Hispanic Heritage Wing and Contemporary Hispanic Gallery, the Girard Wing, the Neutrogena Wing, and the Gallery of Conscience. The Gerard Wing's long-term exhibition Multiple Visions: A Common Bond is an unofficial fan fave for its unorthodox showroom, featuring various art pieces that are hanging from the ceiling at different heights and bold areas of color used to define sections of the exhibit.

What is it about New Mexico's capital that makes is so magical, and such a hotbed of artists, artistic expression, and the creatively divine? This, the 2nd oldest city in the US, is also a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Arts. While much of the artwork in the region has been influenced by old Native American and Spanish traditions, newer artists have also contributed to the city's creative hotbed. Starting with the historic Pueblo-style style architecture lining the streets of the city, you'll be able to fill your senses with art and inspiration in any of the over 200 galleries across town. It's hard to choose favorites in a city so ripe with creative energy, but here are four interesting places to experience the art of Santa Fe!


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