There’s always something exciting happening at the Museum of International Folk Art! Join us for our many programs listed below.
VIRTUAL TALK: What is Folk? Museums, Markets, and the Invention of an American Art Tradition
October 7, 20204:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Virtual Talk by Emelie Gevalt, curator of Folk Art at the American Folk Art Museum in New York City
Since its popularization in the 1920s, the term “American folk art” has been used to mean different things to different people, ranging from Americana collectors to modern artists, dealers, curators, and scholars across multiple disciplines. The genre has historically encompassed an equally broad range of objects, from carousel figures, quilts, and whirligigs to forms traditionally considered more academic, such as portraiture and landscape painting. Drawing on examples from the collection of the American Folk Art Museum, this talk will offer a glimpse into the history of a sometimes unwieldy collecting category, tracing its development in both commercial and museum contexts, from the early 20th century into the present day.
Zoom Program - Wednesday, October 7 at 4 pm MDT
+ Read MoreJoin us on Sunday, October 11th at 10 am for our free virtual Family Mornings at Folk Art Museum featuring Grab-and-Go Art Kits and a Zoom program. The October theme is "Tiny Towns". The Zoom program will include Story Time and ‘Show-and-Tell’ Time for the children to share their Art. By registering, you are consenting to your child being on camera and audio throughout the duration of the program.
Grab-and-Go Kits will be available for pick up Friday or Saturday prior to the day of the Zoom meeting. Please register in advance to receive the art kit, which will include instructions and supplies for the project. Supplies are limited, and kits are only available as they last.
Register for the Grab-n-Go Kits, or the Family Morning Zoom meeting, or both here: https://forms.gle/8wvJBL9gxLfDQRad8
+ Read MoreMake a Mini Community! FREE Folk Art To Go activity kits provided by the Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA). The activity kits will be available on Thursday (10/15th) & Saturday (10/17th) at the Southside Library through curbside pick-up (noon-5:30pm) while supplies last.
+ Read MoreOnline Ghost Storytelling on Halloween Eve!
October 30, 20208:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Join us for Ghost Storytelling on Halloween Eve!
Joe Hayes and Satori Murata tell spooky stories from Japan and the US on FRIDAY October 30th at 8 pm MDT. This will be a night of ghost storytelling featuring award-winning author and beloved storyteller Joe Hayes and Japanese language teacher and translator Satori Murata.
Fun for the whole family, recommended for ages 10 and older. Join us live on Zoom https://zoom.us/j/94764345956?pwd=UkNBQkhqekNqRnE4TjNiWkttMUtzdz09
In celebration of the exhibition, Yokai: Ghosts and Demons of Japan, now online: https://yokai.moifa.org
+ Read MoreLearn about Japanese monsters and join local artist Joel Nakamura in a monster drawing activity. An award-winning artist Joel Nakamura is known for his unique style: a blend of folk art and sophisticated iconography rendered in a neo-primitive technique.
Grab your paper and favorite drawing tools, and wear a fun costume if you like! For all ages, on Saturday October 31st at 3 pm MDT.
Join us live on Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/92930226710?pwd=L2xIdnE4emFMRDhrVnVnRVRpWUk3Zz09
In celebration of the exhibition, Yokai: Ghosts and Demons of Japan, now online: https://yokai.moifa.org
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