Visiting with Children

Ongoing Activities

Children and the young at heart enjoy the book and toy lounge featuring books related to current exhibitions and toys that stimulate the imagination such as FolkManis hand puppets, a variety of building materials and blocks, doll house, train set (photo, left) and more! A generous selection of multicultural children's books and books for adults makes this a must visit for families with children. Display cases with special appeal to children are noted in the gallery guide for the exhibition Multiple Visions: A Common Bond» in the Girard Wing. Lloyd's Treasure Chest in the basement of the Neutrogena Wing », is a unique opportunity for all ages to go behind the scenes at the Museum. All age hands-on art making programs are offered seasonally, see Events below.


A variety of tools are juxtaposed with examples of the beautiful textiles that result featuring pieces from the Museum's unsurpassed collection of textiles and costumes from many cultures and regions. Continuing through January 4, 2009 in the Cotsen Gallery, Neutrogena Wing, visitors are invited to:

Try your hand at embroidery

Add to the group weaving

Use a loom to make a pot holder

Schedule of demonstrations»

Special Events

Sunday May 11, 2008
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
FINAL DAY for the exhibition Gee's Bend Quilts & Beyond: Louisiana Bendolph, Mary Lee Bendolph, Thornton Dial & Lonnie Holley»
This exhibit examines Bendolph's inspiration and creative process as well as her profound connection to the cultural practices and expressive traditions from which her work arises. Twelve dramatically designed, richly colored, improvisational quilts created by Mary Lee Bendolph and her family members; her mother Aolar Mosely, her daughter, Essie B. Pettway, and her daughter-in-law Louisiana P. Bendolph, are presented alongside evocative found object sculptures by noted African American self-taught artists Thornton Dial and visionary "yard art" artist Lonnie Holley and intaglio prints by the tree features artists. Films accompany this powerful exhibition.

Wednesday May 14, 2008
1-4 p.m.
Lace making demonstration by the Enchanted Lace Makers, presented in conjunction with the Needles + Pins» exhibition.
By Museum admission, NM resident seniors (60+) with I.D. admitted free on Wednesdays!






Sunday May 18, 2008
1-4 p.m.
Textile demonstrations by Espanola Valley Fiber Arts Center» artists By Museum admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. Admitted free every Sunday, youth 16 & under and foundation members always free!

Saturday & Sunday May 24 & 25, 2008»

Sunday May 25, 2008
3 p.m.
Santa Fe Suzuki School of Violin Spring concert. By Museum admission, NM residents with I.D. free on Sundays. For more information, please call Pam at 988-5804.


Sunday June 1, 2008
Open World Artists
1:00-2:30 Panel discussion with Russian Icon Painters Aleksey Vladimirovich Antsiferov, Yekaterina Aleksandrovna Komkova, Andery Vladimirovich Novikov, Mariya Yakovlevna Yakovleva and New Mexican Retablo Painters Mónica Sosaya Halford, John Jimenez, Nicolas Otero and Arlene Cisneros Sena
2:30 -4:00 Artist demonstrations by Russian Icon Painters and New Mexican Retabo painters.
By Museum admission, New Mexico residents with I.D. Free on Sundays!
Support provided by the Open World Program» of the Library of Congress, the Santa Fe Council on International Relations» and the Museum of Spanish Colonial Arts».

OPEN LATE & FREE
Wednesday June 4, 2008
5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy exhibitions at the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture», the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art» and the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian». Free first Wednesdays continue on Museum Hill through October!

Sunday June 15, 2008
1-3 p.m.
Walking Together Community Labyrinth Walk celebrating the Summer Solstice with the Santa Fe Labyrinth Resource Group. Live music! The labyrinth is outdoors, please dress appropriately. For more information call Liz Paterson at (505) 474-0002. FREE!





The Santa Fe International Folk Art Market







More than 100 master folk artists from more than 40 countries gather on Museum Hill. Fabulous entertainment, international food booths, artist demonstrations and more! Early bird Preview 7:30 a.m. Saturday July 12!
Family Day Sunday July 13, Amulet making for all ages and abilities from 12 to 3 p.m.! The World is Coming to Santa Fe July 12 & 13, 2008 »


Tuesday & Thursday July 22 & 24
NEW TIME! 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Arts Alive!
Make Otomi figures with Museum Educators! All-age, hands-on activities in the Outdoor classroom on Milner Plaza, in the Atrium when it rains. No advance registration, no materials fee! Great fun for all ages and abilities! Groups of 6 or more, please contact Patricia Sigala at 476-1212 to coordinate participation and guarantee free admission to the Museum.

Tuesday & Thursday July 29 & 31
Arts Alive! 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Make pop-up thrones with Museum educators! All-age, hands-on activities in the Outdoor classroom on Milner Plaza, in the Atrium when it rains. No advance registration, no materials fee! Great fun for all ages and abilities! Groups of 6 or more, please contact Patricia Sigala at 476-1212 to coordinate participation and guarantee free admission to the Museum.

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