July 2008

OPEN 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. DAILY
Through September 1, 2008

E V E N T S

ART ON THE HILL!
ALL Museum Hill Museums are OPEN LATE & FREE
Wednesday July 2, 2008
5:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Enjoy exhibitions at the the Wheelwright Museum of the American Indian» , The Museum of International Folk Art, Museum of Indian Arts & Culture», and the Museum of Spanish Colonial Art» Concessions by Walter Burke Catering outdoors on Milner Plaza. 6 p.m. Gallery talk with Nicolasa Chavez in the Hispanic Heritage Wing. Free first Wednesdays continue on Museum Hill» through October!

Saturday July 5, 2008
1-3 p.m.
The Museum of New Mexico Foundation Shops presents a book signing and talk with noted author Toni Sikes. Presented in conjunction with the new A Chair for All Reasons exhibition.


Friday, July 11, 2008
Artist Welcome Preview & Benefit
Over 100 artists from 41 countries! Tickets are $250 ($175 tax-deductible donation) includes Saturday morning Early Bird ticket!


Saturday July 12, 2008
Early Bird Market: 7:30 to 9:00 a.m. Tickets $50 ($25 tax-deductible donation) includes all day Saturday admission.
Market: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets $10 in advance, $15 Market day
Youth 16 & under FREE!
11 a.m. All-age African drum and dance demonstration/workshop with Agalu, Museum of International Folk Art Auditorium.
2 p.m. Moroccan music and dance demonstration/workshop with Hassan Hakmoun.

Sunday July 13, 2008
Family Day: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets $5.00-Youth 16 & under FREE!
Noon to 3 p.m. Amulet making for all ages, Museum of International Folk Art Atrium.

ALL TICKETS include admission to the Museum of International Folk Art and the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture. Tickets by phone: 877-567-7380. visit www.folkartmarket.org» for more information!


Tuesday & Thursday July 22 & 24
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. New Time!
Arts Alive!
Make Otomi Figures with Museum Educators. Free drop in hands-on workshops for all ages! In the Outdoor classroom on Milner Plaza, in the Atrium when it rains. No advance registration, no materials fee! Groups of 6 or more, please contact Patricia Sigala at 476-1212 to coordinate participation and guarantee free admission to the Museum.

 

Tuesdays through Saturdays July 22 through July 31
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
July 22, 23, 24, 25,and 26
Big Fiber/Human Tools II.
All ages and skill levels are invited to contribute to a community art project using knotting and tying techniques with guest artist Tracy Krumm». Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Needles + Pins: Textiles and Tools» in the Cotsen Gallery, Neutrogena Wing through January 4, 2009.

Tuesdays through Saturdays July 22 through July 31
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
and July 29, 30, 31
Big Fiber/Human Tools II.
All ages and skill levels are invited to contribute to a community art project using knotting and tying techniques with guest artist Tracy Krumm». Presented in conjunction with the exhibition Needles + Pins: Textiles and Tools» in the Cotsen Gallery, Neutrogena Wing through January 4, 2009.

Tuesday & Thursday July 29 & 31
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. New Time!
Arts Alive!
Make pop-up thrones with Museum Educators. Free drop in hands-on workshops for all ages! In the Outdoor classroom on Milner Plaza, in the Atrium when it rains. No advance registration, no materials fee! 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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Museum Hill Cafe
open 11 am to 3:30 p.m.
820-1776
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