Events for Apr. 2023

Donate Folk Art Saturdays, April 1st, 15th, and 22nd 11 am – 2 pm

Bring your gently-used folk art donations to the Museum of International Folk Art at 706 Camino Lejo (back parking lot) or call 505-476-1201 for other arrangements.

All donations are tax deductible

To become a sponsor of the Flea, please call 505-216-0829 or visit museumfoundation.org/flea sponsors

For more information, please visit museumfoundation.org/flea

Join us for our monthly Family Mornings at Folk Art program featuring storytime, art activity, and explorations in the galleries. FREE Family Program!

Themes:

• April 2nd ( 1st Sunday) - Earth Day Celebration
• May 14th- Cartonería: Paper Mache Extravaganza

First Free Sundays of the month

Join us for a docent tour with ASL interpretation of Alexander Girard’s Multiple Visions exhibit. 

Museum admission will be free for this First Sunday event.

We are pleased to present Rick Phelps’ Post Fiesta Wares, an installation inside Axle’s mobile artspace. The exhibition is in conjunction with the exhibit Cartonería: The Mexican Art of Paper and Paste, now on view at the museum.

Opening in the Santa Fe Railyard shade structure by Farmers’ Market, Friday, April 7, 5–7 pm

Post Fiesta Wares will be on view from April 7th through May 28th. Check back soon to see the location Axle will be visiting.

More info on Axle Contemporary’s website here:  https://www.axleart.com

Photo: Dodo by Rick Phelps

Donate Folk Art Saturdays, April 15th and 22nd 11 am – 2 pm

Bring your gently-used folk art donations to the Museum of International Folk Art at 706 Camino Lejo (back parking lot) or call 505-476-1201 for other arrangements.

All donations are tax deductible

To become a sponsor of the Flea, please call 505-216-0829 or visit museumfoundation.org/flea-sponsors

For more information, please visit museumfoundation.org/flea

Papier-Mâché Artist, Óscar Becerra-Mora  will give a talk on Xólotl: Dios Perro along with Ericka Hernandez from the Mexican Cultural Center in Denver. 

Oscar Becerra-Mora is one Mexico’s great contemporary artists. He has dedicated more than 10 years to the art of cartonería: vibrantly painted papier-mâché sculptures incorporating modeled cardboard.

Xólotl: Dios Perro is the first monumental alebrije that has been displayed throughout the United States since 2013.  This 15 foot sculpture will be exhibited at the Southside Public Library as part of a three way collaboration between the Museum of International Folk Art, The Mexican Cultural Center in Denver, and the Southside Public Library in Santa Fe. The giant alebrije will be on display from April 17 – December 4, 2023.

Come and meet the artist Óscar Becerra-Mora who created Xólotl: Dios Perro, the giant alebrije and enjoy light refreshments.

Southside Branch Library - 6599 Jaguar Drive Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507

Óscar Becerra-Mora is one Mexico’s great contemporary artists. He has dedicated more than 10 years to the art of cartonería: vibrantly painted papier-mâché sculptures incorporating modeled cardboard.

Xólotl: Dios Perro is the first monumental alebrije that has been displayed throughout the United States since 2013. This 15 foot sculpture will be exhibited at the Southside Public Library as part of a three way collaboration between the Museum of International Folk Art, The Mexican Cultural Center in Denver, and the Southside Public Library in Santa Fe. The giant alebrije will be on display from April 17 – December 4, 2023.

DONATE FOLK ART ANYTIME TO THE FOLK ART FLEA!

Give your beloved folk art a new home by donating to the fabulous Folk Art Flea.  Friends of Folk Art (FOFA) are accepting donations of gently used decorative art, ethnic clothing, and jewelry throughout the year. Please call the Friends of Folk Art (FOFA) information line at 505-476-1201 or send an email to friendsoffolkart@gmail.com to arrange a pick-up or delivery time. Donations are tax deductible and benefit educational programs and exhibitions at the Museum of International Folk Art.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR DRIVE-THRU FOLK ART DONATION DAYS!

Drive-thru donation days will be Saturday, April 6 & Sunday, April 7 and Saturday, April 20 & Sunday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop off is located behind the Museum of International Folk Art. FOFA volunteers will accept your folk art and present you with a tax deductible receipt.

For questions, please email friendsoffolkart@gmail.com

DONATE FOLK ART ANYTIME TO THE FOLK ART FLEA!

Give your beloved folk art a new home by donating to the fabulous Folk Art Flea.  Friends of Folk Art (FOFA) are accepting donations of gently used decorative art, ethnic clothing, and jewelry throughout the year. Please call the Friends of Folk Art (FOFA) information line at 505-476-1201 or send an email to friendsoffolkart@gmail.com to arrange a pick-up or delivery time. Donations are tax deductible and benefit educational programs and exhibitions at the Museum of International Folk Art.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR DRIVE-THRU FOLK ART DONATION DAYS!

Drive-thru donation days will be Saturday, April 6 & Sunday, April 7 and Saturday, April 20 & Sunday, April 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop off is located behind the Museum of International Folk Art. FOFA volunteers will accept your folk art and present you with a tax deductible receipt.

For questions, please email friendsoffolkart@gmail.com