- Florence Dibell Bartlett, Founder
online http://www.moifa.org
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- Location:
- Santa Fe, NM, 87505
- Phone:
- 505-476-1200
- Tues - Sun:
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Events
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- Una Noche de Los Muertos
Museum of International Folk Art
Saturday, November 14 at 6:30pm - Special Show and Folk Art Sale
Museum of International Folk Art
Friday, November 27 at 10:00am - Winter Celebration
Museum of International Folk Art
Sunday, December 6 at 1:00pm - Material World: Textiles & Dre...
Museum of International Folk Art
Sunday, December 20 at 1:00pm
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About the Museum of International Folk Art: 
Museum of International Folk Art
The Museum of International Folk Art opened to the public in 1953, and has gained national and international recognition as the home of the world's largest collection of folk art, with more than 135,000 objects from over 100 countries.
Founded by Florence Dibell Bartlett, the museum has four wings devoted to folk art: the original Bartlett wing, the Girard wing (1982), the Hispanic Heritage wing (1989), and the Neutrogena wing (1998). Lloyd's Treasure Chest, in the Neutrogena wing, is an open and interactive storage area that allows visitors access to changing displays drawn from various collections.
Public programs for all ages are offered at the museum throughout the year.
Hispanic Heritage Wing: 
A Century of Masters: The NEA Heritage Fellows of New Mexico
Featuring the works of National Heritage Fellowship Artists from New Mexico: George López (artist, woodcarver, deceased) 1982 Margaret Tafoya (Santa Clara potter, deceased) 1984 Cleofes Vigil (storyteller, singer, deceased) 1984 Helen Cordero (Cochiti potter, deceased) 1986 Emilio & Senaida Romero (artists, tinwork and colcha embroidery, deceased) 1987 Frances Varos Graves (colcha embroiderer, deceased) 1994 Ramón José López(artist, santero and silversmith) 1997 Roberto & Lorenzo Martinez (musicians) 2003 Charles M. Carrillo (artist, santero) 2006 Esther Martinez (San Juan storyteller, deceased) 2006 Eliseo & Paula Rodriguez (artists, straw appliqué) 2004 Irvin Trujillo (Rio Grande weaver) 2007. Programing scheduled
through to closing, May 22, 2011.
The Girard Wing: 
Multiple Visions: A Common Bond
In the Girard Wing
It is entirely possible to be both delighted and overwhelmed by the Alexander Girard’s one-of-a-kind exhibition—even after twenty-five years. The vastness of the exhibit space, the complexity of the design, the sheer quantity of objects on display—the immensity and intensity can be overpowering. And compelling.That’s why Multiple Visions: A Common Bond has been the destination for well over a million first-time and repeat visitors to the Museum of International Folk Art.
Lloyd's Treasure Chest: 
Lloyd's Treasure Chest
Opening December 1, 2009 Winter Holiday Traditions from Around the World
Lloyd's Treasure Chest offers visitors interactive displays about collections and how museums care for collections. Here, visitors have the opportunity to experience the behind-the-scenes museum activities and gain insight into aspects of preservation and conservation relating to the diverse works, and see videos about folk artists. For more information, contact Aurelia Gomez at 505-476-1211 or aurelia.gomez@state.nm.us
Neutrogena Wing: Material World: Treasures form the Textile Collection
Opening reception Sunday December 20, 2009 1 -4 pm.
For more information, contact Aurelia Gomez at 505-476-1211 or aurelia.gomez@state.nm.us
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Mica Seidel Thanks for letting us all know about your activity on here at the NMAM meeting. What a great idea.
Museum of International Folk Art MOIFA art making project instructions are free and on-line. Developed for teachers, you can do the projects with groups, at home- where ever! Post pictures of your creations here
Museum of International Folk Art
Material World presents a tantalizing glimpse into the Museum of International Folk Art's largest collection of textiles and costumes stored in 57 closets and numerous trunks and drawers. The 138 rarely-seen items in this exhibition highlight the remarkable breadth and depth of 20,000 objects ranging from everyday hous...ehold articles to elaborately detailed ceremonial wear in the Museum's textile collection.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a richly illustrated catalog authored by exhibition curator Bobbie Sumberg. The catalog divides the textile and costume collection into two categories, textiles and dress, and into several subcategories: Textiles for the bed; for the dwelling; for the church, temple, or ceremony; and, decorative pieces such as samplers. Dress is divided into headwear, outerwear, footwear, accessories, ceremonial, and complete ensembles. (Photo, above, left: Boots, leather, linen, metallic thread, tooled. Syria. Gift of Irene Fisher and Dr. Estella Warner. Photo by Addison Doty)
Curator Bobbie Sumberg says, "Making and embellishing textiles can be a powerful tool of socialization and a reflection of cultural values. By looking at the production and use of textiles, numerous aspects of history and culture become illuminated. For example, gender roles within a family and within a society or culture are usually played out when cloth is made and worn."Read More
The exhibition will be accompanied by a richly illustrated catalog authored by exhibition curator Bobbie Sumberg. The catalog divides the textile and costume collection into two categories, textiles and dress, and into several subcategories: Textiles for the bed; for the dwelling; for the church, temple, or ceremony; and, decorative pieces such as samplers. Dress is divided into headwear, outerwear, footwear, accessories, ceremonial, and complete ensembles. (Photo, above, left: Boots, leather, linen, metallic thread, tooled. Syria. Gift of Irene Fisher and Dr. Estella Warner. Photo by Addison Doty)
Curator Bobbie Sumberg says, "Making and embellishing textiles can be a powerful tool of socialization and a reflection of cultural values. By looking at the production and use of textiles, numerous aspects of history and culture become illuminated. For example, gender roles within a family and within a society or culture are usually played out when cloth is made and worn."Read More
Museum of International Folk Art New Mexico Association of Museums technology showcase is this evening at the New Mexico Museum of History
Museum of International Folk Art New Mexico Association of Museums Annual Meeting in Santa Fe this week! Hope you can join us for all, or part! Everyone is invited to the Keynote with Kirk Ellis Thursday at 9 a.m.morning at the New Mexico Museum of Art!
Museum of International Folk Art Video of Charlie Carillo in the current A Century of Masters exhibition
Museum of International Folk Art over the 1,000 fan mark - thank you all for your support!
Kate My family has enjoyed the MIFA for over 15 years. It has been and enriching experience ,educational and entertaining for all ages. A must see in Santa Fe. Thank you.
Museum of International Folk Art wow - only 2 more people and we will have 1,000 fans - neat - because we have some great exhibitions and public programs coming up that you won't want to miss - so spread the word to your friends to get them to join and look here for updates on our holiday happenings...
Museum of International Folk Art This website is full of Day of the Dead information with tons of beautiful photographs, recipes, and articles. They look at the plethora of cultural activities around DOD in Mexico including Mayan cultural events.
