- Florence Dibell Bartlett, Founder
online http://www.moifa.org
Information
- Location:
- Santa Fe, NM, 87505
- Phone:
- 505-476-1200
- Tues - Sun:
- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Events
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- 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 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: the original Bartlett wing, the Girard wing (1982), the Hispanic Heritage wing (1989), and the Neutrogena wing (1998). Visitor's are encouraged to explore Lloyd's Treasure Chest, in the basement of the Neutrogena wing, to get closer to collection items and see how museums care for collections.
Public programs related to exhibitions 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.
Material World presents 138 rarely-seen items highlighting the remarkable breadth and depth of 20,000 objects ranging from everyday household articles to elaborately detailed ceremonial wear in the Museum's textile collection.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a richly illustrated catalogue authored by exhibition curator Bobbie Sumberg. 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." The exhibition opens at the Museum of International Folk Art on December 20, 2009 in the Cotsen Gallery of the Neutrogena Wing.
For more information, contact Aurelia Gomez at 505-476-1211 or aurelia.gomez@state.nm.us
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Museum of International Folk Art Girard restorage volunteers filled the cardboard recycling dumspter in 48 hours! We are still on track to complete the move by or before the end of the year. Thank you to all the staff and volunteers. Great work!
Museum of International Folk Art The Film Festival is coming right afterThanksgiving!
Museum of International Folk Art will miss having Museum Hill Cafe open. Somehow the closing feels closer sincethe closing has been in the newspaper.
Museum of International Folk Art Curator Nicolasa Chavez will be interviewed TODAY at 9.30 am by Connie Gotsch (KSJE 90.9 FM) about her current exhibition "A Century of Masters."
Museum of International Folk Art Have you been listening to the radio series on the Museum of New Mexico 100th put together by good friend and award-winning radio journalist Connie Gotsch? They air every Tue at 9.30 am for 30 min - catch 'em if you can, she interviews an amazing array of people involved in the founding of the state museum system and you also learn a lot about the history of NM - since both were so intertwined.
Jonathan Parks noche will be the best all is tempting a great night to be had by all who attend and support the folk art museum
Micaela Seidel Thanks for letting us all know about your activity on here at the NMAM meeting. What a great idea.
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.
Mariann Minana-Lovato
If you love
the Museum of International
Folk Art, please show your support for the Museum of NM
Foundation and become a fan...The non-profit that supports the museum. We raise money for things
like education, capital campaigns,
museum programs, exhibitions and
more. http://www.facebook.com/MoNMF
Mariann Minana-Lovato
If you love the Museum of International Folk Art, please show your support for the Museum of NM Foundation...The non-profit that supports the museum. We raise money for things like education, capital campaigns,
museum programs, exhibitions and
more. http://www.facebook.com/MoNMF
Jonathan Parks well i am a volunteer so i will join here and remember come to the noche de los muertos nov 14 i am chairing hope to see all there the best museum and our volunteers are the best
Barbara Milton I am so glad I saw an advertisement on the television just now for your museum. This is wonderful and I need to get up to Santa Fe soon. Thank you for your work maintaining the museum and quality exhibits.
Wendy Wonderful!
Museum of International Folk Art The 2 p.m. Shadow puppet (Wayang Kulit) performance with Ki Purbo Asmoro was enchanting, magical, extraordinary!
