Museum of International Folk Art

Pink book 'Alexander Girard's Imagined Worlds' on a colorful checkered cloth, displayed among small design objects and gifts

Dive into Alexander Girard's world with "Imagined Worlds" - a stunning book packed with essays and over 300 illustrations. Perfect for art lovers! Available now in our museum shop and online here: https://shopmuseum.org/collections/alexander-girard/products/alexander-girards-imagined-worlds

50th Anniversary: The Villanueva Tapestry — photos of embroidered panels; 1976–2026 Our Lady of Guadalupe, Villanueva NM

Mark your calendars! Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Villanueva Tapestry on July 25, 2026, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, NM. Tapestry tours, a Fiesta mass, and more! Discover 400 years of rich history woven into every stitch.

Two red snapper fantasy coffins, one open showing patterned interior, poster for The Art Underground.

Ever seen a coffin shaped like a giant fish or a shoe?  Welcome to Fantasy Coffins of Ghana! These vibrant pieces blend tradition and imagination, telling unique stories. Catch this captivating exhibit opening at MOIFA in Santa Fe, New Mexico July 2026. #FantasyCoffins #GhanaianArt

2026 ekphrastic poetry contest poster showing a colorful floral patchwork quilt; enter by Feb 27 at nmculture.org/poetry.

Poets! Friday 2/27 is last day to enter statewide poetry contest. Poets are asked to reflect on New Mexico’s uniqueness and be inspired by specific artwork like Wyoma Simmons, Prickly Pear Cactus in Bloom, c. 1980, quilt, cotton. FA.1985.316.1. Courtesy of MOIFA.  http://www.nmculture.org/poetry

YouTube video by Museum of International Folk Art Apricots of Donbas: A Poetry Talk by Lyuba Yakimchuk

and a poetry lecture by renowned Kyiv-based poetess Lyuba Yakimchuk (performance links in bio). Stay tuned for forthcoming announcements as the exhibition’s next chapter unfolds. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSLf...

YouTube video by Museum of International Folk Art Remembering Ukrainian Classical Music: A Performance by Pavlo Gintov

In marking this day, we invite you to revisit the exhibition's moving closing program, which featured a classical music performance by acclaimed concert pianist Pavlo Gintov www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7Tu...

Bringing together a selection of over seventy captivating works across diverse media, the exhibition highlighted the profound ways in which Ukrainians confront the realities of loss and devastation, transforming the remnants of conflict into powerful symbols of strength and healing.

On the four-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we look back on "Amidst Cries from the Rubble: Art of Loss and Resilience from Ukraine", presented at MOIFA from June 23, 2024 to April 27, 2025.

Pink book cover with white stylized castle, leaf, and butterfly; title "Imagined Worlds" and Alexander Girard.

Discover the visionary world of Alexander Girard. The Museum of International Folk Art  is proud to announce the release of Alexander Girard’s Imagined Worlds in Spring 2026. Published by Hirmer Publishers in association with MOIFA, the 432-page volume will be available in mid-March 2026.

‘An incredibly rich art form’: Piñata exhibit comes to library in Santa Fe NEW MEXICO (KRQE) — A traveling exhibit paying homage to a classic Mexican tradition has made its first stop at the Southside branch of the Santa Fe Public Library. It’s all part of a co…

Visit Santa Fe’s Southside Library to see a colorful collaboration between the Museum of International Folk Art and the New Mexico library system. 🪅

Three hanging painted wooden plaques: brown mountains with a blue river and sun; snowy fields with evergreen trees; green hill with clouds and a small orange animal.

Join us in the Hands-on Studio this Sunday, February 22 from 11am-2pm at MOIFA! You'll have chance to Paint Your Own Ema (Japanese Wish Plaque) guided by our wonderful MOIFA docents. The program is free with museum admission. Admission is always free for kids and members.

Happy Lunar New Year!🔥🐎

🎥 of Quang Minh Lion Dance at MOIFA

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate the Lunar New Year yesterday.  What a way to usher in the Year of the Fire Horse!
Did you attend? What was your favorite part of the event? Tell us in the comments. 👇

Join us tomorrow, February 15th from 11am-4pm for our Annual Lunar New Year Celebration - The Year of the Horse!

Our Annual Lunar New Year Celebration is Sunday, February 15 from 11am-4pm!

Sunport travelers now have a few new shops to check out to get a feel and flavor for New Mexico.- Watch KOB 4: https://www.KOB.com/live- Subscribe to KOB 4: ... Albuquerque Sunport welcomes several new shops

The Albuquerque Sunport celebrated the opening of new shops including the Museum of New Mexico Foundation shop! 

All are welcome to Celebrate the Year of the Horse at MOIFA, Sunday, Feb 15, 11am-4pm. Live performances, hands-on art activities, and free admission make this a joyful community day for all ages. Details at http://www.MOIFA.org/events

📸 Cousineau Studios

Did you know the Year of the Fire Horse only happens every 60 years? 🔥🐎 It's a time of bold moves, creativity, and breaking from the norm. Embrace the change and let it fuel your passion and innovation.

#FireHorseYear #ChangeIsNow

A diverse group of performers in traditional lion dance costumes and white shirts pose outside the Museum of International Folk Art.

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at the Museum of International Folk Art this Sunday, February 15 from 11am-4pm. Enjoy all-ages art activities, lion dance parade, Taiko drumming, and Chinese folk dance. Free admission for all. Learn more: http://www.MOIFA.org/events
📸 Cousineau Studios

2026 Ekphrastic Poetry Contest by New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs, inviting poetry about art. Enter by February 27.

Hey poets! Ready to showcase your talent? The NM statewide ekphrastic poetry contest is here with new age categories!  Reflect on NM's uniqueness & 250 years of US Independence. Open to ages 9-99. Check out http://www.nmculture.org/poetry for details.

#NMPoetry #CreativeChallenge

Smiling girl holds a craft project, a paper tube with a leopard face and leaves, in a room with tables covered in red tablecloths.

FREE Family Program! Join us Sunday, February 8th from 11am-Noon for Family Mornings at Folk Art featuring storytime, art activity, and explorations in the galleries. This Sunday's theme is Wired Wonders! ASL Interpretation Provided

Weaving Demonstration and hands-on fan making by Evelyne Bulegih Wobelak.
Held in conjuntion with our exhibition Sandroing: Tracing Kastom in Vanuatu - on view through April 26, 2026.

The @folkartmarket.bsky.social would be best source for info on this year’s International Folk Art Market artists.

Truths Be Told invites you to reflect upon your own truths. It asks you to consider not only what tradition is, but what it does.
And it wonders aloud how traditions and the artists who work with them in transformative ways can forge change.
On view at MOIFA through January 7, 2027.

Collage of the Museum of International Folk Art: exhibits, visitors engaging with interactive displays, and a text promoting "New Mexico Free First Sunday."

SUNDAY, February 1st is a great day to visit the Museum of International Folk Art. New Mexico residents get in free for First Sunday! 

#newmexico #santafenm #MOIFA #FirstSunday #museums

A vibrant lion dance performance with three colorful lions and dancers in front of a crowd outside a cultural venue.

SAVE THE DATE: Ready to celebrate the Year of the Horse? Join us for a day of Asian New Year fun with live performances, yummy treats, and art activities on February 15, 2026.
11AM-4PM
Dance, drums, hands-on art activities and more!
Free admission!

 #NewMexico #YearOfTheHorse

A group of diverse individuals at a table engaging in a collaborative craft activity, weaving colorful paper strips together.

A woman in a vibrant red floral dress stands smiling in front of a presentation slide about textiles and dyeing in North Vanuatu.

Smiling woman in glasses and patterned jacket stands beside woven textiles and natural materials. Presentation on Vanuatu textiles is displayed behind her.

Three women sit on stage in a panel discussion. The woman in the center speaks into a microphone, while the others listen attentively.

Scenes from Sunday's program Textiles and Dyeing In North Vanuatu that included hands-on fan making and a weaving demonstration with Evelyne Bulegih Wobelak and public talk with Dr. Lissant Bolton. Held in conjunction with the exhibition "Sandroing: Tracing Kastom in Vanuatu.

Image: a colorful horse pinata

¡PIÑATAS! Exhibit

Visit the #SouthsideLibrary to see an exhibit of #piñatas made in the traditional manner. Piñatero Francisco Rodríguez, owner of #CasaDePiñatas in Albuquerque, learned the craft from his father and continues the tradition of making these celebratory artistic pieces.

Two performers in glittery outfits sing on stage at an event, with a large screen behind them showcasing sponsors' logos and messages.

Two performers in glittery outfits sing passionately on stage with vibrant expressions. An audience watches in a dimly lit theater.

We were absolutely delighted to host a special tribute to Juan Gabriel this past Friday at MOIFA.
As part of #DíaDeMéxicoEnNewMexico, this historic celebration brought our community together to honor an artist whose music transcends borders and generations and continues to unite hearts across 🇲🇽🇺🇸.

A woven mat featuring a central geometric moon motif with intricate patterns, fringed edges, and a muted brown and beige color palette.

Join us Jan 25, 2026 | 1–4 PM for Textiles and Dyeing in North Vanuatu, featuring an illustrated talk by anthropologist Dr. Lissant Bolton on pandanus textiles, trade, and a dyeing technique found only in Vanuatu. Includes a weaving demonstration and hands-on fan making with Evelyne Bulegih Wobelak.