2012 International Folk Arts Week
JULY 8-15, 2012 (details tbd)
2011 International Folk Arts Week
Here’s a review of the 2011 International Folk Arts Week:
To coincide with this year’s Folk Art Market, there’s a range of folk art related events taking place the week of the Market, July 3-11 as part of International Folk Arts Week.
The week gives give people more opportunities to learn about international folk arts and interact with the artists as well providing opportunities for a range of Santa Fe arts organizations to get involved.
There’s a citywide schedule of incredible events, including a new exhibition at the Museum of International Folk Art, a documentary film series, cooking classes, indigo-related displays and talks, and the un-missable official market events on Thursday and Friday evenings.
Here’s a selection of what’s on offer:
International Documentary Film Series
Blue Alchemy: Stories of Indigo
The Lensic Performing Arts Center
Brilliant Soil
Center for Contemporary Arts, Cinamatheqe
Circo
Santa Fe University of Art & Design, The Screen
From Zimbabwe to Santa Fe
Santa Fe University of Art & Design, Tipton Hall
International Cooking Classes
at Santa Fe Cooking School
and Travel Bug with Rebecca Fitzgerald
Go Indigo!
Gallery displays, talks and exhibits at:
Bellas Artes Gallery
Casa Nova Gallery
John Ruddy Textiles
Pachamama at La Fonda
Patina Gallery
Santa Fe Weaving Gallery
Seret and Sons
Shiprock Santa Fe
Spirit Clothing Store
Traveler’s Market
William Siegal Gallery
The Arts of Survival: Folk Expression in the Face of Natural Disaster
Museum of International Folk Art, Opening July 3, 1-4pm
And more special events all over town!
Official Market Events:
Wednesday, July 6, 7pm • Blue Alchemy: Stories of Indigo Premiere
Lensic Performing Arts Center
Tickets: Lensic Box Office: 988-1234 ticketssantafe.com $15, $20
$75 ticket includes preferred seating and
Pre-Screening Party at Coyote Cantina 5:30-7pm
Come wearing your Blues!
Thursday, July 7, 5-9:00pm • COMMUNITY CELEBRATION
50th Anniversary Peace Corps Commemoration
and Market Artist Procession
Santa Fe Railyard Park
Friday, July 8, 6:30-9pm • Market Opening Party
A Global Gathering Under the Stars • Buying Begins
Museum Hill