Santa Fe International Folk Art Market Celebrates its 5th Anniversary: July 12 & 13, 2008

Wednesday, June 04, 2008

Contact: Clare Hertel
505-670-3090

What:

Join in the fifth annual Santa Fe International Folk Art Market, taking place July 12 – 13, 2008. It’s an unparalleled gathering of the world’s finest folk artists, in which market goers will have a rare opportunity to purchase folk art from over 100 juried artists from 39 countries (from Rwanda to El Salvador to Turkmenistan).The Market is the largest of its kind in the world. In addition to booths filled with vivid cultural treasures (silver jewelry from Bolivia, felt rugs from Kyrgyzstan, tribal garments from China, ceramics from France), visitors can enjoy exotic food and live entertainment, everything from mariachi bands to Chinese Dragon Dancers.

The mission of the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market is to foster economic and cultural sustainability for folk artists and folk art worldwide and to create intercultural exchange opportunities uniting peoples of the world.

Where and When:

Friday, July 11th, 2008
“Artists’ Welcome Preview Benefit”
Milner Plaza
6 – 8 PM *

Saturday, July 12, 2008 from 7:30 AM – 5 PM *
Sunday, July 13, 2008 from 9 AM – 5 PM *
Milner Plaza on Museum Hill (outside the Museum of International Folk Art)
Camino Lejo off Old Santa Fe Trail
Santa Fe, New Mexico

*See website for ticket prices.