International Folk Art Market, July 14, 15, 16, 2017
Honorary Chair for 2017, Lidewij Edelkoort
- 154 artists from 53 countries
- $3.1 million artist sales
- Four countries were represented for the first time: Argentina, Jordan, Tajikistan, and Tanzania.
New Headquarters: 620 Cerillos Road
International Folk Art Market at Arlington.
- 34 booths and 56 participants, 20 countries represented
- Artist Sales: $160,000
- Attendance 3,000+
Introduced artist conference
Smithsonian Folklife Festival
Innovation Inspiration: 30 Artists