Folk Art Connections: Bringing you closer to the artists

Lectures, Films, Workshops, Pop-ups, and More!

Folk art is a window through which we see communities and individual makers of all sorts, from all cultures, expressing a wide range of identities and beliefs. IFAM provides a place for all of us to gather, learn, celebrate our shared humanity, and appreciate what brings us together.

Folk Art Connections aims to provide the Market experience throughout the year with immersive, hands-on opportunities that invite audiences to interact with the artists, their lives, and the profound cultural influences that shape IFAM and inspire the creation of folk art from around the world.

Upcoming Folk Art Connections Events

Past Folk Art Connections Events

Colorful floral embroidery pattern with various flowers on a gray fabric background.
Two women wearing traditional Andean clothing, including embroidered blouses and colorful skirts, smiling against a gray background.

A Workshop, Demonstration, and Pop-Up Sale Extravaganza with Hilos y Colores

December 6 - 8, 2024

Venue
IFAM Center (620 Cerrillos Road, Santa Fe, New Mexico)

The International Folk Art Market invites you to a three-day holiday event featuring embroidery workshops and a pop-up sale with Hilos y Colores, a renowned artisan collective from the highlands of Ayacucho, Peru. With deep roots in their culture, Hilos y Colores supports over 800 women weavers and helps uplift their communities through the art of weaving and embroidery. You’ll create a unique holiday gift and learn the rich stories behind these time-honored traditions.