Folk Art Matters: 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.

The Folk Art Matters Series is a way to express our passion for this organization and invite audiences year-round to experience the deep cultural impulses that shape IFAM and inform the creation of folk art from around the world.

Upcoming Events

Our 2025 programming schedule will be available soon!


Past Folk Art Matters Events

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.