Folk Art Connections bridges the market experience with up-close, personal, and hands-on opportunities that invites audiences to interact with folk artists, their lives, and the profound cultural influences that shape IFAM and inspire the creation of folk art from around the world. The March 2026 Folk Art Connections program features Paiwand, a unique upcycling studio that is committed to converting fashion waste into meaningful textiles launched in 2018 by Ashita Singhal.

This September, step into the colorful world of Mexican cartonería — a folk art tradition that transforms humble papier-mâché into vibrant cultural treasures. In this hands-on workshop, an artist from Silao, Guanajuato will guide you through every step: from shaping your figure to painting the final details.