The Museum of International Folk Art houses the world's largest collection of international folk art, with a long-term exhibition in the Girard Wing called Multiple Visions: A Common Bond. Changing and traveling exhibitions are offered in the Bartlett Wing and exhibitions highlighting textiles are featured in the Neutrogena Wing. Lloyd's treasure chest offers visitors interactive displays about collections and how museums care for collections.
The Museum is the home of the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market held on Milner Plaza in July.
The Museum of International Folk Art opened to the public in 1953, and has gained national and international recognition as the home of the world's largest collection of folk art, with more than 135,000 objects from over 100 countries.
Founded by Florence Dibell Bartlett, the museum has four wings devoted to folk art: the original Bartlett wing, the Girard wing (1982), the Hispanic Heritage wing (1989), and the Neutrogena wing (1998). Lloyd's Treasure Chest, in the Neutrogena wing, is an open and interactive storage area that allows visitors access to changing displays drawn from various collections.
Public programs for all ages are offered at the museum throughout the year.
http://internationalfolkart.org
Multiple Visions: A Common Bond
On long-term display
No Idle Hands: The Myths & Meanings of Tramp Art
Mar 12, 2017 through Sep 16, 2018
Negotiate, Navigate, Innovate: Strategies Folk Artists Use in Today’s Global Marketplace
Jun 4, 2017 through Jul 16, 2018
Artistic Heritage: Syrian Folk Art
Jun 4, 2017 through Jul 29, 2018
Crafting Memory: The Art of Community in Peru
Dec 3, 2017 through Mar 10, 2019
Apr 22, 2018 through Feb 3, 2019
Alexander Girard: A Designer’s Universe
May 5, 2019 through Oct 27, 2019
Yokai: Ghosts & Demons of Japan
Nov 17, 2019 through Nov 15, 2020
Dressing with Purpose: Belonging and Resistance in Scandinavia
Jan 5, 2020 through Jan 17, 2021
