International Women’s Forum-New Mexico members hear about the 18th International Folk Art Market (IFAM) during their quarterly meeting Tuesday afternoon at La Fonda on the Plaza in downtown Santa Fe. Panelists from left, IFAM Board Chair Jenny Kimball, who is an IWF-NM member and Chair of the Board for La Fonda on the Plaza, IFAM CEO Melissa Mann and artists Meeta Mastani (link) and Puja Kumath (link). IWF-NM President Catherine Allen moderated the discussion about the Market, its inception, it’s value to New Mexico’s economy and to the artists and their communities, and to preservation of the cultures and traditions represented by the folk art brought to IFAM. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
IFAM News:
The 18th International Folk Art Market (IFAM) kicked off Tuesday with its Community Celebration featuring an artist procession on the Santa Fe Plaza.
Members of the International Women’s Forum-New Mexico (IWF-NM) heard about the 18th IFAM during their quarterly meeting Tuesday afternoon at La Fonda on the Plaza in downtown Santa Fe.
Panelists included IFAM Board Chair Jenny Kimball, who is an IWF-NM member as well as Chair of the Board for La Fonda on the Plaza, IFAM CEO Melissa Mann and artists Meeta Mastani (link) and Puja Kumath (link). IWF-NM President Catherine Allen moderated the discussion about the Market, its inception, it’s value to New Mexico’s economy and to the artists and their communities, and to preservation of the cultures and traditions represented by the folk art brought to IFAM.
The public is encouraged to attend the Early Bird Market 9-11 a.m. Thursday, July 9.
2022 market schedule:
- Thursday, July 7 (9-11 a.m.) – IFAM Early Bird Market
- Thursday, July 7 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.) – IFAM Market
- Friday, July 8 (9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) – IFAM Market
- Saturday, July 9 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.) – IFAM Market
- Saturday, July 9 (6-9 p.m.) – IFAM Saturday Night Market (NEW)
- Sunday, July 10 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.) – IFAM Community Day Sunday
ABOUT:
This year’s event will feature more than 150 artists from 49 different counties.
The public can explore and purchase creations from around the world, as well as enjoy local food vendors and entertainment.
For ticket information and additional details visit this link.
