MOIFA | September 2024

Celebrate Mexican and Indigenous Cultural Heritage on Milner Plaza

Banner for Extravaganza on Museum Hill

Experience Extravaganza on Museum Hill, a vibrant celebration of Mexican and Indigenous cultural heritage with music, dance, theater, educational activities, and a live luchador wrestling match. This event will showcase the rich traditions reflected in our La Cartonería Mexicana / The Mexican Art of Paper and Paste exhibition and honor the history and living traditions of Indigenous communities in Mexico and our region. The event is produced in collaboration with the Museum of Indian Art and Culture with major funding by the Friends of Folk Art (FOFA). For more information and for the complete schedule, click here.

Wooden Menagerie on Parade: Pop-up Exhibit

[Zozobra ashtray] Arthur López, Call Fred, 2016. Collection of Sheila and Kirk Ellis.[Zozobra ashtray] Arthur López, Call Fred, 2016. Collection of Sheila and Kirk Ellis.

The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) is thrilled to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Zozobra with two special pop-up displays that honor the vibrant traditions of the Santa Fe Fiestas. From August 30 to September 12, join the museum for Wooden Menagerie on Parade, a delightful tribute to the beloved Desfile de los Niños / Pet Parade. This limited-time exhibit will feature 42 beautifully carved and painted animals from MOIFA’s collection, representing the rich Hispano and Diné traditions of New Mexico. Among these dynamic works is a recently conserved Felipe Archuleta giraffe. Don't miss this whimsical display, which echoes the charm and creativity of the Fiesta spirit.

In addition to the animal parade, the museum invites you to explore Lounging with Zozobra, a vignette showcasing three captivating works centered around the iconic figure of Zozobra. This exhibit will be on view through September 22, providing a unique lens into this fiery tradition.

For more information on related educational programs, click here.

Summer Internship Program: Inspiring the Next Generation of Cultural Enthusiasts

SFPS summer intern, Flynn, at a cartonería program the museum brought over to the Santa Fe Children's Museum in celebration of Zozobra's 100th Anniversary at the start of the summer.

Thanks to connections initiated by MNMF Trustee and Santa Fe School Board member, Carmen Gonzales, MOIFA's Education Department successfully launched its first summer internship in partnership with Santa Fe Public Schools’ Work-Based Learning program. This program provided a collaborative environment for high school and early college interns, who made significant contributions, including creating educational tools, cataloging the hands-on object collection, and supporting public art projects. Flynn McGarrity, one of the interns, shared, "Before I worked at MOIFA, I had very little idea just what went into running a museum, and now I know so much more. Thank you for making my first job an amazing, special experience." Flynn also contributed to MOIFA’s blog with posts about musical instruments on display in the Staff Picks exhibit, read Flynn’s blog entries here.

SFPS summer intern, Flynn, at a Cartoneria program the museum brought over to the Santa Fe Children's Museum in celebration of Zozobra's 100th Anniversary at the start of the summer.

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