International Folk Art Market

This July the International Folk Art Market will be held at Santa Fe's Museum Hill once again.This festival is an annual event and has featured artists from over 87 countries. It is run by a nonprofit organization – the International Folk Art Alliance, which sponsors artists and gives them the ability to travel to New Mexico to participate in the festival. It not only showcases art, but performing arts and food as well. It is an event held to empower culture around the world, and it has something to offer to everyone who attends.

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           The market does not only empower culture, but it empowers the communities that the artists come from. Because the event is funded primarily by donations, the artists can keep up to 90 percent of the sales money, which goes to their respective communities. According to the IFAA, the market sold $2.9 million in goods in 2015. It has the ability to give many small communities an extra bit of support. There are also several free events surrounding the market, so it is one of the seasons when there is a lot to do in Santa Fe. If you’re looking for ideas for a weekend getaway this summer, consider visiting Santa Fe during July 8-10 and soaking in the culture at the International Folk Art Market!