International Folk Art Market

06/18/2026

Thank you to Sky Cinemas for their continued support of the International Folk Art Market. With their partnership as the host venue for our Insider Talks, IFAM will provide a welcoming space for audiences to engage more deeply with folk art through seminars, conversations, storytelling, and films featuring artists and cultural leaders throughout the Market weekend.

https://skycinemas.com/

06/17/2026

Listen in to the The Santa Fe New Mexican Conversations Different Podcast
to learn more about why despite tariff and visa concerns, International Folk Art Market organizers are excited for 2026 market.

Stacey Edgar and Helena Ribe join the latest "Conversations Different" podcast episode to discuss this year's International Folk Art Market.

06/16/2026

2026 Insider Talks presenter in British Vogue!

"The Kokrobitey Institute is a residential learning centre that blends traditional African knowledge systems with regenerative design practices. The Institute also runs a fashion brand, Wote, and works with several in-house artisans and designers. For this collection, Reneé Neblett, founding director, brought Esi Ellen Oto, a Ghanaian designer who joined the Korobite Institute in 2019, to showcase the Institute’s latest body of work."
– Ezreen Benissan, British Vogue

Read more: https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/woven-threads-lagos-fashion-week

Get your Insider Talks tickets now! https://folkartmarket.org/tickets

06/16/2026

🎊 Please welcome Alicia Perez Chicchi to the 2026 International Folk Art Market! 🎊

Alicia Perez Chicchi is a Quechua weaver from the Indigenous community of Chawaytere in the Andes of Peru. Alicia never attended formal school. Instead, she devoted her life to learning every stage of Andean textile making.

Her primary language is Quechua. In her culture, woven designs function as a form of communication. Patterns and colors carry knowledge about ceremonies, daily life, relationships with the land, and ancestral history. Alicia works within these established design systems, maintaining their structure while allowing variation through color and composition.

Alicia also teaches weaving to women in her community, particularly widows who need to support their children while remaining close to home. When their pieces are sold, the women receive the full income from their work. She works with five women and one man from her family and community in spinning, dyeing, and weaving, and continues to pass this knowledge to her daughters.

We are thrilled to welcome this incredibly talented NEW ARTIST to the Market!

Join us in Santa Fe, New Mexico, July 9-12, 2026, at the Railyard Park to see more of these beautiful creations!

06/14/2026

For many volunteers, the International Folk Art Market is more than an event—it becomes a lasting connection. Mary Pyle first joined IFAM in 2017 as part of a Kansas State University Art Education delegation and has returned every year since.

“I thoroughly enjoyed my experience meeting artists, IFAM staff, and other volunteers, so I’ve continued to make IFAM a yearly commitment,” Mary shared.

Learn more about Mary's connection and how you can volunteer with IFAM at https://volunteers.folkartmarket.org/need/index

06/13/2026

Be There When the World Comes Together. Tickets Available Now.

Join us in Santa Fe, New Mexico July 9-12, 2026 at the Railyard Park!

www.folkartmarket.org

06/10/2026

Simply Social Media has supported IFAM’s digital presence through social media strategies and influencer partnerships that help share artist stories, their craft, and our global impact.

Through this partnership, Simply Social Media has extended our reach beyond Santa Fe, connecting more people to the IFAM mission and our annual Market. We are truly thankful for your support.

www.simplysocialmedianm.com

06/09/2026

The Insider Talks series brings together artists and industry experts for inspiring conversations exploring creativity, tradition, and the impact of folk art worldwide. Join us for unique insights and meaningful discussions that deepen your Market experience.

Friday, July 10, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. | Nevada Wier & Boyd Matson
Friday, July 10, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. | Reneé Neblett of Korobitey Institute, Ghana
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. | Sonica Sarna of Projecthrive, India
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. | Rodman Primack & Rudy Weissenberg
Saturday, July 11, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. | Sam Brakash
Sunday, July 12, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. | Film Screening: "Handmade Futures"

All Insider Talks are hosted at Sky Cinemas, a short walk from the Market. Tickets are required for each event.

Learn more and book at https://folkartmarket.org/ifam-blog/insider-talks-2026

06/08/2026

The SHOP @ IFAM will close for the season on Friday, June 12, at 4:00 p.m. We invite you to stop by before then to explore our collection of handcrafted works from artists around the world and support the mission of the International Folk Art Market.

We look forward to welcoming you back when we reopen!

06/07/2026

The IFAM Innovation Awards, sponsored by JoAnn and Bob Balzer, celebrate artists who are pushing the boundaries of traditional folk art through creativity, innovation, and cultural expression.

It’s your turn to help recognize this year’s outstanding artist! Explore the work and cast your vote for your favorite. The People’s Choice Award recipient will be announced at our Saturday Night Market on July 11, 2026.

Vote now and help choose the 2026 IFAM People’s Choice Award winner! https://folkartmarket.org/peopleschoiceaward

Image: JoAnn and Bob Balzer with the 2025 Innovation Awards recipients. Photo by Jane Bernard.