Events

There’s always something exciting happening at the Museum of International Folk Art! Join us for our many programs listed below.

Join us for the exhibit opening of Staff Picks: Favorites from the Collection
Exhibition Opening Featured Event

Join us for the exhibit opening of Staff Picks: Favorites from the Collection

February 25, 2023
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

This is the first exhibition MOIFA has presented with work chosen staff. Thirth four staff members from six departments and two foundations selected  artworks from the museum’s permanent collection for a variety of reasons: from memorable past exhibitions, bringing awareness to a topic they are passionate about, a personal connection, or a work of art that simply sparks joy. The exhibition showcases 70 artworks from 26 countries and includes 38 recognized artists. 

Image: "BoBo bu Ko" Robotic Assemblage, James Bauer, ca. 1994, reused metal and plastic, commercial lawn chair, Alameda, CAIFAF Collection, FA.1995.71.1V (photography by Kellen Hope)

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Join us for the exhibit opening of Staff Picks: Favorites from the Collection
Exhibition Opening Featured Event

Join us for the exhibit opening of Staff Picks: Favorites from the Collection

February 25, 2023
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Staff Picks: Favorites from the Collection features objects that were selected by members of the Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) staff. 

The exhibition showcases 70 artworks from 26 countries and includes 38 recognized artists. Thirty four staff members from six departments and two foundations selected artworks from the museum’s permanent collection for a variety of reasons: from memorable past exhibitions, bringing awareness to a topic they are passionate about, a personal connection, or a work of art that simply sparks joy.

Image: "BoBo bu Ko" Robotic Assemblage, James Bauer, ca. 1994, reused metal and plastic, commercial lawn chair, Alameda, CAIFAF Collection, FA.1995.71.1V (photography by Kellen Hope)

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Staff Picks: Favorites from the Collection
Exhibition Opening

Staff Picks: Favorites from the Collection

February 25, 2023
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Staff Picks: Favorites from the Collection features objects that were selected by members of the Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) staff. The exhibition showcases 70 artworks from 26 countries and includes 38 recognized artists

The selections highlight the diversity of the museum’s collection and present the perspectives of staff through their favorite works.. Staff made their selections by touring museum storage, researching work in the collection, picking pieces from previous exhibitions, or choosing from a geographic area.

Image: "BoBo bu Ko" Robotic Assemblage, James Bauer, ca. 1994, reused metal and plastic, commercial lawn chair, Alameda, CAIFAF Collection, FA.1995.71.1V (photography by Kellen Hope)

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