The Santa Fe Railyard played host to the International Folk Art Market of 2025 and welcomed around 150 artists and cooperatives from close to 60 countries who proudly shared their work – everything from textiles, to rugs, jewelry, and ceramics. Established in 2004, the market welcomed around 20,000 visitors this year who came to meet artists, learn about their craft, and purchase one-of-a-kind pieces.   

The atmosphere was buzzy with food and drink to keep spirits and energy levels high and live music to round out the days and nights. Visitors came to reestablish connections with artists they’d met at past markets and to forge relationships with first time exhibitors. The quality of the work was outstanding and visitors showed their support with an estimated $3.88 million in sales – money that goes back to the artists’ communities and helps keep valued artisan traditions alive and thriving. 

International Folk Art Market Recap, July 11-13, 2025

2025 IFAM Insider Talks with National Geographic Explorer and Cultural Sanctuaries Founder, Chris Rainier at Evoke Gallery

Folk Art Innovation Award Winners (L to R) Luis Méndez, Agus Ismoyo Isnugroho, Tetyan Skoromna, award sponsors JoAnn Balzer and Bob Balzer, Artisans Sustainable Development Association representative, award winners Anitha N, and Jeronimo Coll y Familia representative Jenny Kimball, artist

IFAM Artist Assistant at Hocine Bazine’s booth featuring Berber rugs from Algeria

An IFAM guest stays cool

Cody Hartley, Jamie Cohen, Jen Wilson, Ginger Williams, Kim Brown, and Adrienne Murray

A stroll on IFAM opening night

Jenny Kimball, artisan Puja Bhargave, and Ali McGraw

Congresswoman Teresa Leger Fernandez

Photography by Daniel Quat, Thomas Kelly, Jane Bernard, Ellen Crosby, David Moore, and Ava Kane

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