Creative Tourism Activity: Museum of International Folk Art
Museum of International Folk Art
www.internationalfolkart.org
Led by Aurelia Gomez
Tuesday, September 30th
1.5 Hour Workshop 2:00-3:30pm
3:30-4:30pm self-guided museum tour
Participants-20 maximum
Location: Museum of International Folk Art
Amulet Making
The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) explores the dynamics of artistic expression in the context of cultural change. Through its collections, exhibitions, publications, and educational programs, the museum expands perceptions of folk art and encourages dialogue about traditions, cultural identity, community and aesthetics. Honoring the vision of its founder Florence Dibell Bartlett that "the art of the craftsman is a bond between the peoples of the world", MOIFA is committed to increasing cultural understanding by collecting, preserving, interpreting, and presenting diverse and shared artistic traditions.
In conjunction with the Alexander Girard Collection, join the Arts Alive! program for a hands-on Amulet Making project. Amulets are objects of supranormal potency that safeguard the wearer during critical periods of life passage and transformation. Ex-votos, small metal objects often in the shapes of human figures or specific parts of the body, are presented as gifts to supernatural beings in thankful reciprocation for favors received.
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