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The National Museum of Mexican Art presents the annual Festival del Arte Popular (Folk Art Festival). Artisans come from all corners of Mexico to participate in this festival celebrating Mexico’s one-of-a-kind arte popular. Each artist brings unique techniques and folk artwork, and all bring incomparable passion for Mexico's rich folk-art traditions. Meet some of Mexico's finest folk artists, watch live demonstrations, and get an early start on holiday shopping. This year, meet:
-Daniel Paredes & Maria Fernanda Rosales Ruiz (Puebla), ceramic Day of the Dead figures, nicho boxes, and more
-Jacobo Ángeles Ojeda (Oaxaca), wood carvings
-Audias & Mariana Roldan (Guerrero), amate paintings
-Pedro Montaño Lorenzo (Oaxaca), foot pedal loom weaving
-Mildre Ramirez, (Yucatán), Yucatecan embroidery and traditional textiles
-Brittani Walker, (Guanajuato), papier mache figures
National Museum of Mexican Art members receive a 15% discount at the Festival del Arte Popular. Become a Member today: https://nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/membership
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