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MOIFA News:
SANTA FE — The deadline to apply to the Museum of International Folk Art’s (MOIFA) Summer Research Fellowship Program is coming up Jan. 17, 2025. This is an opportunity for scholars, researchers, public folklorists, community arts administrators and practitioners to engage with the museums’ extensive collections and archives. This inaugural program invites applicants to spend 4-6 weeks in Santa Fe, New Mexico working on a research project related to MOIFA’s renowned folk art collection and MOIFA’s Bartlett Library and Archives collections.
This fellowship is designed to foster innovative research, creativity, and community engagement. Fellows will have the chance to collaborate with MOIFA staff, interpret diverse collections, and share their findings, reinforcing MOIFA’s role as a vibrant center for cultural exchange. and community engagement.
The program runs during the summers of 2025 and 2026, between June 1 and Aug. 31. Potential applicants are encouraged to explore the program’s details and project descriptions on the MOIFA website at https://moifa.org/learn/research-fellowship-program.html
Fellows will receive a $2,500 honorarium, travel reimbursement (up to $1,000), and additional stipends for lodging and living expenses. They will benefit from dedicated workspace, access to collections, and opportunities for community immersion and public engagement.
“We are thrilled to welcome researchers to engage with the Museum’s collection and our community through this new summer fellowship program,” said Museum of International Folk Art Executive Director Charlie Lockwood. “Through their projects, fellowship participants will not only explore their own research interests, but also undoubtedly aid in advancing understanding, responsible cultural stewardship, and collaborative community-centered approaches to our work.”
The Museum of International Folk Art’s Summer Research Fellowship Program is made possible by the generous support of the International Folk Art Foundation and a gift from Susan and Steven Goldstein.
About the Museum of International Folk Art
The Museum of International Folk Art is a division of the Department of Cultural Affairs, under the leadership of the Board of Regents for the Museum of New Mexico. MOIFA’s mission is to shape a humane world by connecting people through creative expression and artistic tradition. Since its founding in 1953, the Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe has amassed the largest collection of international folk art globally, more than 163,000 objects representing artists and communities from100+ countries. The museum aims to connect people through artistic traditions, providing extensive resources for research on folk art histories, techniques and artists. Programs and exhibits are generously supported by the International Folk Art Foundation and Museum of New Mexico Foundation.