Join Us in Celebrating 70 Years 

Connecting Communities through Creative Expression and Cross-Cultural Exchange

The art of the craftsman is a bond between the peoples of the world.—Florence Dibell Bartlett (1881–1953), Museum Founder

Since its inception in 1953, the Museum of International Folk Art has united the world through the power of creative expression and cross-cultural understanding. The museum’s founder envisioned a space where the artistry of craftspeople could bridge global divides and promote open dialogue across borders. Her compelling words are installed above our entrance and resonate to this day.

The museum continues to thrives through the dedication of staff, volunteers and supporters who cherish its mission and founding legacy. Your invaluable support has shaped the museum’s journey for the first seventy years and will continue to guide its growth into the future. Be a part of this enriching cultural legacy by contributing at one of these levels listed below.

We rely on the generosity of supporters like you who share our belief in the transformative power of folk art. Your contribution directly fuels our mission to educate, inspire and connect. Join us in preserving cultural heritage and nurturing global understanding.

Make your impact today with a tax-deductible donation. Together, we can shape the museum’s bright future. Click here to give and make a difference.

If you would like to make a tax-advantaged gift using stock, IRA account or a donor advised fund, please contact Laura Sullivan, Director of Leadership Giving, at 505.216.0829 or laura@museumfoundation.org.

$7,000,000

Ensure the Museum’s Legacy

$700,000

Elevate Collections Care

$70,000

Lead Sponsorship for an Exhibition

$7,000

Fuel World-Class Exhibitions

$700

Support for Public Programming and Events

$70

Purchase Supplies for Educational Outreach

  • Member of the MNMF Legacy Society
  • Named endowment fund 
  • Name listed on donor wall at the Museum and in Museum Foundation annual report 
  • Special gift from museum
  • Invitations to attend special events at the museum
  • Personal thank you note from the director for support
  • Named space in the collections area
  • Named endowment fund 
  • Name listed on donor wall at the Museum and in Museum Foundation annual report 
  • Special gift from Museum
  • Invitations to attend special events at the museum
  • Personal thank you note from the director for support
  • Named lead sponsor in an upcoming exhibition
  • Name listed on donor wall at the museum and in Museum Foundation annual report 
  • Private tour of sponsored exhibition
  • Special gift from museum
  • Invitations to attend special events at the museum
  • Personal thank you note from the director for support
  • Named sponsor in an upcoming exhibition
  • Name listed on donor wall at the museum and in Museum Foundation annual report 
  • Private tour of sponsored exhibition
  • Special gift from Museum
  • Invitations to attend special events at the museum
  • Personal thank you note from the director for support
  • Invitations to attend special events at the museum
  • Personal thank you note from the director for support
  • Personal thank you from the director for support