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Craft and Folk Art Museum Free on First Wednesdays

At CAFAM we view the term “folk art” in a contemporary and dynamic light that is not limited to one frame. We consider all art made in a cultural and social context as part of our domain. Our stance encompasses a wide breath of art and ideas ranging from Polynesian body tattoos that mark a tribe, whether traditional or urban, to the modern interpretation of ancient cave paintings from India that offer political commentary about a post-9/11 world, to a photojournalist’s observations of the complexity of contemporary Iranian society.
Folk art offers cultural insights not readily seen in other art forms since it is created with an awareness of, and a connection to tradition and community. The process of creating folk art is a varied and dynamic one the builds on traditional methods or ideas, but also includes individual creativity and contemporary influences. This artistic merger of social order and individual creativity offers incredible insight into global and local values and beliefs. Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of folk art is how sublimely it reveals human similarities amongst diverse cultures.

5814 Wilshire Boulevard (at Curson)
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323.937.4230

Hours:
Monday: Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 11 am - 5 pm
Thursday: 11 am - 7 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 12 pm - 6 pm

Location: Los Angeles

Freebie starts on January 1, 2009 and ends on December 31, 2020

Source: http://www.cafam.org/visit.html