Come to our FOLK WEDDING!

SUNDAY, JULY 18
5-7pm

You and your family are cordially invited to be our guest at an extraordinary wedding celebration! Join us for this universal tribute to love, family and tradition through a colorful, multi-cultural dance performance. Watch exquisite dancers perform traditional wedding dances from Estonia, Armenia and Uzbekistan and then join in for a festive community dance with Balkan music by the Rakia Brass Band.












When: Sunday, July 18, 2010 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Where: Plummer Park – Great Hall Courtyard (look for the colorful ribbons)
7377 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90046 - between Vista St. and Fuller Ave.

Dance performances by: The Gypsy Folk Ensemble (Estonia and Armenia) and Rowan Storm and Sozanda Women's Ensemble (Uzbekistan). Live music by: the Rakia Balkan Brass Band.

Parking is available in two lots:
North Lot - Enter at Fountain and Vista. South Lot - Enter on Santa Monica between Vista and Fuller.

ADMISSION TO THIS EVENT IS FREE. RSVP is requested at RSVP@cafam.org.

This event is generously co-sponsored by the City of West Hollywood.

Folk Art Walk(s): Explore LA on foot!

That's right--WALKING in LA.

If you're anything like me, too often you find yourself asking, "why haven't I been there yet?" about various LA neighborhoods. As a native Angeleno this is a bit embarrassing to admit. Well, if you've ever been curious about the art scenes in Leimert Park or Boyle Heights, now's your chance!

The Leimert Park tour starts at the sculpture-like home of artist Timothy Washington (see left--this is just the tip of the iceberg). Then we'll move on to visit 3 amazing sites in downtown Leimert Park that currently host art work in Folk Art Everywhere.

The Boyle Heights tour starts at La Casa del Mariachi, across from iconic Mariachi Plaza. Artist and urban planner James Rojas will lead us on an exploration of the neighborhood's myriad urban textures--from murals and architecture to creatively embellished porches and fences.


All Folk Art Everywhere Happenings are FREE. See details below.

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SATURDAY, JULY 10
11am - 2pm (approx)

Folk Art Walk: Leimert Park

With stops at:

Home and studio of artist Timothy Washington
Lucy Florence Cultural Center
Eso Won Books
Adassa's Island Cafe

At the last 3 stops, you'll meet the shop owners, who will briefly talk about their spaces. Then you'll see the art work on view as part of Folk Art Everywhere.

At the conclusion of the tour everyone is welcome to stay at Adassa's for a savory Jamaican meal, or explore other shops on your own in charming downtown Leimert Park.

Directions to the meeting spot will be provided when you RSVP.
Please RSVP by July 8 to (323) 937-4230 x50 or workshops@cafam.org

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SUNDAY, JULY 11
11:30am - 1pm (approx)

Folk Art Walk: Boyle Heights

Tour starts at:

La Casa del Mariachi
1831 E. 1st St. Los Angeles CA 90033

At the first stop, you'll meet the shop owner, who will briefly talk about the art of making mariachi garments and accessories, with many gorgeous examples on display. You'll also see the art work on view as part of Folk Art Everywhere.

Then, we'll move on to explore the neighborhood, led by James Rojas.

Tour will involve walking 1 mile roundtrip. Wear comfortable shoes.

La Casa del Mariachi is easily accessible by Gold Line (plan your trip here), and via the 101, 5 or 10 freeways. Limited parking is available on 1st St. and surrounding streets.

No RSVP necessary. For questions about the tour, contact heidi@folkarteverywhere.com or 310.415.9451.

Videos on Folk Art Everywhere + Upcoming Happenings

Folk Art is on the move and getting some attention!

At our recent bike tour of 4 Folk Art Everywhere sites, one of our partners, Joshua Jose at Tribal Cafe, shot some video. We heard from several tour-goers about folk art and navigating LA by bicycle!

Watch here:


The tour stopped by 4 of our wonderful partner locations in Historic Filipinotown and Echo Park - Pilipino Workers Center, Nahui Ohlin, Edendale Branch Library and Tribal Cafe. In addition to learning about the art at each stop, the group learned a bit about the area's history as an entry point for Filipino immigrants (hence the name).


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In organizing this project -- in many ways a tribute to all the folk of Greater LA -- we began to wonder, just who ARE the folk?

We decided to take this question to the streets. Here is the result:



When you hear the word "folk," who do you think of? Chime in with your thoughts below.

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Join us at the following Folk Art Everywhere Happenings:
All Happenings are FREE


SATURDAY, JUNE 26
11am - 1pm

Folk Art Drawing Workshop
Led by artist Sonia Romero

SEE Sonia's art work, "Bee Pile," in the Folk Art Everywhere project
MEET the artist
MAKE your own art!

Sonia will lead a "drop-in" drawing workshop in front of Highland Park's wonderful Figueroa Produce market! The workshop will be a FREE event and open to anyone who comes by the market between 11am and 1pm.

Learn more about Sonia Romero


Figueroa Produce
6312 N. Figueroa St.
Los Angeles CA 90042

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 30
2:30pm - 4pm

Folk Art Storytelling & Puppet Workshop
Led by artist Leslie Gray

SEE the rod puppets in the Folk Art Everywhere project
HEAR a story featuring puppets
MAKE your own!

Puppeteer and artist Leslie Gray will lead a storytelling/puppet making workshop. It is geared for children ages pre-school to elementary school age, but open to all ages.

Edendale Branch Library
2011 W. Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90026


ALL FOLK ART EVERYWHERE HAPPENINGS ARE FREE

Upcoming Happening: Folk Art Bike Tour

SATURDAY, JUNE 19
11:30am - 2:00pm (approx)

Folk Art Bike Tour
in Echo Park & Historic Filipinotown

Ride begins and ends at Pilipino Workers Center
153 Glendale Blvd., 2nd Floor, Los Angeles CA 90026 – enter off Rockwood Dr.

SEE art in the Folk Art Everywhere project
EXPLORE unique shops and cultural centers
TOUR the neighborhood in a fun, easygoing way
MEET other art-and-bike lovers!

The ride includes stops at Nahuí Ohlín, a shop celebrating indigenous literature, history, music and crafts; Tribal Café, serving juices, coffee and other goodies; Edendale Branch Library, a bustling library on iconic Sunset Blvd; and Pilipino Workers Center, providing resources to Filipino workers and their families.

Total mileage: 3.4 miles, with only slight hills. Great for beginning cyclists.

Co-sponsored by Folk Art Everywhere, a project of the Craft and Folk Art Museum, and the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition.

Image: Detail of "Las Bicicletas" (The Bicycles)
By Jose Guadalupe Posada, Mexican, 1852-1913

Upcoming Happenings: Workshops & Bike Tour

Folk Art continues to proliferate!
Join us at the following Folk Art Everywhere Happenings:


SATURDAY, JUNE 12
1:00-4:00pm

Bracelet making workshop at CAFAM's Global Bazaar

Peruse beautifully crafted objects from around the world at the Global Bazaar, then make your own! (Workshop is 1-4pm / Bazaar is 10am - 6pm)

CAFAM
5814 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles CA 90036

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SATURDAY, JUNE 12
2:00-4:00pm

Animal making workshop
at Saturn Street Elementary School
led by artist Vanessa Vobis

Vanessa will lead a workshop for children to make their own small animal out of recycled materials (paper, buttons, wire, etc). Workshops will be broken into 35 minute sessions.

Saturn Street Elementary
5360 Saturn St.
Los Angeles CA 90019

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SATURDAY, JUNE 19
11:30am - 2:30pm (approx)

Folk Art Bike Tour
in Echo Park & Historic Filipinotown

Ride begins and ends at Pilipino Workers Center
153 Glendale Blvd., 2nd Floor, Los Angeles CA 90026 – enter off Rockwood Dr.


See art in the Folk Art Everywhere project
Explore unique shops and cultural centers
Tour the neighborhood in a fun, easygoing way
Meet other art-and-bike lovers!

The ride includes stops at Remy’s on Temple, a gallery space focused on Filipino art & culture; Nahuí Ohlín, a retail shop celebrating indigenous literature, history, music and crafts; Tribal Café, serving juices, coffee and other goodies; Edendale Branch Library, a bustling library on iconic Sunset Blvd; and Pilipino Workers Center, providing resources to Filipino workers and their families.

Total mileage: 3.4 miles, with only slight hills. Great for beginning cyclists.

Co-sponsored by Folk Art Everywhere, a project of the Craft and Folk Art Museum, and the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition.

Explore art and culture in Little Ethiopia!
Attend an Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony!

Thursday, June 10, 7:00 to 7:45 p.m.
At Little Ethiopia Restaurant

As part of Folk Art Everywhere, we are organizing a series of "Happenings" so visitors to Folk Art locations may deepen their understanding of the art, the site, the neighborhood, or all 3!

With that in mind, join us in a traditional Coffee Ceremony at Little Ethiopia Restaurant, one of our amazing partners!

Come early or stay late and treat yourself to a meal from Little Ethiopia's savory menu. Bring your friends, meet new folk, and explore Little Ethiopia!

While you’re there, we invite you to view the art on display through Folk Art Everywhere.

*The program is free. Dinner may be purchased on your own.
No reservation necessary, just come as you are!


Little Ethiopia Restaurant
1048 South Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323) 930-2808
www.littleethiopiarestaurants.com

Folk Art is popping up everywhere!

Folk art is popping up everywhere! A "Bee Pile" at Figueroa Produce in Highland Park…..a hanging sculpture made of colored glass and beads at Levantine Cultural Center on Pico…..a miniature truck carrying tiny travelers at Nahui Ohlin in Echo Park. And many other curious objects! 25 to be exact. All over Greater Los Angeles.

These pieces have made their way from private collections into various public spaces to surprise YOU, dear reader, in your daily excursions around town. And they have stories to tell.

So strap on your best walking shoes and keep your eyes peeled for Folk Art Everywhere. Look for the “X” emblem (oh, and downloading a map might help).

Me? I’m headed to Tribal Café for some frothy carrot orange juice! AND to check out a humble painting made by a famous Ethiopian painter….