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The episode discusses the upcoming International Folk Art Market and addresses concerns about tariffs and visas affecting vendor participation.

International Folk Art Market returns July 9–12 at Railyard Park, bringing artisans from around the world to Santa Fe to showcase multicultural works.  The annual market has long served as a venue for folk artists to sell their products and for community members to experience cultures from outside the United States. According to IFAM’s mission, the market is about valuing humanity, traditions and artists who are working hard toward social change in their home countries.   To preview this year’s event, IFAM Executive Director Stacey Edgar and board chair Helena Ribe join host Inez Russell Gomez on the latest podcast episode of “Conversations Different.” They discuss how preparations are going, reflect on past markets and share what they are most looking forward to this year.    Edgar also addresses public concerns about tariffs and visas affecting vendor participation, explaining her organization's efforts to keep the market on track.  For more information and tickets, visit  folkartmarket.org   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

People in this episode

Host: Inez Russell Gomez

Guests: Stacey Edgar, Helena Ribe

Topics covered

• folk art
• cultural exchange
• community event
• social change
• artisan market

Keywords

• International Folk Art Market
• Santa Fe
• artisans
• cultural works
• tariffs
• visas
• social change
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Folk Art Market

Places: Santa Fe

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