A sweeping tribute to the human condition, folklore is a democratic art with a compelling human interest. While it represents tradition and community, it surpasses cultural and geographical borders, reflecting universal themes. Folklore spans across time, linking the minds that created it to the current communities that relate to it. An embodiment of various forms, functions, textures, and colors, it provides a window into the study of human creativity, customs, and expression. Most of all, folklore exhibits our common humanity. WE ARE ALL FOLK.

CAFAM serves as a platform to cultivate and encourage a curiosity for culture. A forum in which art can be presented and described by the artists and communities who create it, we aim to inspire discussion as well as a closer look. Dedicated to upholding cultural democracy, we believe that art and culture are rich starting points for further creativity. As craft and folk art springs forth from communities and prolific imaginations, it lends itself to this cultural democracy.

Demonstrating a fresh and contemporary view of craft and folk art, our non-collecting galleries are
consistently displaying a multitude of new exhibitions. These dynamic, socially-relevant exhibitions lead our visitors on a path of discovery. Our programs demonstrate that through an exploration of art, universal truths are revealed and our community strengthened.

"I really think folk art is easiest for me to respect because it's so honest about itself."
- Visitor, May 2009

ABOUT
Our mission, our philosophy, and our view of folk art!

MUSINGS
A special HAPPY HOLIDAYS from CAFAM!

WHO ARE THE FOLK?
What is the most complete tribute to the human condition? What is folklore and who are the folk?

HISTORY
From an innovative café featuring international omelettes to the CAFAM you know today, read our history here.

STAFF
We don't just promote diversity, we personify it!

BOARD
Presenting our dedicated CAFAM Board of Trustees!

SUPPORTERS
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EMPLOYMENT
Job opportunities at CAFAM!