Friends of Oaxacan Folk Art is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the traditional handcrafts and folk art of the Mexican state of

Oaxaca Oaxaca ( , also , , from nci, Huāxyacac ), officially the Free and Sovereign State of Oaxaca ( es, Estado Libre y Soberano de Oaxaca), is one of the 32 states that compose the political divisions of Mexico, Federative Entities of Mexico. It is ...

, especially to encourage young artisans to continue family and regional traditions. The organization was established in 2007 by American writers, art historian, educators, gallery owners and collectors, many of whom have long-standing relationship with Oaxacan artisans. The organization collaborates with the

Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca Museo may refer to: * Museo, 2018 Mexican drama heist film *Museo (Naples Metro) Museo is a station on line 1 of the Naples Metro. It was opened on 5 April 2001 as the eastern terminus of the section of the line between Vanvitelli and Museo. ...

(MEAPO), especially its director

Carlomagno Pedro Martínez Carlomagno Pedro Martínez (born August 17, 1965) is a Mexican artist and artisan in “ barro negro” ceramics from San Bartolo Coyotepec, in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. He comes from a family of potters in a town noted for the craft. He bega ...

. Since 2010, the organization has held competitions for young Oaxacan artisans in conjunction with the Museo Estatal de Arte Popular de Oaxaca. They also sponsor sales of Oaxacan crafts and folk art in Brooklyn, New York. Proceeds from these sales go to support Oaxacan artisans, especially to encourage up-and-coming ones.

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