Festival del Arte Popular 2026

October 13 – October 18, 2026 National Museum of Mexican Art

The National Museum of Mexican Art presents the annual Festival del Arte Popular (Folk Art Festival). Artisans from across Mexico gather for this celebration of Mexico’s one-of-a-kind arte popular. Each artist brings unique techniques and folk art, and all share an incomparable passion for Mexico's rich folk-art traditions. Meet some of Mexico's finest folk artists, watch live demonstrations, and get an early start on holiday shopping. Plus, join us for additional late-night hours on October 14th from 5:00-8:00 pm

This year, meet: 

  • Daniel Paredes & Maria Fernanda Rosales Ruiz (Puebla), ceramic Day of the Dead figures, nicho boxes, and more
  • Jacobo Ángeles Ojeda (Oaxaca), wood carvings
  • Audias & Mariana Roldan (Guerrero), amate paintings
  • Pedro Montaño Lorenzo (Oaxaca), foot pedal loom weaving
  • Pascuala Vázquez Hernández (Chiapas), backstrap loom weaving 
  • Edith Orozco Segoviano (Guanajuato), gold-plated jewelry designer, and paper mache pieces

National Museum of Mexican Art members receive a 15% discount at the Festival del Arte Popular. Become a Member today.