Stacey Edgar Appointed as Executive Director of International Folk Art Market

Art

Dec 8

SANTA FE, N.M., December 8, 2023 (VSNewsNetwork.com) - The International Folk Art Market (IFAM) announces Stacey Edgar as the new Executive Director. After a thorough application search and interview process by IFAM’s Executive and Search Committees, Edgar was chosen for her strategic vision and acumen. She brings over two decades of experience in working with folk artists globally to this role.

Tom Aageson, co-founder of IFAM, expressed enthusiasm about Edgar’s appointment. “I am really excited for the folk artists because of Stacey’s background. She has deep international experience in Latin America and Africa and experience creating markets for artists. She understands the small businesses of the folk artists and the difficulties and challenges the artists experience every day at the grassroots level. It is a terrific match,” said Aageson.

Edgar's distinguished career includes roles as an assistant teaching professor at the University of Colorado Boulder, Leeds School of Business, and recognition by various organizations for her contributions to social entrepreneurship and artisan business consulting.

Edgar commented on her new role, saying, “I am incredibly honored and excited for the opportunity to join the IFAM team — with its amazing founders, board, advisory board and staff — as we work together to celebrate our 20th anniversary. My goal is to partner with our global community of folk artists to expand the role and positive impact of IFAM in creating connection and opportunities for folk artists as we move into our next 20 years.”

IFAM's 20th anniversary market in 2024 will feature 167 artists from 51 countries, including 41 first-time artists and a new entrant, Papua New Guinea. The market is scheduled for July 11-14, 2024, at the Santa Fe Railyard Park.

For more information, visit www.folkartmarket.org.

Source: International Folk Art Market via Newswire