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American Folk Museum Mired in Debt
It’s no surprise that New York City museums are still struggling during this economic downturn. This week, The New York Times and Bloombergreport that the American Folk Art Museum is no exception.The...
View ArticleFolk Art Museum to Sell Building to MoMA
The past week has been a tumultuous one for the American Folk Art Museum. First, it announced last Tuesday that its executive director, Maria Ann Conelli, would step down to take a job in academia....
View ArticleFord Foundation Helps Keep American Folk Art Museum Open
The lights are staying on at the American Folk Art Museum.The museum, which has been struggling financially, was saved by donations from its trustees and a major gift from the Ford Foundation. The cash...
View ArticleOver Objections, MoMA to Demolish Folk Art Museum
The building that once housed the American Folk Art Museum will be demolished, despite the efforts of preservationists who argued in favor of protecting it. The Museum of Modern Art now owns the...
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