Second Gathering of Master Artisans at the Toy Museum

Under the title “Living Mexican Art, Masters of Folk Art”, the Second Gathering of Master Artisans brings together outstanding creators of Mexican folk art at the Toy Museum in a celebration devoted to tradition, creativity, and the cultural richness of artisanal practices. From August 13 to 16, this event offers the opportunity to encounter the work of master artisans recognized both nationally and internationally, whose creations preserve the memory of their communities while also opening new aesthetic possibilities through deeply personal and contemporary artistic visions.

Throughout these days, visitors will be able to explore a special exhibition of works created specifically for this gathering, available for purchase, alongside a parallel exhibition and sale of original works reflecting the diversity of techniques, materials, and artistic languages present in Mexican folk art. Beyond the exhibition itself, the gathering becomes a living space of exchange between artists and visitors, where each piece reveals not only technical mastery, but also a worldview, a story, and a cultural identity expressed through the handmade creative process.

About the Gathering

This event offers a close encounter with contemporary folk art, understanding craftsmanship not merely as an object, but as a form of knowledge, memory, and cultural expression. Through talks and lectures presented by the folk artists themselves, attendees will have the opportunity to learn firsthand about the processes, traditions, inspirations, and symbolic universes that give life to their work. This reflective and personal dimension makes the visit a unique chance to hear the voices of those who preserve, reinvent, and enrich Mexico’s artistic heritage from within their own communities and traditions.

The works presented in this edition stand out for their innovative aesthetics and for content deeply connected to identity, imagination, and the playful and educational dimensions of culture. They bring together technical mastery, artistic sensitivity, and a desire to share with the public a living legacy that is renewed with each new creation. The gathering thus becomes an invitation to contemplate, learn, converse, and acquire authentic Mexican art directly from its creators.

What You Will Discover

• The Second Gathering of Master Artisans at the Toy Museum, dedicated to Mexican folk art.
• A special exhibition of works created specifically for this gathering, available for purchase.
• A parallel exhibition and sale of original works that reflect the diversity of living Mexican art.
• Talks and lectures led by the master artisans themselves, sharing their experience, creative processes, and artistic vision.
• The opportunity to meet, learn from, and acquire works by creators recognized nationally and internationally, all in one place.

This gathering is an invitation to discover folk art as a living expression of Mexico’s memory, imagination, and identity. An experience designed to bring visitors closer to the work and voices of its creators, to recognize the vitality of artisanal practice, and to celebrate the cultural force of a heritage that continues to evolve without losing its roots.

Event Details

Event: Second Gathering of Master Artisans
Title: Living Mexican Art, Masters of Folk Art
Dates: August 13 to 16
Schedule: 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Venue: Toy Museum