Situation of America, 1848, New York City, 1848, oil on wood panel, 34 x 57 x 1 3/8 inches, included in Folk Nation: Crafting Patriotism in the United States
Museums & GalleriesUpper West Side
Folk Nation: Crafting Patriotism in the United States
Apr 10, 2026 - Feb 28, 2027
Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun
Description
Opening during the nation’s sesquicentennial, Folk Nation: Crafting Patriotism in the United States at the American Folk Art Museum explores how vernacular art has shaped American identity over 250 years. The exhibition highlights the ways everyday makers have expressed patriotism, belonging and the evolving idea of the United States through their craft. Note: the exhibit will close from September 14 to October 8, reopening through the end of February 2027 after that.
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Features
Type
- Decorative & Folk Art
- Art
- Culture & History
Seasonal
- Spring
- Summer
Cost
- Free
Accessibility
- Large Print
- Sign Language Interpretation
- Wheelchair Accessible