Yes Museums Can Be Free

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The American Folk Art Museum is a free Museum in New York City. Yes, FREE. Art should be accessible to everyone. It would be odd if a museum dedicated to Folk Art wasn't free, but still.

Many people feel that art is out of reach for them. It is expensive to go to major museums, even for artists. Many galleries have a pretentious air to them. But in reality, art is about our world, and is what gets left behind from our cultures. It truly should be open to everyone. 

Right now The American Folk Art Museum has a beautiful quilt exhibition open until June 5th, in addition to their permanent collection. The collection includes paintings, weathervanes, toys, quilts, and furniture made by self-taught artists. 

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Brooklyn Flea's New Home in DUMBO

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Brooklyn Flea in Williamsburg just moved to Etsy's home turf: DUMBO! Today was opening day, and it will be open every Sunday for the rest of the Market Season. 

If you are looking for anything from Buffalo Nickles to Succulent Plants, you will find it at the Brooklyn Flea.  

One of my favorite vendors was Dan's Parents' House, from whom I purchased a Creepy Doll. But that was just the beginning of what you could get at Dan's - everything from bottle caps to a Madeline Doll. 

Dan's Parents' House 

Dan's Parents' House 

Shop Dan's here: http://www.dansparentshouse.com/home

Another vendor that I really loved was The Gifted Putterer! She had some fantastic vintage classroom decorations, and was just a really sweet person in general. It is no surprise that she is also an Etsy Seller. 

A table from The Gifted Putterer

A table from The Gifted Putterer

Find out more about The Gifted Putterer: http://www.thegiftedputterer.com/

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It was a fun outing to pick up some unique goods that I will use both as gifts and in my jewelry display. Flea Markets are great places to pick unique gifts and display items. And I bought the doll just because. She looked a little sad and needed a new home. 

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