Great Opportunity to Buy Dead of the Dead Ceramic Pieces by Internationally-Acclaimed Carlomagno Pedro Martínez   FOFA is working closely with Carlomagno Pedro Martínez, the Director of the State Museum of Popular Art and an internationally-known ceramicist, on "Oaxacan Popular Arts in the New Millennium." Carlomagno and many members of his family are famous for their remarkable black ceramic figures. Carlomagno has generously donated six of his remarkable pieces to be sold to benefit FOFA's inaugural project. Proceeds will be devoted to the creation of a high quality catalog that will provide further recognition and encouragement to these young artesanos. Carlomagno and many members of his family are famous for their remarkable black ceramic figures. Click here to view photos. Great Mezcal, Great Botanas and Great Art. A robust start in funding the catalogue was made on April 30th when Arden Rothstein, FOFA's President and co-author (with her daughter Anya) of "Mexican Folk Art from Oaxacan Artist Families," opened her home in New York City for a private art viewing. Arden’s life-long affiliation with Oaxaca and immersion in the folk art scene has given her the opportunity to buy unique and remarkable pieces to which she offered an informal and anecdotal "tour." This was accompanied by outstanding mezcal (provided by Scorpion Mezcal, S.A. & Caballeros Inc.) and delicious botanas (catered by Paladar Restaurant). Artistic Catalogue Planned. FOFA will prepare a high-quality, bi-lingual catalogue to provide further recognition and encouragement for these talented young people. It will include a profile of each young artist, photographs of his or her art, and contact information for collectors. Our goal is to now raise $10,000 for this project. We will recognize all of our generous donors of $500 or more with a listing prominently displayed in the catalogue.