Passport to Folk Art
Connect to the World’s Cultural Riches
on These Once in a Lifetime Journeys
In partnership with the International Folk Art Market , BJ Adventures launched the Passport to Folk Art program in 2010 and has since led trips to numerous countries around the globe.
These adventures provide a unique opportunity to meet and connect with master folk artists in their home countries. Travelers see how these artisans are creating a better future for their communities through folk art and experience their rich histories and traditions firsthand.
Each trip requires a $500 donation to the International Folk Art Market, so it’s a win, win for the Folk Art Market and folk art lovers! Typically a maximum of 10 to 12 travelers are allowed on each adventure.
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Passport to Folk Art: South Africa
SEPTEMBER 3 to 18, 2026
You’ll engage with artists in their home communities, enjoy TWO safaris, dine at award-winning restaurants, meet South African art aficionados, sip South African wines, and have a multitude of opportunities to shop for unique art and more. South Africa is our second home and we cannot wait to share it with you! -
Passport to Folk Art: Kenya
MARCH 1 to 11, 2027
MARCH 11 to 14 - Lamu ExtensionTake an incredible journey to the heart of Kenya to meet artisan groups and take in the majesty of East African wildlife. This 10 day journey includes one-on-one time with a wide range of artists, as well as time on the plains of Africa where we will sit with elephants at the base of Mt. Kilimanjaro and watch lions roam in the tall grasses of the Masai Mara. An add-on is available to Lamu!
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Passport to Folk Art: Uzbekistan
August 24 to Sept. 9, 2027
Book now, only one spot left!
Includes Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva and Nukus! Take a journey on the Silk Road to see spellbinding architecture, ancient cities, and of course - Folk Art Market Artists! You’ll see first-hand what has inspired centuries of their folk art traditions.