Folk Wedding, Plummer Park - West Hollywood (July 18, 2010)

'Marriage is the ultimate bringing together, powerful enough to unite two people, two families, two villages or even two countries. Out of all the marvels of human existence, perhaps none is as wonderful as the expression of love and commitment. No matter the language or culture, the act of marriage is instantly recognizable.' Maryna Hrushetska, CAFAM Executive Director

'Folk Wedding is a special rite of passage, celebrating universal values of family, love, and commitment to one another in the living process of community. Whether it is through a marriage, a partnership of two or more individuals, or membership in the larger community, as each individual embraces responsibility for the whole, the whole honors and nurtures every point of view.' Rowan Storm, Folk Wedding Creative Director

Folk Wedding and Folk Art Everywhere are projects of the Craft and Folk Art Museum (CAFAM) of Los Angeles, designed to promote exploration of Los Angeles?s many cultures and neighborhoods by bringing art into the spaces of daily life. Think of it as a cultural treasure hunt that places beautiful and curious art objects from museums and collections in unexpected spaces?markets, theaters, coffee shops, bookstores, and the like?places where people naturally gather.

The project?s goals are to spark meaningful cultural discovery, stimulate social interaction, and to acquaint new audiences with the CAFAM.