Folk Art: Self-Taught Artists | Self-Told Stories

About this event

Journey through the raw, authentic voice of the American spirit. "Folk Art: Self-Taught Artists | Self-Told Stories" celebrates two centuries of American ingenuity and the personal forces that move artists beyond contemplation to creation. This major national exhibit features over three dozen self-taught masters, including: Purvis Young, Reverend Howard Finster, Elijah Pierce, Mary Tillman-Smith, Mose Tolliver, Marcus Mote, Forrest Moses ​and more! Explore a rich collection of diverse media, including Face Jugs, Whirligigs, Tramp Art, Carvings and Painted Furniture. This exhibition is published in conjunction with the America 250-Ohio celebrations and features extensive pieces from the K. Richard B. Niehoff and Harmon Museum collections. Additionally, a full-color, 156-page exhibition catalogue is available to accompany this groundbreaking exhibition. This essential record of American cultural heritage is a must-have for any art enthusiast's collection.