The definition of American folk art is notoriously difficult to pin down. In the twentieth century “folk art” has embraced everything from Pennsylvania German frakturs to eccentric architectural ...

A number of instruments played by famous folk artists, along with those of less-known and unknown artists, are housed at the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. National Museum of ...

Pippin’s folk paintings covered multiple ... and founding Fisk University’s art department. By acknowledging some of the famous Black American artists — not to mention those that came ...

Mike's Art Truck, a folk art gallery located in Hillsborough, is dedicated to showcasing various artists work.

These hobo nickels are a fine representation of American folk art and are a unique (and affordable) coin to collect. As the Great Depression ravaged American society, migrant workers took to the ...

Plus, Tom talks with retired Prairie Public radio director, Bill Thomas, who shares a folk song. — The Great American Folk Show is written, recorded, and hosted by folksinger and songwriter Tom ...