Just what is folk art? Is it something you can do? If not now, later? How many kinds of folk art are there? Are there folk artists still living today? We have the answers for you in our May issue -- and much more. You'll even meet an African American folk artist who has recently been discovered and learn how he started with just a piece of shoe leather. You'll also meet some phenomenal artists, sculptors, basket weavers, and quilters. And, all are anxious to tell their story. Visit museums whose curators kept art that, at first, few appreciated and listen to a man who has made collecting a lifetime pursuit. Take a peek behind-the-scenes to find out how conservators are working to preserve all types of folk art. Who knows -- you may have a piece right in your own home! So, join us and find out just what the fuss about folk art is all about.
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