Appalachian folk art

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Oda Belle Blankenship showing her beautiful quilt for the 1972 National Geographic magazine featuring the people of Appalachia.

The quintessential guide to folk art in America, based on the landmark Whitney Museum exhibit of 1974, illustrates more than 400 outstanding examples of American craft, covering four major categories--painted, drawn, or stitched pictures; sculpture; architectural decoration; and decorated household...

Appalachian folk magic came about because it gave these people a sense that things were going to be alright even in the poor circumstances most found themselves in.

Valériane Leblond

An annual tradition continues at American Folk Art & Framing (AFA) with Sharing the Joy, an exhibition of work from the gallery’s 30 artists, running through Thursday, December 30. "... The artists represented at American Folk Art consistently create glorious, thoughtful pieces you will be excited to share," says gallery owner Betsey-Rose Weiss.