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By: Rashme Rafes

Folk art includes artwork mainly from natives, peasants, and other laboring trades people. It is not an art that is taught but an art that is made purely from the heart and culture of the artist. Unlike fine art, folk art is mostly pragmatic and decorative more than simply artistic. This is an art form that unites cultures from all around the world and gives people the opportunity to enjoy and experience the beauty that is folk art. There are many other terms used to describe folk art such as tramp art, traditional art, outsider art, and pop art to name a few. Want more? Click here Whether your into paintings, sculptures, fashion, photography, or modern art, there is something for everyone!

A great place to start if your just getting into the folk art scene would be Phoenix, Arizona. Phoenix has a great art scene and many different museums, shops, and booths that you can explore and find many treasures. The Phoenix Art Museum is the place to go, here you will get the feel of how large the folk art community really is. Other great selections would be Bead Museum, Latino Folk Art booth, Mystery Castle, etc. Go find your first gem!