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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 (more…)

Head to desert country in Phoenix, Arizona and hit a gold mine of folk art and it turns up in the most unexpected places. Visit Red Lobster throughout the city for fine dining and folk art available for sale covers the walls while creating an inviting atmosphere. There are a wealth of museums, including the Phoenix Art Museum, the Desert Caballeros Desert Museum, the Western Valley Art Museum, and the ASU art museum. Enthusiasts can find a blend of Americana (more…)

Folk art is alive and well around Phoenix, Arizona. Among many places to experience this genre of art is the Steele Gallery at the Phoenix Art Museum. Visitors will find over 400 Mexican folk art objects uniquely created by around 150 artists who are still living and working. Their works reflect a plethora of techniques using materials ranging from ceramics to paper. Many exhibits include traditional handwoven baskets, unique toys, jewelry and molded clay pieces.

Folk art takes on new meaning after a visit to (more…)