DISCOVER FOLK ART: Unique Visions by Southern Self-Taught Artists
Comprising the Museum's entire third floor, this is an immersive introduction to the world of Southern contemporary folk art, organized into five themes: Introduction, Beliefs, Memories, Nature, and Collecting.
The interactive exhibition features:
- Over 250 folk art objects
- Re-creations of artists' working environments (including a barn and a bus)
- Family activity stations
- Touch screens
- Smells and sounds
- Installation by Folk Artist Robert Oren Eades
- Free Discover Folk Art Family Guides (also available in Spanish)
The following are available in shop HMA, located on the first floor:
- Tour in a Tote
A bag filled with puzzles and tools to help young visitors explore DISCOVER FOLK ART. Guardians may check this bag out for FREE during their visit.
- Discover Folk Art: An Adventure with Artie at the Hickory Museum of Art
This 32 page children's book follows Artie, the art-loving dog, as he tours the Museum's folk art exhibition. Available for $9.95.