The Museum of International Folk Art describes the medium as art that is decorative or utilitarian, used every day or reserved for high ceremonies, is handmade or includes handmade elements, as well as new, synthetic or recycled components.
Art made by individuals with no formal training is known by many labels: art brut, outsider art, folk, visionary, self-taught. Heather Ferrell, the curator and.
A presentation on Pennsylvania Dutch folk art will take place at 6:30 p.m. July 19 at the Joseph A. Clavelli Cultural History Center at 408 N. Jefferson St.