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For the first time ever, the FolkArtwork Collective will be live and in person with an exhibit in Des Moines, Iowa. Featuring artwork by self-taught and visionary artists from the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

“Faces In The Crowd”

“Faces In The Crowd” a FolkArtwork production will have an opening reception on Saturday, November 9th in Des Moines, Iowa at 304 15th Street / Suite 100 — all are welcome!

One of those works will be Sarah Lee’s “This Could Be The End For Us”:

SARAH LEE This Could Be The End (2024) // Acrylic on wood; 11.7 inches x 8.3 inches — available for purchase at the “Faces In The Crowd” FolkArtwork exhibit

Learn more: Sarah Lee, Once Banned From Taking Art, Never Stopped Creating

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After an opening reception celebration, the exhibit will run through the entire month of November at the historic Fitch Building in downtown Des Moines, just steps away from the Pappajohn Sculpture Garden.

This exhibit will feature the artworks of local Iowa artists, work from Los Angeles to New York City, as well as Canada and London — and for the first time ever the works of the late James Ash will be on display. More information will be coming out in the coming weeks including artist interviews, exclusive sneak peeks and more.

All artwork will be available for purchase in person and online. Works will be made available on FolkArtwork.art as well as the @folkartwork Instagram shop after the conclusion of the opening reception.

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Exhibiting artists include:

The Estate of James Ash

Gabrielle K Brown, Canada

Sarah Lee, London

Reneesha McCoy, North Carolina

Jackie Bradshaw, Canada

Jordan Sullivan, Brooklyn

Noel Hatfield, Iowa

Ben Gardner, Indiana

Christopher Bame, Indiana

Dinah Hanson-Carrillo, Los Angeles

Lorena Eliasen, Florida

Lindsay Carraway, Louisiana

Melody Jean Moulton, San Diego

Kathy Edwards Hayslett, Iowa

Every day you can find a brand new piece of folk, self-taught, outsider or visionary art from one of the leading museums, galleries, and collections from across the world. For even more art, follow @folkartwork on Instagram and be sure to subscribe to the “This Week in Outsider Art” newsletter on Substack for two opportunities a week to see even more art, views of my personal collection, finds of the week and a list of must-see shows from across the country.

This is the first ever FolkArtwork exhibit, taking place in my hometown of Des Moines, Iowa. Thanks for all your support.