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It’s the first Friday of the month, and there are two things you should be doing: going to Mainframe Studio’s first Friday event and listening to the seventh episode of “FolkArtwork and Friends, with my special guest Pam Puck.

In the seventh episode of FolkArtwork and Friends, I had a delightful conversation with self-taught artist Pam Puck. I’ve known Pam for a few years now and have always been blown away by their sculptures, but I’ve never really had a chance to get to know them personally. I talk to Pam about getting her start with ceramics in a kids’ pottery class, teaching English in Italy, growing up watching ‘Rosemary’s Baby’, and being, well, as she put it, “a creepy kid”. Plus, I learn about how her talented artist husband’s work inspires them, living in a cave for a period of time, as well as the excitement of showcasing artwork at this year’s Outsider Art Fair. 

Then, with the recent bombings taking place in Iran, an excerpt from “Empty Chairs”, an exhibit by Fiuz Gallery and Outsider Inn Gallery featuring one-of-a-kind artworks by Iranian self-taught artist Alireza Asbahi Sisi, also known as CC. 

And you can catch me at this month’s “First Friday” event at Mainframe Studios in Des Moines, with the wonderful Ashley Mary in our studio where I will have artwork by self-taught James Ash on display.

Episodes will come out every first Friday of the month, on your favorite podcast player — Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, and with video on YouTube. Like, subscribe, share, and keep coming back for more. Thanks so much!

Watch the latest epsiodes of “FolkArtwork and Friends” here.

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