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Last week, I spoke with the American Folk Art Museum’s Valérie Rousseau about their latest exhibit, “Self-Made: A Century of Inventing Artists”. This week, I’m delighted to be joined by an artist whose artwork is in the exhibit, self-taught artist Bill Miller.

In the second part of the ninth episode of FolkArtwork and Friends, Bill Miller joins me to talk about his search for a very large studio, due to his very large piles of linoleum, which he uses in his artworks.

We talked about his upbringing in Pittsburgh’s Industrial Arts Co-op, making art out of recycled materials, showing his work at the Outsider Art Fair, and the story behind creating two album covers for the late Frank Zappa. Then, we dine out on some of our favorite music to listen to while making art, I brag about being named the teacher with the best music at my school, and why Paul McCartney keeps texting us. 

Plus, Bill Miller wants your linoleum! Bill’s artwork is made entirely of linoleum, and he has a giant warehouse to store it. So if you have some you want to donate, he’ll take it off your hands! Go to www.billmillerart.com or www.billmillerwantsyourlinoleum.com and get in touch with Bill so he can take your linoleum off your hands and use it in a piece of art. Or follow Bill on Instagram at @billmillerart.

Learn more about “Self-Made: A Century of Inventing Artists” at www.folkartmuseum.org and follow the American Folk Art Museum on Instagram at @afamuseum. If you’re in New York City, visit the American Folk Art Museum open Wednesday–Sunday: 11:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m. — admission is always free.

A new episode will come out next week, since it’s already the first Friday of the month, as we kick off Art Environment Summer! Continue to listen 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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