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Back to SearchEpisode 15 | Pottery, Picking, and the Art of Folk: A Day with Marvin Bailey
Episode 15
In this special episode from House of Folk Art, host Matt Ledbetter shares a few of his favorite picking stories during the drive down to visit renow…
1 year, 11 months ago
Episode 14 | 47,000 Works of Art: The Unstoppable Creativity of Howard Finster
Episode 14
In this episode of House of Folk Art, Matt Ledbetter dives into the life and influence of Howard Finster, one of the most well-known self-taught arti…
1 year, 11 months ago
Episode 13 | Auction Adventures & Unforgettable Stories with Matt and Ethan
Episode 13
In this episode of House of Folk Art, host Matt Ledbetter sits down with his long-time friend and auctioneer, Ethan Raynor, for a captivating convers…
1 year, 11 months ago
Episode 12 | From Auction School to Million-Dollar Sales: Ethan’s Journey in the Auction World
Episode 12
In this episode of House of Folk Art, Matt Ledbetter sits down with his longtime friend and fellow auctioneer, Ethan, to reminisce about their journe…
2 years ago
Episode 11 | From Local Legends to Folk Art Icons: The Story of Snake, Bull, and Otto
Episode 11
In this episode of the House of Folk Art podcast, host Matt Ledbetter explores the unexpected ways personal connections influence artistic expression…
2 years ago
Episode 10 | SL Jones: Carving His Name into Folk Art History
Episode 10
Join Matt Ledbetter and Mike Smith for a captivating episode of the House of Folk Art podcast. In this episode, we explore the life and work of SL Jo…
2 years, 1 month ago
Episode 09 | Larry Ballard: Carving a Path from Chicago to the Vatican
Episode 9
Join Matt Ledbetter and Mike Smith for an in-depth conversation with Larry Ballard, an 86-year-old master carver from Chicago, whose incredible journ…
2 years, 1 month ago
Episode 08 | From Madison to Manhattan: The Artistic Journey of Benny Carter
Episode 8
Welcome to House of Folk Art!
In this episode, we sit down with Mike Smith of the At Home Gallery in Greensboro, North Carolina, to dive deep into the…
2 years, 2 months ago
Episode 07 | Embracing Originality in Folk Art: The Kudzu of the Art World
Episode 7
In this episode, we dive deep into the world of self-taught art, highlighting the works of various influential folk artists through the eyes of Mike …
2 years, 2 months ago
Episode 06 | The Artistry of Mary T. Smith Through Mike Smith’s Lens
Episode 6
🎨 Mary T. Smith: Mike Smith's Favorite Folk Art Icon 🎨
Join us in this captivating episode of "Artistry Unveiled" as we delve into the vibrant world o…
2 years, 3 months ago