American Folk Art Museum
Candid, genuine, and unexpected, we are the nation’s museum of folk and self-taught artists. Since 1961, the Museum has celebrated the creativity of individuals whose singular talents have been refined largely through personal experience rather than formal artistic training. Our collection includes more than seven thousand works of art from four centuries and nearly every continent—from compelling portraits and dazzling quilts to powerful works by living artists in a variety of mediums. From critically acclaimed exhibitions and publications to inspiring educational programs and robust community outreach, our mission is to be the leading forum shaping the understanding and appreciation of folk and self-taught art across time and place.
Candid, genuine, and unexpected, we are the nation’s museum of folk and self-taught artists. Since 1961, the Museum has celebrated the creativity of individuals whose singular talents have been refined largely through personal experience rather than formal artistic training. Our collection includes more than seven thousand works of art from four centuries and nearly every continent—from compelling portraits and dazzling quilts to powerful works by living artists in a variety of mediums. From critically acclaimed exhibitions and publications to inspiring educational programs and robust community outreach, our mission is to be the leading forum shaping the understanding and appreciation of folk and self-taught art across time and place.
