folk art

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• - Features a broad collection of Romanian folklore artifacts. Located in Philadelphia.
  
• - Exhibitions and artists include Rufus Hathaway, Edward Hicks, Joshua Johnson, and Ammi Phillips.
  
• - Collects, preserves and exhibits art and artifacts from traditional Greek culture. Located in Athens.
  
• - Non-profit organization dedicated to celebrate the ancient cultural heritage of Rajasthan, Western India by preserving traditional music, dance and crafts. Includes details of collection and contact information.
  
• - With over 125,000 objects from 100 nations in its collection, this museum has the largest cross-cultural collection of folk art in the world.
  
• - A not-for-profit organization to recognize the work of artists who demonstrate little influence from the mainstream art world, and who instead seem motivated by their unique personal visions.
  
• - Exhibits a rich collection of Swedish folk art, costumes and textiles, and a gallery displaying the Falun School of graphic art.
  
• - Collection includes categories of traditional occupations, agricultural implements, household objects, clothing, textiles and folk art housed in two buildings. Includes hours, schedule of events, admission rate and directions. Located in Trois-Rivières
  
• - Exhibits new invention, marginal art, visionary art, intuitive art, native art, and the art of the insane.
  
• - Educational website offers historical resources, information about the collection, artists, news and current exhibitions. Many color pictures throughout and updated regularly.
  
• - Unites five different museums, including the Museum of the Town, Šivec House and Museum of Apiculture in Radovljica, the Museum of Hostages in Begunje na Gorenjskem, and the Iron Forging Museum in Kropa. Includes hours and entrance fees. Located in Slo
  
• - Exhibits in New York City feature 18th- and 19th-century paintings, quilts, sculptures, and the work of contemporary self-taught artists. Includes hours, fees, membership details, events and programs.