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World's Greatest Self-Taught Art Show & Sale

FOLK FEST 2008

Dates:  August 15-17
Friday, August 15, 5-10pm, $15, Show Opening & Meet-the-Artist Party
FREE 15th Anniversary t-shirt Friday Night & Readmission for the entire weekend
Saturday, August 16, 10am-7pm, $7
Sunday, August 17, 10am-5pm, $7

100 Exhibitors
Representing the best in Self-taught Art, Outsider Art, Southern Folk Pottery, and Folk Art.

Attendance
10,000-12,000 visitors each year.

Location  
85,000 Square Feet of Folk Art
Atlanta, Georgia
North Atlanta Trade Center
I-85 & Indian Trail Road, Exit 101

Information
770.532.1115 / 404 403-4244
folkfest@slotinfolkart.com
www.slotinfolkart.com

 Over the past fifteen years, Folk Fest has become the largest and most
important Folk Art Show in the World. 100 Prestigious galleries and dealers
from all over The United States specializing in Self-taught Art, Outsider Art, Southern Folk Pottery, Antique Folk Art and Anonymous Works, fill the cavernous 80,000 square foot facility at the North Atlanta Trade Center. Annual attendance consistently soars past 12,000.

 Visitors pour in from all over the country to see what is hot in the world
of folk art. Folk Fest is the place where museums, prominent galleries,
important publications, and serious collectors make their new discoveries.
The importance and popularity of Folk Fest has made Atlanta the undisputed,
"Hub of Folk Art." 

Everyone who loves self-taught art, from Hollywood Producers to
Housewives will find something unique to add to their collections. The Folk
Fest Philosophy of 'Folk Art for All Folks' runs true, as there will be
items available for every budget, whether show-goers are looking for a
starter piece for $5 or a museum-quality masterpiece for $50,000.

 America and the art community has embraced self-taught art as a
legitimate art form. Once only gaining the attention of museums, curators
and serious art collectors, folk art can now be found throughout mainstream
culture. Self-taught art is now the subject of movies, television and
commercials and is prominently featured in magazines, books and newspapers.
It has finally taken its well-deserved place as a true American art form.

 This is really an exciting time for art in America, especially
self-taught art. A visit to Folk Fest is a fun, educational (and a well
air-conditioned) experience for the whole family. One can even pair it up
with a trip to The High Museum of Folk Art and Photography, one of the
Nation's premier Museums for this art genre. 

We are sure that your audience would love to learn about and attend this groundbreaking show.

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