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American Folk Art Museum

2 Lincoln Square, Columbus Avenue between 65th and 66th Streets · Manhattan, New York City

See portraits, quilts and other work by folk and self-taught artists in changing exhibitions with free public admission.

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American Folk Art Museum
Photo: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA · CC BY 2.0

NYFE Summary

The museum began in 1961 to collect and study art made largely outside formal art-school training. Its holdings now span four centuries and places around the world. Portraits, quilts and works by living artists show the range of materials and personal experience behind this art.

Changing exhibitions bring these objects into conversation with social and cultural history. Public programs include talks, workshops and live music.

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