In 2024, after two years of selling artwork exclusively online, the first-ever FolkArtwork exhibit took place in Des Moines, Iowa. The "Faces In The Crowd" exhibit saw hundreds of people come through on the opening night, numerous works sold, and received rave reviews from the local press.
The FolkArtwork Collective is delighted to highlight American artists Esteban Whiteside, Jordan Sullivan, and Reneesha Mccoy, who often bring to light the struggle of the overlooked, underserved and painful sides of society; Canadian artists Gabrielle K Brown and Jackie Bradshaw, inspired heavily by their country's folk art traditions; and Irish artist working out of London, Sarah Lee who brings her wildly popular "monster" series of works to New York City. For only the second time since his passing, the artwork of James Ash (1950-2021), a self-taught artist who battled a life of addiction and mental health struggles, will be featured in person as well as an eclectic range of vibrant artworks from artists past and present, similar to what you will find on the FolkArtwork Instagram and "This Week in Outsider Art" newsletter.
None of this would even be possible if it weren't for the constant love and support of Caroline Oestreich, the encouragement of Mark and Julie Oestreich, and these amazing artists.
