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Photographed at sunset, Betse and Clarke Pointing. Betse is on the left side of the photo, we only see her profile view which shows a middle aged white woman wearing thin metal framed glasses. Her light colored hair blowing in the wind. Beside her is Clarke, a middle aged white man with a longer brown beard and mustache. He wears a newsboy styled cap and a black shirt tucked into a plaid button down, a black jacket over the ensemble. Behind them is the sky and a body of water.

April 29, 2020

Old-time Music & Quarantunes

We at MO Arts continue to use the Show Me Folk blog, in these unusual times, to shine a bit more light on Missouri’s folk and traditional artists, particularly those who have had shifted their focus a bit, or a lot, due to the world’s collective efforts to “flatten the curve.” We are often reminded that folk arts and folklife are not static, but dynamic and innovative. Tradition bearers prove that time and time again, especially in adversity.  With these posts, we hope our readers find the time to visit the social media of featured artists. Perhaps, readers will be…
Handmade face masks by Andrea O'Brien. The mask featured resembles a colorful stainglass pattern.

April 9, 2020

Mask Makers of Missouri

We at MO Folk Arts are using the Show Me Folk blog, in these unusual times, to shine a bit more light on the state’s folk and traditional artists, particularly those who have had shifted their focus a bit, or a lot, due to the world’s collective efforts to “flatten the curve.” We are often reminded that folk arts and folklife are not static, but dynamic and innovative. Tradition bearers prove that time and time again, especially in adversity.  With these posts, we hope our readers find the time to visit the websites and social media of featured artists. Perhaps,…
Photo of Woodsmen Distilling bottles on the left, and a spout with clear liquid coming out on the right

March 23, 2020

Missouri Distillers

We at MO Folk Arts are using the Show Me Folk blog, in these unusual times, to shine a bit more light on the state’s folk and traditional artists who make a living at their craft. We plan to feature artists and culture keepers who have lost gigs or experienced slowdowns due to the world’s collective efforts to “flatten the curve.” We are often reminded that folk arts and folklife are not static, but dynamic and innovative. Traditional bearers prove that time and again, especially in adversity.  With these posts, we hope our readers find their way to visit the…
Screengrab from Instagram Story; Eileen Gannon plays harp while Eimear Arkins plays the fiddle under a park gazebo. The caption reads,

March 18, 2020

Irish Musicians Arkins & Gannon

In the coming days, we at MO Folk Arts will use this blog to shine a bit more light on the state’s folk and traditional artists who make a living at their craft. We plan to feature artists who have lost gigs as venue doors close, events are postponed indefinitely, and shops are shuttered. With these posts, at a minimum, we hope our readers find their way to the artists’ websites/social media, to listen and look at some amazing folk and traditional arts. Perhaps, even, readers will be moved to make a purchase, recommend an artist to others…