This September, immerse yourself in the spirit of tradition, storytelling, and cultural expression with Envisioning Folk: Art Inspired by Heritage, a dynamic new exhibition celebrating the enduring power of folk art. The show opens with a public reception on Friday, September 5, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, and will be on view throughout the weekend as part of the NC Annual Folk Festival. 

This special exhibition offers festival goers the opportunity to explore how contemporary artists interpret and preserve folk traditions through their creative practices. Whether honoring ancestral techniques or reimagining folkloric motifs with modern flair, these artists create works that resonate with memory, identity, and a deep sense of heritage. 

Opening Reception Details: 
Date: Friday, September 5, 2025 
Time: 6:00 – 9:00 PM 
Location: CVA Gallery, 200 N Davie St, Greensboro NC 27408 

Free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served. 

Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of folk heritage and the artists who keep these traditions alive through their work. 

For more information, please visit mycvagreensboro.org  

About the NC Folk Festival: 
The NC Folk Festival is a beloved annual event that showcases music, dance, storytelling, crafts, and cuisine from cultures around the world. Attracting thousands of attendees each year, the festival is a vibrant celebration of tradition, creativity, and community spirit. 

CONGRATULATIONS ARTISTS

Jairo Guerrero, “The Parting of the Sea”,“The Guardian of the Ark”,“Three Angels’ Messages” 

Chie Hong, “Pink Evening”,“Late Summer”,“Early Fall”@chie_iwa 

Jeriel Trinidad, “In Our Strands”@redsunideas 

James Langer, “Born”, Tack House”, Sunburst” 

Joie Lola Chapman, “Quatre”, “Deux”, “Cinq”@joie.lola.chapman 

Selina Akter, “Soul Patterns”,“Rickshaw”,“Taxis”@selinaakter_art 

Kelly Walsh, “Quilted 2: Aurora”, “Quilted Minis”@kellywoveit 

Dais Garnes, “Together”,“Futuristic”,“Weather the Storm” 

Sasha Trosch, “Possum Run”,“Behind the Plow”,“Crazy Quilt”@rockspringspaper 

Patricia Sanchez, "MEx I Can", "Zapateando en el más allá" y "Look at me, at least once again" @tabata.leblue 

Nayeli Mata, “Coffee Drinker”,“Coffee Maker”@dalume_00 

Khyri Crawford, “Baby Buda”, “Candy Ladies”, “TruLuv” 

Zizi Barhouma, “Tropical Oasis”,“Palm Magic”,“Nile Eygpt”@zizibarhouma 

Phoebe Roberts, “What we Left in our Wake”@pheebscreates 

Maribell Sarate, “Tribal Sisters”,“Mother Earth”,“Latin Queen” @maribell_sarate 

Elle Mach, “Giant Bead Lizard”,“Grandpa’s Truck”,“Skyz” 

Brett Redgate, “Measured in memories: A Legacy of Flour & Love”@brettredgate 

Wes Wheeler, “Alone star”@wes_wheeler_art 

Tessa Dahlmann,1 Untitled@tessadahlmann_art 

Angie Barker, “Oh, Honey, Honey”,“Everywhere with you”,“Similar and not the same”@angietherose 

Alice Matson, "No more queens", "Reality VS luxury", "Beauty in diversity"

Mary Wyrick, “Mother in the Middle 1936”@wyrickml 

Shelly Reynolds, 3 untitled @longrangerespect 

Ashley Campbell, "Cucumber tendril" 

David Landham, “Flashlight Tag”, “Night Eyes”, “Old Growth”@dlanham 

Sky Bradshaw, “Love”, “Passion”, “Voice”@sequeenart_ 

Claudia Perez, “State Bird” 

Warren Moses, 3 untitled @artistcardsignsart 

Lizzy Lanham, (under 18) “Fruit Dragon” 

Lena Landham, (under 18) “The Wendigo” 

Micheal Todd Smith (under 18) “Untitled”