Together with the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Museum is proud to present Kandinsky: A Retrospective. The Centre Pompidou is…
Uncommon Folk: Video
Uncommon Folk: It’s Tradition
Document family traditions by interviewing grandparents, uncles, and aunts to find out about family history. Listen to family stories, learn…
Uncommon Folk: My Dogs Are Barking
The animals in the Uncommon Folk exhibition range from wild to domestic, prehistoric to contemporary, whimsical to sober, and miniature…
Uncommon Folk: Miss Liberty
Historical subject matter in art can range from transformative events and people to personal histories. Frequently, the most vocal, social,…
Uncommon Folk: Some Assemblage Required
Assemblage is a 3-D work comprised of “found” objects that the artist has arranged in a particular way. These objects can…
Uncommon Folk: Sew What?
Quilts are rich with tradition and are often associated with particular communities or parts of the country, such as Gee’s…
Uncommon Folk: Walk This Way
Walking sticks, or canes, are a common, recognized form. They function as physical supports, status symbols, and prestige items, often…
Uncommon Folk: Meet the Artists
Students can research three of the artists—many of whom lived in Wisconsin—in the Uncommon Folk: Traditions in American Art exhibition…
Uncommon Folk: Look Into My Eyes
Artists who make portraits create an image in the likeness of a person (or animal)—capturing identifiable features, his or her…
Uncommon Folk: Resources
Internet Resources American Folk Art Museum Folk Art Society of America Folk Life Archive From Windmills to Whirligigs Possum Trot…
Uncommon Folk: Glossary
Assembling: The process of gathering and combining different materials to create a three-dimensional work of art, such as a sculpture. Assembling…