March 31 - June 13

Opening Reception
Tuesday, March 31 | Time TBD

A Major Folk Art Exhibition is Coming to Harmon Museum!

We are proud to invite you to a journey through the raw, authentic voice of the American spirit. Opening this spring, "Folk Art: Self-Told Stories, Self-Taught Artists" celebrates two centuries of American ingenuity and the personal forces that move artists beyond contemplation to creation.

​Important Dates & Details
  • Opening Reception: Tuesday, March 31.
    • Note: Reception time is TBA pending Mrs. DeWine's schedule.
  • Public Opening: Wednesday, April 1.
  • Exhibition Closes: June 13.
  • Location: Armstrong Conference Center.
  • Admission: $10.00 per person (in addition to standard Museum admission).
Exhibition Highlights
This major national exhibit features over three dozen self-taught masters, including:
  • Reverend Howard Finster
  • Elijah Pierce
  • Mary Tillman Smith
  • Marcus Mote
  • Forrest King Moses
  • ​and MANY more!

Explore a rich collection of diverse media, including Face Jugs, Whirligigs, Tramp Art, Carvings, and Painted Furniture. This exhibition is published in conjunction with the America 250-Ohio celebrations and features extensive pieces from the K. Richard B. Niehoff and Harmon Museum collections.

Pre-Order Your Collector's Edition Exhibition Catalogue
A full-color, 156-page exhibition catalogue is available for pre-order on our website below. This vital record of American cultural heritage is an essential volume for any art lover’s library.

​Stay tuned for the formal invitation and ticketing details!
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Best regards,
The Harmon Museum Team

Pre-Orders Open!

FOLK ART: SELF-TOLD STORIES, SELF-TAUGHT ARTISTS
The official exhibition catalogue from the Harmon Museum.
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Discover the raw, authentic voice of the American spirit in "FOLK ART: SELF-TOLD STORIES, SELF-TAUGHT ARTISTS", the official catalogue of the Harmon Museum's major 2026 exhibition. This essential volume celebrates the unique power of art created by self-taught individuals, capturing personal forces that move them "beyond contemplation to creation."

Spanning two centuries of American ingenuity, this collector’s edition features over three dozen self-taught masters, including Reverend Howard Finster, Elijah Pierce, and Mary Tillman Smith and the rich collection covers diverse media such as Tramp Art, Face Jugs, Carvings, Painted Furniture, Whirligigs and more.

Published in conjunction with the America 250-Ohio celebrations and featuring the extensive Harmon Museum and K. Richard B. Niehoff collections, this book is a vital record of American cultural heritage. Pre-order now to secure your copy of this profound visual narrative.
To pre-order, complete the downloadable pre-order form and return it to Harmon Museum via delivery or email.