Clyde Jones

THIS YEAR'S SHOW IS DEDICATED TO

Clyde Jones, the creator of chainsaw art, the unofficial mayor of Bynum, NC and a legend in the folk art world, passed away on Christmas Eve. Gilda McDaniel - my fellow showrunner and good friend - wrote this tribute to him, and we're so glad to be able to share it with you. When you come to the show this year, stop by our Clyde celebration space and let's swap stories about him. Boy do we miss him.

READ OUR TRIBUTE

2026 Folk Art Show Lineup

Theresa Arico*
Ricky Boscarino
Kimberley Cartwright*
Josh Coté
Tex Crawford
Danny Doughty
Deacon Man
Riley Foster
Mike Fowle
Charlie & Susan Frye
Ali Givens
Theresa Gloster
Thomas Graham
Jackie Haliburton
Amanda & Christian Hamrick
Ann Hobgood
Ingrid Humphrey
Michele Humphrey
Bailey Jack
Billy Keith
Crystal King
Tim & Lisa Kluttz
Ki’re
Amy Lansburg
Eric Legge
Peter Loose
Mark May
Fiva McCanless
Scott McQueen
Chris Milk
Missionary Mary
Lara O’Keefe
Tiffany Ownbey
Joan Rasmussen
Hamidou Sissoko
John Sperry
Danette Sperry


*New in 2026

Collector's Preview

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20

Our Friday night Collector’s Previewwill take place on February 20th from 7-9pm, and offers a first look and opportunity to purchase work while enjoying light hors d’oeurves. The preview is a reservation-only event.

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A painted sculpture of a black swan with blue, yellow, and white dots and patterns, featuring the word "YES" on its side, displayed on a table with other colorful artwork in the background.

ABOUT THE SHOW

Two smiling men pose together at an art display. One wears a dark hat and sweater, the other a jacket and a hat decorated with colorful bottle caps. Ornate masks are displayed in the background.

MR. IMAGINATION & RB FITCH

A man in a brightly colored, patterned suit and matching hat sits in a painted rocking chair on a brick path in front of a large white house with green shutters and a columned porch.
Two colorful paper mache cat sculptures, one yellow and one green, both with large eyes, white whiskers, and long pink tongues sticking out, are displayed on a brown surface.

The Fearrington Folk Art Show began more than 20 years ago when founder R.B. Fitch invited self-taught Southern artists to exhibit their work in the Village Barn, creating an intimate winter gathering that celebrated bold, original outsider art. The show has always been invitation-only, with no booth fees or commissions, reinforcing its purpose as a community celebration rather than a commercial fair.

Over the years, more than 30 painters, sculptors, and mixed-media artists have shown their work here, filling the Barn with everything from whimsical paintings to inventive recycled-object sculptures. The event has earned regional recognition, including a feature in Garden & Gun’s roundup of Southern towns with standout art scenes.

Today, curators Gilda McDaniel and Kerstin Lindgren carry the tradition forward, blending longtime favorites with fresh new talent. Each winter, the Barn transforms into a lively, colorful marketplace where visitors meet artists, discover new work, and experience the creative spirit that has defined the show since its beginning.