Posted on 24 April 2010
The Home of Folk Art
The North Carolina Folk Art Society Visits The Home of Folk Art
Saturday, April 24th, we here at the Home of Folk Art were excited to have the North Carolina Folk Art Society stop in for a visit. On their annual outing (this year to Wilmington, North Carolina) the North Carolina Folk Art Society visited a few key folk art spots in the city, including the Cameron Art Museum, Airlie Garden’s Minnie Evans Bottle Chapel, and with us to see and hear more about local visionary artist Minnie Evans. Read the full story
Posted on 17 March 2010
The Home of Folk Art
Minnie Evans Tribute – Beautiful Art, Beautiful Surroundings
Minnie Evans Sculpture Garden at Airlie Gardens in Wilmington, North Carolina
Minnie Evans Bottle Chapel Door - Airlie Gardens
Inspiration is never far away! Green Day at Airlie Gardens in Wilmington, North Carolina held in honor of Minnie Evans was a huge success. Combining what is regarded as one of the most beautiful public gardens in America with one of the most unique visionary artist will always be a winning combination. Opening to the public in the 1940’s, Airlie Gardens has forever been connected to one of the most beloved visionary folk artist of our time. Minnie Evans created most of her art surrounded by the plethora of beauty that surrounded her while at work as the gate keeper. Read the full story
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Posted on 01 March 2010
The Home of Folk Art
Minnie Evans Tribute – Airlie Gardens “Green Day”
Minnie Evans at the Gate House - Airlie Gardens - Circa 1965
Airlie Gardens – Wilmington, North Carolina – Celebrates a “Green Day” tribute to Minnie Evans!
“God has 600 some shades of green, and He dressed the world with them.”~Minnie Evans
Minnie Evans Sculpture Garden - Airlie Gardens - Wilmington, NC
The original “Green Lady,” Minnie Evans, is the focus of Airlie Gardens upcoming FREE day! As the gate keeper to the gardens for many years and one of the most prominent self-taught visionary artists known, she is rightfully being honored with this tribute. Come join in the celebration of Airlie Gardens “Green Day” on Saturday, March 13th, 2010 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Read the full story
