The Home of Folk Art

With bidders from all over the world, folk art once again takes center stage at Slotin’s Auction.

Lanier Meaders Face Jug-Photo Live Auctioneers

John Meaders - Photo Live Auctioneers

There was a great, active in-house crowd that took home some wonderful pieces. Some very spirited bidding occurred over the internet and on the phone as well. With Live Auctioneers sending a representative to the auction hall and Steve and Amy’s talented bunch, Read the full story

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

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Your Opportunity Awaits – At Slotin’s Auction!

Steve and Amy Slotin - photo by Access Atlanta

On May 2nd, in Buford, Georgia, we will once again be presented with what has become the envy of the auction circuit.   While there are many auction galleries around, there are very few with such a loyal and knowledgeable following that Steve and Amy have cultivated.  Is it the fact that Steve and Amy put together a catalog that is as nice as any, full color, very accurate and descriptive, post it online and mail it right to you – ALL FOR FREE?   Is it the party before the auction where guest are served drinks (including alcohol) for free? Read the full story

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Minnie Evans – The Beautiful Dreamer

Minnie Evans was born on Dec.12, 1892 in rural Long Creek, North Carolina.  Two months later she moved to Wilmington, NC.  She started school as would any child but after the 6th grade, she left school to start working to help support her family.   Working as a “sounder” out of local Masonboro Sound, she sold oysters and clams door to door.   In 1908 at the age of 16 she married Julius Evans.   He was the coachman and property supervisor for Pembroke Jones, the socially prominent railroad and shipping magnate whose magnificent country estate, Airlie on the Sound, was nearby.   After having three children, Minnie went to work at the estate as a domestic in 1916.   It was not until 1935 that her artistic career would begin.   It was on Good Friday that she heard a command from God telling her to “draw or die.”   On that day and the following day she created her first two drawings.   But the spirit left her.  It was not until 1940 that she resumed her drawing after receiving a fresh new admonition. Her first two works seemed to jump out at her from inside a magazine where she had safely tucked them away years earlier; and they did so just as she was about to toss the periodical into the fire.  Read the full story

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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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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