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10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Art is in the eye of the beholder. In the galleries of the folk art museum, you'll discover an amazing variety of paintings, sculptures, and other objects created by talented, self-trained artists and craftsmen. In fact, it's one of the largest collections of American folk art. Accessible.
The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum (AARFAM) is the United States' first and the world's oldest continually operated museum dedicated to the preservation, collection, and exhibition of American folk art.
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- www.colonialwilliamsburg.org/locations/abby-aldrich-rockefeller-folk-art-museum/
Development of the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum. In 1934, Rockefeller began to lend parts of her collection for permanent display in the Ludwell-Paradis House in Colonial Williamsburg. The exhibits were installed mostly under the guidance of Edith Halpert and opened to the public in 1935, remaining open until January 1956.
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- Nelson Wilmarth Aldrich, Abigail Pearce Truman Chapman
- Abigail Greene Aldrich, October 26, 1874, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S.
The Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum is the nation's oldest institution dedicated to preserving, collecting, and exhibiting American folk art. Discover colorful and whimsical artwork created by talented, self-trained artists and artisans representing diverse cultural traditions and geographic regions. Group Info: We offer various ...
- Colonial Williamsburg Foundation P.O. Box 1775, 23187, VA
- (757) 220-7984
2. Okt. 2020 · Abby Aldrich Rockefeller was a co-founder of the Museum of Modern Art in New York and a leader in the appreciation and study of American folk art. This year, the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Museum celebrates its 60th anniversary.
11. Aug. 2022 · Read more about Abby Aldrich Rockefeller on the Christie's site, and learn about how David furthered her legacy at the museum and in his private collection. This article was first published in The Center Magazine on April 18, 2018; it has since been condensed and edited.
11. Jan. 2017 · On March 15, 1957, the Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Folk Art Collection opened to the public as a memorial to Abby’s pioneering interest, and became the country’s first museum devoted exclusively to American folk art. The lure and intrigue of discovery delighted Abby Rockefeller.
