WTF (What the Folk) Art Exhibition Opening Reception
Date and Time
- Friday, Jul 17, 2026 6pm - 8pm
Location
FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel
1100 N Central Ave
Details
“WTFolk” includes both 2D and 3D works in a variety of mediums. The selected pieces explore objects, symbols, patterns, and stories.
FOUND:RE Contemporary at FOUND:RE Phoenix Hotel is presenting a new exhibition titled “WTFolk” (What the Folk). This exhibition highlights the work of local artists who expand, challenge, honor, or reinterpret folk art.
“WTFolk” includes both 2D and 3D works in a variety of mediums. The selected pieces explore objects, symbols, patterns, and stories that hold meaning across generations, while examining what folk art is and how visual languages continue to evolve today.
Featured artists include: Laura Ackerman, Lora Lee Barnhiser, BLKBYRD, Darcy Borg, Lee Brown, Jeremy Bruno, Samantha Burgos, Christen Carns, Kara Chaddock, Comurshy, Neville Concessio, Alisha Conner, Craig Davoll, Ashley De Vor, Chamile Diaz, Michelle Diaz, Angela Divina, Eddy, Rachel Espinoza, Blanca A. Garcia, Cat Glubisz-Brown, Isadora Hale, Karen Fernanda Hugues, Lathenia Janae, Veralyn E. Johnson, Maria Karlosak, Galya Kerns, Myja Lark, Chuck LaVoie, Puspa Lohmeyer, Teena Maree, Maria G. Martinez, Susan Millan, Bee Ojalá, Ina Olarte, Jana Peterson, Daniel Prendergast, Wendy Raisanen, Carey Rasmussen, Jennie Richau, Allison Roy, Victor Sabino, Chana Schlossmacher, Pallavi Sharma, Rachel Stark, Lorraine Swartz, Teri Tera, Cheryl Thomas, Al Titkemeyer, Whismical Trish, Raven Vaelen, CD Valcarcel, Bryant Eugene Vazquez, Junjie Verzosa, Meridith Vogelsang, Joan Waters, Karla Watson, Mark Watson, Frank Williams, Kip Wilson, Nan Wollman, and Vanessa Zapata. Free admission.
Tags
Art