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Gallery of Folk Artists

illustrationCowboy Poet Martin Bergin (Overland) entertains children at the Department of Natural Resources' Rozier Gallery in Jefferson City.

 illustrationDolores Tapia Santha, a master storyteller and beadworker, works on a piece of dance regalia at her home in Florissant.
illustrationFiddler Bob Walsh (Springfield) would open up his coutry store every Saturday night for music and dancing.
 illustrationMaster dancer, Preston Tonepahhote (Orrick) leads the Eagle Talon Brotherhood.
illustrationJoseph Patrickus, master custom bootmaker, in his workshop in Camdenton.  
Missouri Arts CouncilNational Endowment for the ArtsUniversity of Missouri-ColumbiaMuseum of Art and Archaeology