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House of Folk Art

Matt Ledbetter
Folk Art
Benny Carter
Quilts
Self-Taught Art
Southern Folk Pottery
North Carolina Pottery
Piedmont North Carolina Salt Glaze Pottery
Stacy Lambert
Catawba Valley Pottery Festival
Appalachian Baskets
Columbus Collage Man
SL. Jones
Antiques
Marvin Bailey
Southern Folk Art
Mary Proctor
Gibsonville, North Carolina
North Carolina
Face Jug
Collecting Regret

Join Matt Ledbetter, esteemed auctioneer and folk art connoisseur hailing from Gibsonville, North Carolina, as he unveils the rich tapestry of Southern Folk Art. With personal ties to numerous folk artists through his renowned quarterly auctions, Matt brings you on a journey through the intricate history, the profound motivations, and the intimate encounters that shape the world of folk art.

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Matt Ledbetter went into the depths of his attic and came back with the spookiest pieces in his collection, and he and Sully are decked out in Southern potters' Halloween wares.

The table is stacked. Stacey Lambert's Pennywise, made for Matt's son b... more

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In this episode of House of Folk Art, Matt and Sully try something new: ten topics, six minutes each. Matt maps out a three-month House of Folk Art road trip from Tennessee to the Outsider Art Fair in New York, shares the story of two paintings that ... more

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Matt sits down with collector Mike Smith for a closer look at the work of S.L. Jones, using several carved heads and drawings from Matt’s collection alongside Mike’s firsthand memories of visiting Jones at his home in West Virginia.

Mike met S.L. Jo... more

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Matt sits down with antique dealer and collector Laura Saville for a deep dive into old baskets, using examples from Matt’s collection and baskets Laura brought with her to answer a deceptively simple question: how do you know a good basket when you ... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Smith
Collector and photographer who met SL. Jones and documented his work
Independent collector/photographer
Episode: Episode 66 | Mike Smith Met S.L. Jones: Rare Video, Carvings & Stories
Laura Saville
Basket expert and participant on the episode
Episode: Episode 65 | The Antique Baskets You Should Be Hunting For
Stacy Lambert
Folk art potter from North Carolina
Self-proclaimed folk artist, North Carolina
Episode: Episode 64 | Face Jugs, Monsters and the Art of Stacy Lambert
Wade Ledbetter
Avid picker, painter, and seasoned folk-art dealer introduced as a guest
Independent picker/artist
Episode: Episode 63 | The Lost Art of Door-Knock Picking with Wade Ledbetter
Mary Proctor
Painter and folk artist featured on site
Self-employed artist
Episode: Episode 51 | Mary Proctor: Called to Paint
Tom Wells
Long-time folk art dealer and picker
Unspecified
Episode: Episode 50 | Rare 1990s Folk Art Footage from Tom Wells
Julian Summers
Friend, fellow coach, and art dealer
Gibsonville/Gipsonville area
Episode: Episode 49 | From Football to Folk Art
Andy Don Emmons
Caretaker and folk-art storyteller mentioned in a voicemail; Texas-based folk painter/collector ties
Episode: Episode 42 | From the Brewery to the Gallery: Inside Red Oak’s Griffith Museum

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Matt Ledbetter
Host of the show and auctioneer with deep ties to the House of Folk Art community

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • My Favorite Art Podcast

    Love this show - I nearly lost it when Matt started rapping about AB the flag man. Currently starting my pre-Burlon Craig North Carolina monkey jug collection.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JaredRankin1
    United Statesa year ago

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Episode 63 | The Lost Art of Door-Knock Picking with Wade Ledbetter
Q: Did you ever deal with anything like a face jug before you found this Reinhardt jug?
Yes, Wade recounts encountering and buying face jugs in basements and sheds, often after persistent searching and negotiations, and notes how some pieces become marquee auction items.
Episode 47 | Always Buying Always Selling: Life as a Full-Time Antique Dealer with Laura Saville
Q: What's the most important factor when buying or pricing items for resale?
Gut instinct matters, but you must price items realistically, understand the bottom line, and be willing to adjust—especially when you see pieces you love that you know will draw attention and support future sales.
Episode 47 | Always Buying Always Selling: Life as a Full-Time Antique Dealer with Laura Saville
Q: What advice would you give to someone new entering the antique business?
Be a generalist but pick something you truly love, price carefully, do thorough research, and be prepared to lose a little money as you learn; find a venue that fits your inventory and commit to consistent booth management and shows.
Episode 47 | Always Buying Always Selling: Life as a Full-Time Antique Dealer with Laura Saville
Q: How did you get started in the antique business and find Liberty as a first show?
I started by researching options, visiting antique stores, and asking around; I realized I needed a show and went with Liberty as my entry point, using it to learn the market and establish my presence.
Episode 51 | Mary Proctor: Called to Paint
Q: How do you envision promoting your art via the Monday Outsider and similar initiatives?
Matt explains the plan to auction Mary's work on a weekly basis, with Mary retaining ownership and the proceeds supporting her materials and studio. Mary expresses cautious enthusiasm, recognizing the need for funds to sustain her craft while emphasizing the value of sharing her art widely and authentically.

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A deep-dive into Southern folk art, outsider and self-taught traditions, with a focus on provenance, market dynamics, and real-world collecting. Conversations blend personal storytelling, auction-style insights, and field anecdotes from galleries, shows, and living artists, offering practical buying strategies, behind-the-scenes looks at shows, and vivid portraits of artists, dealers, and collectors. A standout angle is the family‑run Auction operation and the community around regional shows, making it both instructional for collectors and entertaining for enthusiasts seeking authentic, craft-forward perspectives.

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2. Laura Saville
3. Stacy Lambert
4. Wade Ledbetter
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6. Tom Wells
7. Julian Summers
8. Andy Don Emmons

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