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House of Folk Art

Matt Ledbetter
Folk Art
Benny Carter
Quilts
Self-Taught Art
North Carolina Pottery
Piedmont North Carolina Salt Glaze Pottery
Catawba Valley Pottery Festival
Columbus Collage Man
Antiques
Mary Proctor
North Carolina
Gibsonville, North Carolina
Fishersville Antique Expo
Carl Mckenzie
Red Oak Brewery
Whirligig
Tramp Art
Liberty Antique Festival
Alkaline Glaze
Stacey Lambert

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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Mike Smith returns to the House of Folk Art with something remarkable: a collection of photographs he took while visiting folk artists across the South during the 1990s.

Mike estimates that he has photographed thousands of works, artists, homes, stu... more

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Matt and Sully are back with a mystery collection from Columbus, Ohio.

This episode starts with a simple question: is Collage Folk Art? In front of them is a group of 147 handmade collages, all believed to be from the same unknown artist. The pieces... more

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This episode starts with Mike returning to the table, where Matt has pulled together a group of rare folk art, pottery, baskets, quilts, and objects from the gallery before they ship out to new collections. Some of these pieces may not come back arou... more

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Matt and Sully are back at Ledbetter Auction Gallery in Gibsonville with a fresh stack from a 400-piece single-owner folk art collection that just came through the door.

The collection had already been unboxed and was waiting to be photographed, but... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Smith
Photographer and folk-art historian who supplied and commented on the archive photos
Self-described photographer for House of Folk Art
Episode: Episode 62 | Mike Smith Was There: Rare Photos from Folk Art History
Laura Saville
Noted antique dealer, expert on quilts and folk art
Episode: Episode 52 | Are Quilts Folk Art? Collecting Antique American Quilts with Laura Saville
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
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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
Wade Ledbetter
Antique picker extraordinaire; guest sharing decades of on-the-road picking
Piedmont, North Carolina area
Episode: Episode 39 | Wade Ledbetter: A Picker's Life & Salt Glaze Pottery Lesson

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Matt Ledbetter
Host of House of Folk Art; experienced auctioneer and folk-art connoisseur with deep ties to regional artists and auction networks.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 13 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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Many appreciate the host's storytelling and industry insight, plus practical buying/selling tips.
Listeners describe the show as entertaining and deeply knowledgeable about folk art and the antiques market.
Guests are consistently credible and add depth to market discussions.

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#188
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#106
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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.
Episode 51 | Mary Proctor: Called to Paint
Q: What role does faith play in your work and in daily life?
Mary recounts being baptized after a grandmother's urging, speaking in tongues during a church moment, and how spiritual experiences continually inform her art and its messages of hope, redemption, and love. She frames her art as a conduit for grace and a way to minister to others through storytelling and faith.

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The show centers on Southern folk art, antiques, and the auction world, blending field reporting, market analysis, and storytelling from dealers, collectors, and artists. Episodes spotlight on-site hunts, warehouse explorations, and deep dives into specific categories like quilts, canes, and clock lore, often with practical buying tips, provenance discussions, and vivid anecdotes. A standout characteristic is the host's blend of seasoned auctioneer insight with warm, neighborhood storytelling, plus a recurring emphasis on community, authenticity, and the personal journeys behind folk-art pieces.

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Recent guests on House of Folk Art include:

1. Mike Smith
2. Laura Saville
3. Mary Proctor
4. Tom Wells
5. Julian Summers
6. Andy Don Emmons
7. Wade Ledbetter

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