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Folk Art, Fine Art, Quilts, and More – Artists of the River Valley

The River Valley Region is home to a number of nationally known artists who exhibit their work across the country. Their work celebrates the unique character of the region and tells stories about its history, traditions, and natural beauty. The list below features just a small sample of the numerous artists from the region. Highlighting the work of artists and artisans like these will help define the region by showcasing its rich creative history and culture, while creating an environment that can foster young artists and future artists and artisans.

American Blues Singer who began her career in Columbus, Georgia

American Pianist and Composer born near Columbus, Georgia and toured the South

Muralist who liv Georgia, but ha several murals

Butch Anthony

Contemporary Artist and Creator of the world’s first drive-thru museum, the Museum of Wonder in Seale, Alabama

Wood Artist, Architect, and Designer in Stewart County, Georgia

NSON lives in Columbus, has completed in the region

FLORIA YANCY

Folk Artist from Richland, Georgia

Jontavious Willis

American Country Blues Singer, Guitarist, Songwriter, and Multi-instrumentalist who has performed in the Historic Zion Episcopal Church in Talbotton, Georgia and is collaborating with Henry Jacobs for the Fall Line Blues Project to document musicians in the Fall Line region

PRECIOUS BRYANT

American Country Blues, Gospel, Folk Singer and Guitarist born in Talbot County, Georgia and performed in the region

ST. EOM

(EDDIE OWENS MARTIN)

Artist and Creator of Pasaquan in Buena Vista, Georgia

CATHY FUSSELL

Artist and Quilter, who began working with textiles during her early childhood in Buena Vista. Now maintains a studio in Columbus, Georgia