Farming and Folk Art in Prince George’s County

Abstract

The semester was divided into a group of students who studied to evaluate the linkages between folk art and farming and analyze the opportunities that will benefit both farmers and artists including by identifying common materials used by local artists, evaluating the production capacity of local farmers, and inquiring about possibilities to establish a network between farmers and artists. To achieve those outcomes, the students identified local artists and farmers and conducted interviews to assess their opinions and lastly the team summarizes their preliminary findings and provide recommendations for future iterations of this project.