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Rejoice, Folk Art Spirits … At Rev. Finster’s Rock N’ Revival

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Published November 17, 2022 at 5:02 PM EST

Poster for the Howard Finster exhibition.

Folk artist Howard Finster made his home - and built his Paradise Garden - in Summerville, Georgia.

This weekend, the Museum and Cultural Center at 5ive Points in Cleveland hosts Rev. Finster’s Rock N’ Revival - a celebration of music and events commemorating a special exhibition of Finster’s art that will remain on display through January.

Lucy Rymer is the Museum’s executive director.

David Leonardis runs the Leonardis Gallery in Chicago - and as you’ll hear, his ties to Howard Finster run deep.