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Artists Talk with LVA: October 10, 2024

Scott Scarboro & Heather Potter of the Filson Historical Society discuss the History Inspires Fellowship with an Oct. 17th deadline. Tune in to WXOX 97.1 FM/Artxfm.com each Thursday at 10 am to hear Artists Talk with LVA.

The History Inspires Fellowship at Th Filson Historical Society is accepting application through October 17th at 4 pm..

Scott Scarboro is a Multimedia artist focuses on artifacts, fragments, memories and icons. Scarboro is a non-folk artist who has nonetheless participated in folk art shows and festivals. His diverse body of work includes sculpture, fiber wall hangings, mixed media collages, art cars, and glitch videos. Scotchamo - "Station to Stereo" was performed LIVE in the Art FM Performance Studio on March 29 of this year. He is also the Special Events Coordinator  at the Filson Historical Society.

Curator of Photographs and Prints Heather J. Potter received a BA degree from Washburn University and a MLS from Indiana University Bloomington.

Since its founding in 1884, The Filson Historical Society has preserved the region's collective memory, not only of Kentucky but also of the Ohio Valley and the Upper South.