Folk Art Association of Békés County

The folk art of Békés County, including folk handicrafts, is rich and diverse. The preservation and continuation of the rural object-making culture is the mission of the Folk Art Association of Békés County, which currently has more than 400 members. Through its organizing and development work, the association creates creative communities, publishes materials, contributes to the exploration and promotion of the region’s values and traditions, and most importantly, provides a home for craft creators in Békéscsaba.

Exhibitors from the Association:

• Márta Bencsik: folk artist specializing in straw and corn husk weaving
• Aliz Szakács: leather craft artist