NONCONFORMERS: A New History of Self-Taught Artists
Lisa Slominski’s new book NONCONFORMERS: A New History of Self-Taught Artists includes photographs by Fred Scruton of Prophet Isaiah Robertson and his Second Coming House in Niagara Falls, NY.
News & Events
Behind the Lens: Fred Scruton, SPACES interview
Annalise Flynn interviews Fred Scruton for SPACES blog.
"Memorials to the Fallen": Profile of Georgia 'Miss Dixie' Corcoran in Folk Art Messenger Magazine
Profile of Georgia ‘Miss Dixie’ Corcoran with text and photography by Fred Scruton in Folk Art Messenger Magazine, Winter/Spring 2022.
"Ramblin' Roy Smith: The Freedom to Create": Profile of Roy Smith in Folk Art Messenger Magazine
Profile of Roy Smith with text and photography by Fred Scruton in Folk Art Messenger Magazine, Winter/Spring 2022.
Kohler Foundation Announces Restoration of Prophet Isaiah Robertson Site
Buffalo News article on preservation of Isaiah Robertson house mentions Fred Scruton.
"WinceWorld" Article on Charles Wince in Raw Vision Magazine
Charles Wince’s WinceWorld, article and photography by Fred Scruton published in issue 107, Summer 2021 of Raw Vision Magazine.
"The Fabulous Henry Hall": Profile of Henry Hall in Folk Art Messenger Magazine
Profile of Henry Hall with text and photography by Fred Scruton in Folk Art Messenger Magazine, Spring/Summer 2021.
2021 Spring Show: Frank Novel Juried Into Erie Art Museum Exhibition
Frank Novel Juried Into the 2021 Erie Art Museum’s 98th Annual Spring Show. March 19 – June 25 2021.
"Treasuring Pieces of Nature": Profile of Brian Pardini in Folk Art Messenger Magazine
Profile of Brian Pardini with text by Fred Scruton and photography by Mark Fainstein and Fred Scruton in Folk Art Messenger Magazine, Fall/Winter 2020.
Artist of Distinction Award
National guest Juror Aruna D’Souza chose Fred Scruton as one of five Artists of Distinction.
"Every U.S. State's Most Unique Roadside Attraction" Includes Mel Gould in Newsweek Feature
Portrait of Mel Gould by Fred Scruton in Newsweek’s choice of best roadside attraction in Wyoming.
"Art is My Life": Profile of Frank Novel in Folk Art Messenger Magazine
Profile of Frank Novel with text and photography by Fred Scruton in Folk Art Messenger Magazine, Summer 2020.
"'Wiseguy,' self-taught artist: I am the art" feature on Sam Granger in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Feature on Sam Granger with quotes and photographs by Fred Scruton in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, July 12, 2020.
2020 Spring Show: Frank Novel Juried Into Erie Art Museum Exhibition
Frank Novel Juried Into the 2020 Erie Art Museum’s 97th Annual Spring Show. June 19 – September 6, 2020.
"Prairie Provocateur" Article on MT Liggett in Raw Vision Magazine
Fred Scruton’s article on MT Liggett published in issue 105, Spring 2020 of Raw Vision Magazine.
Prophet Isaiah Robertson Obituary in Raw Vision Magazine
Raw Vision magazine #105 Spring 2020 includes an obituary by Fred Scruton for Prophet Isaiah Robertson.
Propet Isaiah Robertson Tribute in Folk Art Messenger Magazine
Tribute to Prophet Isaiah Robertson with text and photography by Fred Scruton in Folk Art Messenger Magazine, Spring 2020.
"Crawford Metal Artist Creates Sculptures in Bus" feature article on Bill Brady in the Erie Times-News
The February 23, 2020 issue of the Erie Times-News has a lead, plus full page spread on self-taught artist/sculptor Bill Brady.
Buffalo WIVB TV News Segment on Prophet Isaiah Robertson's Death
Buffalo WIBV TV news segment with video by Fred Scruton and an interview on the death of Prophet Isaiah Robertson: January 30, 2020. Funeral / Celebration of Life service: February 8, 2020 at the Mt. Erie Baptist Church, Niagara Falls, NY.
Silvio Barile Obituary by Fred Scruton and Sergio De Giusti in Raw Vision Magazine
Raw Vision magazine #103 Autumn/Fall 2019 includes an obituary by Fred Scruton and Sergio De Guisti for Silvio Barile.