Episode 7: Whirligigs In Wilson
Vollis Simpson may be North Carolina's most famous self-taught artist. His massive, whimsical whirligigs have attracted curious travelers to eastern North Carolina for decades, and they now anchor the Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park in historic downtown Wilson. In this episode, we explore how the park came to be, and why it's now a national model for arts driven economic development. \n\n***\n\nThis episode features music by Phil Cook, and a interview excerpt from a UNC-TV feature on Vollis Simpson. \n\nArts Across NC is a podcast by and about the North Carolina Arts Council. Visit www.ncarts.org to learn more.