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Today's Interview: Appalachian Arts Alliance Opening ArtStation in Hazard

WEKU | By Samantha Morrill

Published July 26, 2019 at 3:34 PM EDT

The Appalachian Arts Alliance is close to opening the doors on their ArtStation in downtown Hazard. The space will be used for arts education and creating all kinds of art, music and dance. Samantha Morrill talked to Appalachian Arts Alliance Executive Director Jake East about the project and how it will benefit the community.

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