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Hard Truths for Poor Artists, Part 5: O Pioneers
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Hard Truths for Poor Artists, Part 5: O Pioneers

How artists can move from glittering cultural capitals to smaller, more affordable spots

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Michelle Mercer
Feb 20, 2024
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Hello again, subscribers. A warm welcome to anyone just dropping in for this post.

Our work, communities, and personalities now so often transcend place that the very idea of “putting down roots” can sound quaint. Still, unless our means and circumstances allow us to move about freely as we please, the place we call home matters.

We’ve arrived at Part 5…

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