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The Importance of ArtHop

We chat with recent ArtHop artists about the importance of the monthly ArtHop event.

Aired 05/19/2022

Kalamazoo Lively Arts

The Importance of ArtHop

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We chat with recent ArtHop artists about the importance of the monthly ArtHop event.

We chat with recent ArtHop artists about the importance of the monthly ArtHop event in Kalamazoo.

Aired 05/19/2022

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Clip: S7 | 5m 52s | We chat with recent ArtHop artists about the importance of the monthly ArtHop event. (5m 52s)

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