Making a Living as a Teaching Artist with Elizabeth St. Hilaire (#4)

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Making a Living as a Teaching Artist with Elizabeth St. Hilaire (#4)

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Oct 20, 2016

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Alyson talks with Elizabeth St. Hilaire about how she created a successful art career and became a full-time artist. Includes mention of multiple streams of income and her teaching models.

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Oct 20, 2016

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Making a Living as a Teaching Artist with Elizabeth St. Hilaire (#4)

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