On This Our World Turns

"Imagine that you are born into poverty.Imagine that, during your grade school years, a teacher recognizes your artistic talent. Imagine that the teacher enrolls you in a government-funded art class, held weekly at a local museum.
Imagine that, every Saturday, your mother puts you onto public transportation. She trusts that you'll be safely delivered to the museum, where an art instructor will meet you and escort you to class. Imagine what a lifeline that art program becomes for your young, creative soul..." 

Follow the thread of Phyllis Cole-Dai's electric piece, based on the recollections of a 91-year-old artist, here.

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