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- ↑ https://www.artsy.net/show/calabar-gallery-african-women-artists-exploring-the-way-forward
- ↑ https://lmcc.net/lmcc-welcomes-session-two-of-artists-in-residence-to-the-arts-center-at-governors-island/
- ↑ https://mysticseaport.org/calendar/