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Art leaders inspire next generation of artists with summer camp

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community conversationsJune 25, 2024 12:45 pm

Art leaders inspire next generation of artists with summer camp

Duncanville ISD art teacher Curtis Ferguson along with a group of other artists are working to teach and inspire the next generation of young artists. They are doing this through a free summer camp. We learn more about why this is important in this Community Conversation with Vince Sims.

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