How is the recession affecting artists?

We've heard a lot about how the recession is affecting arts organizations, but less about how it's affecting individual artists. Please share your experiences and insights below.

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Please describe your connection to Minnesota's art scene.

Please share a story that will help us understand how the recession is affecting artists in Minnesota.

How are you personally being affected by the economic downturn?

Please share an example of how you or others in the arts community are responding/adapting to this changing economy. What creative solutions have you seen?

What will the Minnesota arts scene look like a year from now? What long-term effects do you anticipate?

What else should we know about the arts and the recession? Who else should we contact? And what questions should we be asking?

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