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Boston Arts and Culture - 5:00

with Kara Elliot-Ortega on Supporting the Arts Community

Posted Dec 17, 2018

The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture is committed to enhancing the quality of life, the economy and the design of Boston through the arts. Chief of Arts and Culture, Kara Elliot-Ortega, discusses the many initiatives supporting local artists and the Arts.

Hosted by: Jenny Johnson Produced by: Greater Boston Newsmakers Team

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