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In the Studio: Emily Holt

Emily Holt is an artist based in Nashville, TN, and was a Summer 2024 Artist-in-Residence at the Joan Mitchell Center. This interview was filmed at the Joan Mitchell Center in July 2024. Learn more about Holt’s work at emilyholt.org.

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