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In the Studio: Jarrad Mckay

Jarrad Mckay, an artist born and raised in New Orleans, was a Summer 2025 Artist-in-Residence at the Joan Mitchell Center. This interview was filmed at the Joan Mitchell Center in July 2025. Learn more about Mckay’s work at instagram.com/artby_jay.

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