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In the Studio: Margaret Curtis

Margaret Curtis is an artist who is based in Tryon, NC, and was a Fall 2025 Artist-in-Residence at the Joan Mitchell Center. This interview was filmed at the Joan Mitchell Center in December 2025. Learn more about Curtis’ work at margaretcurtisart.com.

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