James Rees: Advocating for Arts Education and Creative Expression

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Sep 10, 202429:30Arts

We’re celebrating Arts Education week with James Rees , an accomplished visual artist and arts educator who has spent decades advocating for the importance of arts education. Rees talks about his early inspirations, his...

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