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Away on vacation startting Sept 30th - classes will resume on Oct 15th Sep 24

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What is the talent/skill that you can bring to c.r.u.s.h.?

I am an artist in a up and coming artist building on the 3rd level canal
"Dwight Street Studios" New building owner, new energy, new outlook...
Presently: Weekly figure drawing classes - 3 hours =$10.00
Friday Nights - Women only: explore your feelings through painting - 8 week on=going series $80.00 per session - sliding scale available
Next Sesson: 10/16- FULL - PLEASE SIGN UP FOR THE WAITING LIST

What is your favorite thing about Holyoke?

The view of the canals late at night from my studio windows.

What do you think are some of Holyoke's greatest attributes?

The canals, the mountains, the buildings the new energy that is building up in Holyoke,

What do you think are some of Holyoke's worst attributes?

The people who refuse to change, or even acknowledge that change is possible.
The present goverment of this city. I am so tired of the same politics, same last names, same red tape that makes it very hard to want to bring business into Holyoke. I have never seen such a negative outlook aimed towards 'outsiders' You would think that anyone bringing money into holyoke and trying to create something positive would would be welcomed by City Hall....appearently that is not the case.

What are the top issues that Holyoke needs to focus on?

Restaurants, Arts & Cultural Events, Retail Downtown, Green Industry, Neighborhood Cleanup, Community Space, Access To Politics, Public Transportation

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At 9:51am on November 12, 2008, Vivienne Kelly said…: Ahhhhhhh so you surface in the most unusual places! I would love to see the studio but have an awful schedule during most work days. The only day that my time seems to be my own is Fridays - and that day you have to work. :-( Otherwise we could meet for lunch one day. This week is not good for me. sorry. give me a call on my cell and we will try to connect and catch up soon. cheers - the holidays are coming!
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