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Artists want to live in Seattle. It's just hard right now

Artists are struggling to keep up with Seattle’s rising costs. 

And many artists are contemplating leaving, despite their love for the city.

Seattle Times Arts Economy Reporter Margo Vansynghel is here to talk about what she learned from surveying and talking to the locals who help define Seattle and King County’s art scene.

Seattle Art Fair: https://seattleartfair.com/

Read the Seattle Times Artist Affordability Series here: https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/seattles-high-cost-of-living-hits-artists-hard/

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