When life hits you with a ton of bricks, we look for an escape that will help weather the storm. Despite facing their own set of challenges during these unpredictable times, artists have stood up to keep people grounded, to send out messages of hope, and transcended our physical barriers to remind us that we are all in this together. This is the power of our art.

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