It often seems that success in the arts means becoming prominent in a big city, or at least moving somewhere that's not a small town in Eastern North Carolina. But for Maximillian Mozingo, a mixed medium artist based out of Kinston, North Carolina, working locally has made a tremendous impact on his life and career. He discusses his connection to the community, how he finds support through programs like SMARTKinston, and why local art matters.

This episode was produced by Dana Rossi.

Broadcast from the Working Narratives studio, this series uncovers stories from artists across the coastal Carolina region.

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