In this episode of Making It, WFYI’s Melissa Davis meets with DIY writer and community organizer Elysia Smith who builds bridges in the arts community of Indianapolis. She works with Metonymy Media and runs Indy Word Lab. Smith helps people express themselves through art and shares what keeps her going.
June 20, 2018
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