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Lessons in Entrepreneurship from a Santa Monica Art Show

By Ashton Ellis
Wednesday, September 29 2010

A Santa Monica art gallery isn’t the usual place to see the entrepreneurial spirit on display. But in a time when institutional job security is a mirage, creative individuals in all disciplines are finding ways to make ends meet while developing their intellectual capital. The locale itself is a work in progress. The gallery is a converted airport hanger adjacent to Santa Monica College. Inside, it boasts rows of clean white walls and artist studios. The long hallways make a fine canvas for showcasing artwork, and serve as the backdrop for…

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