Fiction writer Michael Downs recently received the largest Individual Artist Award given by the Maryland State Arts Council. In this frank yet philosophical talk, he ponders the role of art in a world rampant with violence and tragedy. What follows is adapted from remarks made at the Maryland State Arts Council’s reception for winners of […]
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