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Our State Quiz: Art for All

On city walls and in picturesque parks, public art brings a splash of color to our everyday lives.

by Alan Hodge

This story was published on Feb 26, 2019

Alan Hodge

Alan Hodge

Alan Hodge was raised in Belmont and Charlotte. He has written Our State’s monthly quiz for over 25 years. He is a freelance writer based in Charlotte with four first and second place statewide awards from the NC Press Assoc. and the NC Press Club for community news reporting.