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Kentucky's artisans nervous about economy this holiday season

By Charles Compton

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Murray, KY – Fears over the economy don't just touch bankers, automakers, & retailers. Kentucky's potters, painters, weavers, sculptors, & photographers are also nervous. This time of year their crafts are normally in high demand. In this first report on the effect of the economy on the arts in the Commonwealth, Kentucky Public Radio's Charles Compton reports they're hoping for a profitable holiday season, but they're preparing for a cold, hungry winter.