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May 31, 2026 | 2026 Summer - Dear ___

By Hilary Tolan

Hilary Tolan is a Boston area artist. She was born in Port Jefferson, New York, and completed her Master’s in Art Ed at MassArt, &  her BFA from SUNY Purchase. When she is not in the studio she can be found digging in the garden. To see more visit:  hilarytolan.net or @hilary_tolan on Instagram.

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