‘This is My Life’

Local artist Art Long celebrates 50 years at Arbor Vitae studio — and home

For Arbor Vitae artist Art Long, art isn’t just an occupation, a hobby or his first name — it’s his life. “I always wanted to be an artist and I’m not sure where that came from,” Art said. “I had no idea you have to make a living as an artist, when you’re 12-years-old you don’t understand you have to pay the bills.”

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• By Michael Strasburg
• July 3, 2025