When schools look at streamlining their budgets the Arts are often the first programs cut.  In studio today with hosts Tracey Hall & Lamar Mitchell are two folks with some thoughts on why keeping the Arts around is vital to having a complete, well-rounded education.  Kim Ellington, Director of the Potters’ Workshop, discusses how the pottery traditions of Catawba County influence Art Education while Brian Morris, Department Head for Applied & Fine Arts at Catawba Valley Community College, talks about the career potential for students that get in-touch with their artistic side. Running Time: 45 minutes