Arts Lights, Camera, RIFF Jasmine Bell Jasmine Bell
Reporter · Rome, GA
Jasmine Bell is an art enthusiast and a graduate of Emory University, where she studied Art History. With over 4 years of journalism experience, she has written for various arts magazines and blogs, focusing on local culture and events. Jasmine is dedicated to spotlighting the vibrant arts scene in Rome and its impact on community identity.
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