====PAGE-LEVEL METADATA==== University Daily Kansan Page 1218 from reel: NP 8957 (2000-12-01 to 2001-07-25) https://digital.lib.ku.edu/ku-udk/89684 Title: Local Artists Struggle to Make a Living in Lawrence Summary: Feature article examining the financial challenges faced by local artists in Lawrence, including profiles of comedian James Ray Weber, dancer Jennifer Wilson, writer Creed, and cartoonist Joshua Upshaw, with accompanying photographs. Category: arts Subjects: arts community; local artists; creative economy; Lawrence Kansas Named Entities: Weber, James Ray [comedian]; Wilson, Jennifer [dancer]; Creed, [writer]; Upshaw, Joshua [cartoonist] Confidence: 0.9 Title: Holding Their Own Summary: Photo feature showing local artists in Lawrence, including James Ray Weber holding a 'Starving Artist Will Work For Food' sign, highlighting the economic struggles of creative professionals. Category: arts Subjects: arts community; local artists; creative economy; Lawrence Kansas Confidence: 0.85 Title: Happy Feet, Devoted Dancer Summary: Profile of dancer Jennifer Wilson, detailing her dedication to dance and the financial challenges she faces as a local artist in Lawrence. Category: arts Subjects: dance; local artists; Lawrence Kansas Named Entities: Wilson, Jennifer [dancer] Confidence: 0.8 Title: A Writer's Creed Summary: Profile of writer Creed, discussing his creative process and the economic realities of pursuing writing as a local artist in Lawrence. Category: arts Subjects: writing; local artists; Lawrence Kansas Named Entities: Creed, [writer] Confidence: 0.8 Title: Creative Cartoonist Summary: Profile of cartoonist Joshua Upshaw, showcasing his work and discussing the challenges of making a living as a local artist in Lawrence. Category: arts Subjects: cartooning; local artists; Lawrence Kansas Named Entities: Upshaw, Joshua [cartoonist] Confidence: 0.8 Title: [classifieds] Category: classifieds Confidence: 0.9 Title: [puzzles/games] Category: puzzles/games Confidence: 0.9 Note: Descriptive metadata for this item has been generated in part using AI (artificial intelligence) technologies and may be incomplete, misleading, or inaccurate. Please contact the Kenneth Spencer Research Library with specific questions or concerns.