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during elementary and high school. Despite her aptitude for handiwork, she pursued art training during high school. Her father was a printer and advertiser, so
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The gallery is currently located at 1429 Iris Street NW, Washington, D.C. Goldberg also programs art for the lobby at 1111 Pennsylvania Ave. NW.
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