Resident Arts Depot artist Nancy Johnson retiring Carolyn R. Wilson | For the Washington County News Feb 24, 2021 Feb 24, 2021 Updated May 17, 2023 0 1 of 2 For nearly 20 years, Nancy Johnson has been a resident artist at The Arts Depot in Abingdon. Carolyn Wilson | For the Washington County News For nearly 20 years, Nancy Johnson has been a resident artist at The Arts Depot in Abingdon. Carolyn Wilson | For the Washington County News Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Carolyn R. 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