Bartering art for massages… and bike tune ups… and cameras…

It’s not unusual for people to barter goods and services when economic times get tough, dental services for marketing help, a rug for a lamp. But as Alex Schmidt reports from WHYY’s Arts and Culture desk, artists are getting in on the action, too.

It’s not unusual for people to barter goods and services when economic times get tough, dental services for marketing help, a rug for a lamp. But as Alex Schmidt reports from WHYY’s Arts and Culture desk, artists are getting in on the action, too. [audio: arts20090212arts4barter.mp3]

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