WBHM’s New Spring 2016 Tote Bag, Designed by Beth Conklin

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Birmingham artist Beth Conklin’s design is featured on the tote bag for the Spring 2016 Fund Drive. Hear Conklin describe the design and encourage you to support WBHM. The tote bag is available as a thank-you gift beginning at $15/month as a sustaining member or a one-time gift of $180. Make your gift HERE.

Beth Conklin's “Radiohead” design is featured this WBHM canvas zippered tote bag.

Beth Conklin’s “Radiohead” design is featured this WBHM canvas zippered tote bag.

 

 

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