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The grand opening and a ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place on Nov. 7.

MONROE, MI — Ashley McCall Morford wants to teach and sell art.

A lifelong artist, Morford, 43, has been working on her business concept for years. On Nov. 7, her studio/shop, McCall’s Art , will open in Suite 202 at HQ/Benesh Building, 428 S. Monroe St., next to Tim Horton's.

A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set for 6 p.m. Nov. 7. Refreshments will be available. Art tutorials will follow at 7 p.m. Tutorials will be $10 for children age 5 and over, free for kids under age 5 and $20 for adults.

Morford has faced several obstacles to get to her business' grand opening. She's been in a wheelchair all her life and has searched Monroe for years looking for the right space for her business.

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