Watch MTN Access to Art Episode Seventeen—December/January 2008-09 Hosted by local artist Tom Cassidy at the Susan Hensel Gallery and ArtSpace at Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church for the opening reception of Leap of Faith. Introduction: Access to Art host Tom Cassidy talks with Susan Hensel about her gallery's current show, Leap of Faith. Segment One: The Minnesota Center for Book Arts is a hub of all things related to bookmaking. Among other things, they offer classes, host events and exhibit works by local artists. One important service they offer to local artists is the Artist Cooperative whose members gain access to the equipment in MCBA's papermaking, bookbinding and printing studios. Access to Art Correspondent Beth Peloff visited the studio to watch some of these artists in action. Also--at the Susan Hensel Gallery, Tom Cassidy talks to artists Jacob Ackerson and Jeff Skemp. Segment Two: Art Space is a non-profit real estate developer that creates affordable live-work spaces for artists. Coming out of the artistic renaissance of the Minneapolis Warehouse District in the 1970?s, Art Space was created in 1979 as an advocacy organization for the space needs of artists. Now Art Space works with artists all over the country as a property developer and consultant. Access to Art Correspondent Ashley Siebels talked to some of the people behind Art Space and visited some of their local projects. Also--at ArtSpace at Lake Nokomis Presbyterian Church, Tom Cassidy talks to artists Sarah Haig and Debra Elmore-Nesheim. Segment Three: Founded in 1986 by choreographer Myron Johnson, the Ballet of the Dolls is a dance-theater company housed in the Ritz Theater in Northeast Minneapolis. Their performances, which feature elements of dance and theater, include original works and deconstructions of traditional ballets such as the Nutcracker. Access to Art Correspondent Laura Stopyro attended their most recent show, an original production titled "Born to Be Alive."