I heard from a pretty reliable source that CPOP has closed it doors for good. On the other hand, I received an email on a seminar for artists that, apparently, is being taught on the second floor of CPOP's building. I've attached the cool looking jpg flier. Does any one know for certain what is the status of CPOP?
Last time driving north on Woodward, I noticed that the Carol & James Gallery is closing, advertising a retirement sale. About two - three years ago, C&J moved out of their 3rd and Main street space just as downtown Royal Oak turned into a fast food - food court. The space now hosts a rather successful Qdoba Mexican Grill, a unit that Jack in the Box bought for a ton of cash when JIB took over the chain, based upon the financials of the stock deal. I believe a cool half mill was the number. So Detroit can support fast food, but art is long and fast food is short. While you are looking, keep an eye on the Klein Gallery, south side of Woodward, approaching Birmingham. The gallery just celebrated an milestone anniversary, but who is going to pick up when, inevitable, the owners go to their well-deserved retirement?
I started an article on Niagara for the Wikipedia, and a group of cognoscenti have taken it over, tripling its length and increasing the information, people with wikinames like LarryBob, Redeagle688, SteveGallery and W.Marsh. Anyone happen to know who might run under those names? This is akin to wondering who is the graffiti artist, or looking for the true identity of the Turtl. That's where the "death" of CPOP is written for a world audience. Is it true? If not, let's correct it now.
Niagara in the Wikipedia
Any other gallery closings? Any other signs of cultural retreat in Detroit? Ann Arbor, last I looked, was increasing gallery count. Medicine, an art fair, and a prestige university provides a pretty good environment for them.
Will
CPOP on the WEB
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