Detroit's hip arts scene lures Brooklyn-based Galapagos

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from the Freep:



Detroit's burgeoning reputation as a haven for young urban artists got a boost Monday with news that Brooklyn-based Galapagos Art Space will move to Corktown and Highland Park in 2016.

Founded in 1995 and often cited as an anchor for Brooklyn's revitalization, the multi-purpose arts center is closing in New York this month.

"We were priced out of New York," Robert Elmes told the Free Press on Monday.

Elmes, the founder and executive director of Galapagos, said that young artists unable to afford New York prices are moving to places like Portland, Ore.; Austin, Texas, or Minneapolis. Yet the nation continues to need a "national mixing chamber" for young artists and Detroit appears to be stepping up to that role, he said. ...............(more)

The complete piece is at: http://www.freep.com/story/money/business/michigan/2014/12/08/galapagos-arts-corktown/20122551/

[JNelson6563]

1. This is great news!