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http://www.johansoncharlesgallery.com/
Their Beginning: “Kevin Hanson owner and curator, started this venture with relatively no venture capital, just an idea and a dream, and the will to fulfill it. Hanson, a Detroit native, was known for being able to throw some of the hottest parties in town without a moments notice… Kevin lived in a loft above the then vacant Gallery… an avid collector and art devotee who had a rapport with local and national artist, often spoke of opening a gallery to showcase art. One day while talking about it to friend, Artist and sculptor Chris Turner, Chris said, ‘whatever, put your money where your mouth is.” Kevin did just that with money received from a local investor. He used three quarters of the seed money to get the gallery up and running, and used the remaining quarter to throw a party and announce its Grand Opening.” – Entrepreneurs of Detroit
Hours and Location:
1345 Division Detroit (Eastern Market)
Gallery hours are Tue – Saturday 12pm to 5pm
Mission Statement: Make Money.
Contact Info and How They Find Artists:
[Kevin Hanson] info@JoHansonCharlesGallery.com, 313.587.8979
Something Different: The space always feels raw, but the people and Kevin’s dog are extremely friendly.
Artists Who Have Been Involved with the Space: Julie Fournier, Maureen Maki, Jayson Lowery, Adrian Hatfield, Helen Bevan, Ellen Stern, Nivek Monet, Robert Sestok, Bomani Diop, Jack Johnson, Graem Whyte, Ben Hernandez, Kathy Leisen, Carrie Morris, Mary Beth Carolan, Frank Pahl, Sara Blakeman, Fabio Fernandez, Ben Good, Sabrina Nelson, Erin Onweller, Tomas Arceo, Rachel Holland, Nick Martinez, Jenifer Ransweiler, Jason Phillips, Ian Swanson, Charles W. Moore, John K. Bunkley, George Rahme, James D. Griffioen
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