"On Cooperative Living/Sustainability "
By Michael Gregor
Show runs January 15th - February 28th

Artist Statement - On Cooperative Living

This photo essay explores cooperative living and organizing in two recently opened group housing co-ops in Kalamazoo. Cooperative living is a unique and rewarding experience that builds community and offers a model for participatory democracy.

Kalamazoo Collective Housing provides nonprofit, sustainabe housing; empowers people to create democratic cooperatives; and strengthens our community through shared resources and education.

I am a founding member of KCH. I earned a Bachelor's Degree from Western Michigan University in Public Policy, Nonprofit Leadership, and Environmental Studies. This essay is my Honors Thesis.

—Michael Gregor

Artist Statement - Sustainability

This exhibit was created with as minimal environmental impact as its budget allowed. All of the glass is reclaimed from discarded windows and has been cut to its new size. This paper is a combination of 25% North American grown hemp and 75% post consumer waste. It is acid and chlorine bleach free. The matting surrounding the photos is handmade from 100% post consumer recycled paper. Each piece is recycled from scrap office paper, junk mail, grocery bags, and even grass clippings. There are no dyes or glues used in this process.

—Michael Gregor