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Village Squire, 1975-07, Page 8Young Bayfield man provides new outlet for Huron County artists Michael Gregg, the man who built and runs Graffiti Gallery cuts matting for one of the photographs displayed in his shop, along with paintings, sculpture and pottery. BY MILVENA ERICKSON As you stroll down the picturesque and historic Main Street in the Village of Bayfield, you will pass the century old Albion Hotel, Lance's Antique Shop, Al Amy's Real Estate and Antique business, then you will come upon a little shop constructed of wavy -butt pine. This shop is known as Graffiti Graphics Gallery; something entirely new to the lakeside village. Michael W. Gregg, a young man of vision and hope with help from George and Mary Gregg and others; conceived the idea of a Bayfield and Huron County Gallery in February of 1974. He moved from St. Thomas to Bayfield where he was working as a Graphic Arts Cameraman, and over the course of the past year developed contacts with many Huron County Artists. In the winter of 1974-75 he constructed the building with a Gallery, Studio and darkroom. The walls in the gallery are done in an off white burlap to display the many prints, paintings and photography. On the low table near the large front window; pottery and sculpture are tastefully displayed in an uncluttered arrangement. Michael also offers a 24 hour film developing service. 5, VILLAGE SQUIRE/JULY 1975 Pottery and sculpture cover a table at Graffiti Graphics.