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Story Matters: Tim Milton compares east side of state to West Michigan

Submitted 09-27-2013 under NONPROFITS

Tim Milton sat down and talked to us while he was at Ah Nab Awen Park and talked to The Rapidian about what he likes about living here after growing up on the east side of the state.

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The ArtPrize Runway

Submitted 09-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

An article discussing "Runway", an ArtPrize piece at Gina's Boutique.

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Story Matters: Morgan Madden looks for meaning in art

Submitted 09-26-2013 under NONPROFITS

Young Morgan Madden is starting to develop how she looks at art. Last year, she says, she was just looking at sculptures. But this year, she's looking for a lot more.

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Story Matters: Michele Day and Amanda Lowey compare Grand Rapids to San Francisco

Submitted 09-26-2013 under NONPROFITS

Day and Lowey talk about the differences between San Francisco and Grand Rapids, how to dress for Michigan winters and their discoveries down at ArtPrize.

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Knitting parties create community involvement in bombing--yarn bombing

Submitted 09-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The members of Division Fibers have been working to spruce up Division Street, filling the gaps with yarn. They will continue to cover trees, poles and parking meters throughout ArtPrize.

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Cat Video Festival at ArtPrize to unite cat owners

Submitted 09-26-2013 under NEWS

This Friday, at Rosa Parks Circle, the Walker Arts Center presents the second edition screening of the Cat Video Festival.

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Impart: local artist Salvador Jimenez believes art brings people together

Submitted 09-26-2013 under NEWS

Local artist Salvador Jimenez answers a few important questions about art. He argues that the feelings art instills in people creates community and propels action.

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What is good art?

Submitted 09-26-2013 under OPINION

Successful art is a mix of technique and vision.

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Gentrify This: An art show

Submitted 09-24-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Gentrify This: The myth of progress, history, growth and the supposed inevitability of it all. Independent art show hosted by the Bloom Collective comes to Heartside during ArtPrize

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Story Matters: Samuel Lewis takes in Grand Rapids architecture, design

Submitted 09-24-2013 under NONPROFITS

Samuel Lewis has visited Grand Rapids several times over the past 10 years, and has seen the downtown area go from "beautiful and dead" to nearing its full potential.

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