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What do you see: Plexus No 18 at Kendall College

Gabriel Dawe's strings will take you in and off center, another sophisticated and playful work along with a venue full of that same successful tension between playfulness and complexity.

"Cup of Life" takes a closer look at coffee

by Laurel Green

Bitter End employee Alysha Lach's ArtPrize entry investigates people's relationship to coffee

Redefining Habitats: a juxtaposition between nature and design

by Laurel Green

Alois Kronschlaeger combines constructed natural environments with modern architecture in Habitat.

McDaniel works through "Anxiety" with sculptural installation at UICA

by Adora Trostle

An introverted personality, Ryan McDaniel brings his insightful artistic voice to life through his creation.

What do you see: Breathing Room at SiTE:LAB

by Holly Bechiri

Tucked away in the back of a large venue is a quiet space to breathe.

Eric Kehoe - "Means Well Wants Well"

by GRTV

Songs from the Second Floor is a collection of the ephemeral performances that occur live on the air, in one take, on 88.1 WYCE. This video series is produced by GRTV in collaboration with WYCE and The Rapidian in order to capture and archive these rare moments.

Thumbs up or thumbs down: The Rapidian hosts a Debate

by Holly Bechiri

This year, The Rapidian adds a gallery of photos where you can debate the merits of ArtPrize entries, vote up and down, and get those conversations started.

Beerhorst family and MadCap Coffee give ArtPrize a lift

by Laurel Green

MadCap Coffee will house the Beerhorst Family's entry for ArtPrize this year.

What do you see: Still Point by Gwendolyn Terry at High Five

by Holly Bechiri

I started off my first official ArtPrize night at High Five, and spent my entire evening there. Terry's site-specific installation was what I saw, first and last.

What do you see: Amass by Margery Amdur and Art Fitness

by Holly Bechiri

ArtPrize season has begun, and with it our chance to view, contemplate, question and ultimately vote on art. Today I see work by Margery Amdur.

Finding what I missed at ArtPrize

by Kyle Esterley

Last year at ArtPrize, by reading too much I learned less. This year, I'm taking a different approach to the work surrounding me at the event.

Con Artist Crew, Spectrum Health Rehab team up for Artprize

by Ryan Yuenger

Con Artist Crew leaders Magdalene Law, Reuben Garcia and Chelsea Van Tongeren worked with patients at Spectrum Health's continuing care facility to create pieces for an entry into this year's ArtPrize competition. The art will be showcased at the downtown Ledyard building.

Lights in the Night: Where hope takes flight

by Shannon Cunningham

ArtPrize entry will be releasing thousands of lanterns into the Grand Rapids skyline at dusk on Friday, September 28.

West Michigan Indie Podcast: Episode #11- Delilah DeWylde & The Lost Boys

by James Quatrine

WMI sat down with awesome rock-a-billy singer/bass player Delilah DeWylde.

Juror Susan Szenasy looking for surprises

by Miriam Slager

Szenasy is looking for a surprising experience with art in the urban environment. On September 24, she will reveal the top five contenders for the "Best Use of Urban Space" Award. I spoke with Susan about her jurying process and what she hopes to see in Grand Rapids.