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Deadline for Art.Downtown. artists and venues fast approaching
by Chelsea LaForge (Chelsea)
Submitted 03-06-2012 under NEWS
Art.Downtown. is happening April 13, 2012 and submissions for all venues and artists must be in by this Friday, March 9th. The coordinators of Art.Downtown. can work with artists who need venues and venues who need artists. It is anticipated that...
Live Coverage Features: Brett Colley and Margie Erlandson
by Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) (UICA)
Submitted 01-27-2012 under NONPROFITS
UICA's biggest fundraiser of the year offers guests the unique opportunity to purchase artwork that is created right before their eyes! Come to the Steelcase Town Hall for an unforgettable evening that includes live and silent auctions, music...Author Talk & Booksigning with Ivan Jenson
by Emily Stavrou-Schaefer (Emily_SS)
Submitted 01-11-2012 under
Author and artist Ivan Jenson will discuss and sign copies of his new book, Dead Artist, at Schuler Books & Music Thursday, January 26 @ 7:00pmLocation: 2660 28th St. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49512 About the Book: Pop artist Milo Sonas...
A 2,000 Mile Journey to Grand Rapids
by (106) Gallery (106 Gallery)
Submitted 10-02-2011 under
This Monday, October 3, artist Laura Milkins is celebrating the completion of her "Walking Home" project with a reception from 7 - 9 PM at the (106) Gallery. Laura is a Performance Artist based in Tuscon, Arizona and will have...
Women's City Club: A must-see ArtPrize venue
by Gretchen Vinnedge (Peg Treegarden)
Submitted 09-25-2011 under OPINION
The Basement of the Women's City Club has been transformed into an art gallery by Fred Bivins and a host of volunteers, making it possible for artists like Rachel Lipscomb and Brenda Oelbaum to display their work.
Fragrant re-imagining of Afghan war rugs: An interview with artist Barbara Koenen
Submitted 09-14-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Walk up the stairs to the second floor of the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM), and you will be greeted by complex layers of aromas that range from grandma’s apple pie to Tandoori chicken to boudoir sachets. Sunday at the GRAM, artist Barbara...
Grand Rapids artist Derrick Hollowell’s big concept
by Sandra Mitchell (Sandra Mitchell)
Submitted 07-13-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Derrick Hollowell spends a lot of time thinking. The 46-year-old artist, musician, and teacher has spent much of his life expressing himself through paintings and music, but words don’t escape Derrick, either. Articulate and soulful, Derrick...
[VIDEO] Live Coverage fundraising soiree matchmakes local artists and art enthusiasts
by Joshua Tyron (FotoJosh)
Submitted 02-22-2011 under NEWS
After several months of planning and publicity, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts held its preeminent fundraiser of the year, Live Coverage. In its 11th year, the bash on Saturday attracted approximately 500 attendees. From 6:30-9:15 p.m.,...
In studio: UICA's Live Coverage fundraiser pits 50 artists against the clock
by WYCE Radio 88.1 FM (WYCE)
Submitted 02-18-2011 under NONPROFITS
Elizabeth Goddard of the Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts gives us a preview of tomorrow evening's Live Coverage. The fundraiser showcases more than 50 regional artists in the last stages of art creation putting finishing touches on their...
Brilliant Orchids Brighten West Michigan Winter
by Roberta King (Roberta F. King)
Submitted 01-17-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
There are few plants that are as heartbreakingly beautiful as orchids. And few plants are as heartbreaking as an orchid. A nice ordinary orchid from Meijer or a garden store will set you back about $15-$25 and serious orchid collectors consider...- 1 of 2
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