ArtWorks
Connection through expression: Building community through art
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 01-03-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
Grand Rapids, like all cities, is a fluid place made of schools, businesses, buildings, and most importantly: people. The city, especially the corridor between Fulton Street and Wealthy Street referred to as “the Avenue for the Arts," has...
UICA merges with Kendall College of Art and Design
by (pelz)
Submitted 08-23-2013 under NEWS
According to a press release issued Thursday, without some major changes, the UICA was on a path to closing its doors this fall. Impeded by a 3.8 million dollar deficit, in part due to their recent move to the new building, their choices were...
Dynamic arts professional has strong, clear vision for UICA's future
by (DWalsh)
Submitted 06-10-2013 under OPINION
Two weeks into her tenure as Interim Executive Director of UICA, Miranda Krajniac (pronounced KRAHN-yak) met with me on a sunny afternoon to discuss her background, the community and plans for the institution’s future. To get to UICA’s...
New mural to be celebrated at 106 S. Division
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 08-06-2012 under NONPROFITS
This summer has been a hot one—but there is no cooler place to beat the heat than the Avenue for the Arts. This Thursday, August 9 starting at 6:00 p.m. in the 106 South Division Parking lot, the Avenue will welcome its newest addition: a...
UICA's youth program honored by First Lady Michelle Obama at the White House
by (KCAD)
Submitted 11-03-2011 under NONPROFITS
Chosen from a pool of more than 471 nominations and 38 finalists, UICA's ArtWorks program was one of just 12 after-school and out-of-school programs across the country and the only program in the Midwest to receive this prestigious award. The...
UICA Named as Finalist for National Youth Award
by (KCAD)
Submitted 05-17-2011 under NONPROFITS
UICA's ArtWorks Youth Program was recently named as one of 50 finalists for the 2011 National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Award (NAHYP). This prestigious award recognizes UICA as being “one of the top arts- and humanities-based...
UICA Spotlight: Raven Jones
by (KCAD)
Submitted 05-12-2011 under NONPROFITS
For the past three years, Raven Jones has been part of the UICA family. Since she started in our ArtWorks Youth Program in 2008, she has participated in four ArtWorks projects. During these projects she showcased her beaded works at an art...