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Reflections on Violence: A Letter from Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanity's CEO
by (GAAH)
Submitted 06-04-2020 under NONPROFITS
Dear fellow community members: The events happening across our nation and in our very own city have spurred many conversations about race, violence, and morality. Many people are condemning or condoning the actions of groups that gathered and...
Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities hosts successful fall programs
by (GAAH)
Submitted 11-20-2018 under NONPROFITS
As part of the fall session, students at the Cook Library Center were given an opportunity to participate in a Project Fair. Participants worked on projects for anywhere from two days to a couple of weeks. When they were completed, students, library...
Great summer full of activities wraps up at Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities
by (GAAH)
Submitted 08-21-2018 under NONPROFITS
This summer children at the Cook Library and Cook Arts Centers participated in day camps designed around S.T.E.A.M. subjects: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Part of the Grand Rapids Public School Initiative, Believe 2 Become,...
Annual "Día del Sol" fundraiser celebrates Grandville Avenue community
by (GAAH)
Submitted 06-06-2017 under NONPROFITS
On June 15, 2017 from 5:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities will be hosting their annual fundraiser at the Goei Center. Día del Sol, or "Day of the Sun," is the nonprofit’s yearly celebration of the students...
Elevating Voices: Community Media Center showcases locally produced videos exploring identity, race, disability at Wealthy Theatre
by (George)
Submitted 04-18-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
On Wednesday night, Grand Rapids Community Media Center (GRCMC) will present a special showcase of video productions created during the Elevating Voices project. Elevating Voices is a multi-year project of GRCMC created to raise the visibility of...
Staycation: Kendall College, Cook Arts Center partner for Spring Break Art Camp
by (Cook Library Center)
Submitted 04-18-2017 under NONPROFITS
Over the first week of April, a group of Cook Arts Center students enjoyed their spring break by attending a four-day art camp. The camp was held in partnership with Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD). From origami to ceramic animal...
"Cook Library Scholars", un programa de apoyo para jóvenes, se transforma en una segunda familia
by (GAAH)
Submitted 03-09-2017 under NONPROFITS
Read this article in English | Leer este artículo en inglés “Mi mamá me dice que tengo que entregarme a mis estudios para ser un modelo para mis hermanas menores”, dice Liliana. “De esa manera pueden seguir mi ejemplo y...
Volunteers become champions at Cook Library Center
by (GAAH)
Submitted 03-07-2017 under NONPROFITS
Here at Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities (GAAH), the volunteers are critical and cherished supporters in pursuing our mission. The students always rush to the door to greet the volunteers with literal open arms and spend every minute possible...
Hip-hop camp brings happiness to kids at Cook Arts Center
by (GAAH)
Submitted 02-02-2017 under NONPROFITS
For two weeks this past December, 15 students immersed themselves in the culture of hip-hop at the Cook Arts Center. The students, ages 6 to 15, had the chance to explore hip-hop through movement and art. The camp resulted in response to...
Four Grand Rapids organizations to host Celebrate! Community Arts Day
by (Artists Creatin...)
Submitted 03-18-2015 under NONPROFITS
On Saturday, March 28, four Grand Rapids arts organizations will collaborate to bring the 4th annual Celebrate! Community Arts Day at the Grand Rapids Ballet. This free event provides an opportunity for people of all ages to experience dance, music...