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Join us: Celebrate your community

by Jim Talen (JimTalen)

Submitted 05-19-2013 under OPINION

I live in Heritage Hill. It’s a great community and I have fabulous neighbors. Many of them have been there as long as I have – 38 years!  It’s my neighborhood. Or is it? I’m just four blocks from Heartside, where I can...

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Join us: Nonprofits find voice on The Rapidian

by Heartside Gallery and Studio (Heartside Galle...)

Submitted 05-18-2013 under NONPROFITS

Working for a small nonprofit, getting the word out about our studio and events has been a challenge. Newspapers close down left and right, and media is so difficult to navigate and capture, especially when we often report on positive happenings in...

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History of Heartside artists captured in upcoming book, seeks funding

by Heartside Gallery and Studio (Heartside Galle...)

Submitted 04-26-2013 under NONPROFITS

This year, to mark the 20th anniversary of Heartside Gallery and Studio, we're showing off our artists and history with the book “An Irregular Heartbeat: the Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio.” To ensure that the story of our Heartside artists...

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Walter Pinder

by Heartside Gallery and Studio (Heartside Galle...)

Submitted 04-11-2013 under NONPROFITS

Our featured artist for April is Walter Pinder. Here is a little about the artist, in the words of Heartside's Interim Art Coordinator, Alysha Lach:   It's hard to pick favorites when involved with such an invigorating array of talent,...

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Re-envisioning the Avenue: new membership requirements signify more cohesive era.

by Avenue for the Arts (AvenuefortheArts)

Submitted 03-10-2013 under NONPROFITS

For many years now South Division's Avenue for the Arts has been powered by small grants and a whole lot of volunteer time. Organizers behind the Avenue and its numerous events- including upcoming Art.Downtown. and Market- are hoping that the...

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Art.Downtown.

by Avenue for the Arts (AvenuefortheArts)

Submitted 01-16-2013 under

  Art.Downtown. returns on April 12 300 Artists, 30 Destinations, 3 Trolleys, 1 Night Come experience the work of over 300 local artists in more than 30 downtown locations for Art.Downtown. on Friday, April 12, 2013 from 6-11PM. This one night...

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio--Crystal McGinn

by Heartside Gallery and Studio (Heartside Galle...)

Submitted 01-04-2013 under NONPROFITS

Our featured artist for January is Crystal McGinn. Here is a little about the artist, in her own words:   My name is Crystal McGinn. I’ve loved to draw pretty much my whole life, and I’ve been coming to Heartside Studio since late...

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Catalyst Radio: The DAAC has new plans to stay vital in Heartside district

by Catalyst Radio (Catalyst Radio)

Submitted 12-07-2012 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we learn about the Division Avenue Arts Collective, located at 115 S. Division, and some of its re-forming plans in...

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Free Radical showcases local art and Heartside venues

by Matt Plescher (MattP)

Submitted 10-29-2012 under OPINION

Free Radical is an art show which not only showcases some of the diverse Grand Rapids art community, but is also a way to explore some incredible spaces and businesses in the Heartside district. The first showing was Friday, October 26, but there is...

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Pub 43 organizes cohesive Conversation

by Adora Trostle (NeuronInertia)

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

Pub 43, located on Divison just south of Fulton, has participated in ArtPrize since its start. Located between two demographics, Hillside and the Westside, it lies at a crucial cusp of Grand Rapids. The pub is a good attractor for political and/or...

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