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Story Matters: Jade Van Haitsma, young SiTE:LAB volunteer, recalls favorite art experiences

Submitted 10-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

Jade Van Haitsma recommends visitors check out SiTE:LAB. She has been volunteering there for three years and has loved getting to know the artists.

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Story Matters: Ashley Atkins and Jacki Dykstra experience ArtPrize through volunteering

Submitted 10-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

ArtPrize volunteers Ashley Atkins and Jacki Dykstra explain what it's like to be a Wayfinder and what they enjoy about volunteering for the event.

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Story Matters: Amy Wilson works to connect the community with DITA's ArtPrize entry

Submitted 10-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

In SiTE:LAB, a performance group called Dance in the Annex (DITA) is up for a time-based award in the juror's categories.

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Stirring the pot with Sue Stauffacher

Submitted 10-02-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The Local Feed on WYCE talks to Sue Stauffacher about plant-based eating.

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Jon Hartman Photography: small venue, big work

Submitted 10-02-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Jon Hartman Photography showcases some noteworthy contributions to ArtPrize

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ArtPrize 2013: Stephen Gren inspires through spoken word

Submitted 10-01-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Stephen Gren, together with local spoken word group the DiaTribe, helped bring the first-ever blind and deaf friendly exhibit to ArtPrize.

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Instruments of Hope Blessing of the Animals

Submitted 10-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

Instruments of Hope Continues Promoting Mission of Peace Through Blessing of the Animals

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Collaboration, mixed-use, inclusivity: building blocks of the GoSite space

Submitted 10-01-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Placemaking occurs within the process of rethinking the traditional “information center” to engage a broader, 21st century audience.

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Tree House Community Garden nestles in to Baxter neighborhood

Submitted 10-01-2013 under NEWS

Matthew Fowler and friends started the Tree House Community Garden in Baxter neighborhood to engage the community.

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Local First challenges community to eat local

Submitted 10-01-2013 under NEWS

Local First, Grand Rapids area business advocate is challenging individuals to eat and spend local.

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