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Con Artist Crew, Spectrum Health Rehab team up for Artprize

Submitted 09-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Con Artist Crew leaders Magdalene Law, Reuben Garcia and Chelsea Van Tongeren worked with patients at Spectrum Health's continuing care facility to create pieces for an entry into this year's ArtPrize competition. The art will be showcased at the downtown Ledyard building.

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Lights in the Night: Where hope takes flight

Submitted 09-19-2012 under NEWS

ArtPrize entry will be releasing thousands of lanterns into the Grand Rapids skyline at dusk on Friday, September 28.

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Art within Art: ArtPrize in Local Bars and Coffee Shops

Submitted 09-18-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The venues of HopCat, McFadden’s, and MadCap complement the ArtPrize entries showcased there

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Juror Susan Szenasy looking for surprises

Submitted 09-18-2012 under NEWS

Szenasy is looking for a surprising experience with art in the urban environment. On September 24, she will reveal the top five contenders for the "Best Use of Urban Space" Award. I spoke with Susan about her jurying process and what she hopes to see in Grand Rapids.

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How I Learned to Look at Art: An interview with Adam Lerner

Submitted 09-18-2012 under NEWS

In efforts to better educate the public on the principles of contemporary art, ArtPrize has invited Adam Lerner, Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver, to help develop an Art Fitness Program.

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ArtPeers to participate at SiTE:LAB during ArtPrize 2012

Submitted 09-17-2012 under NONPROFITS

ArtPeers is excited to participate at SiTE:LAB 2012 at 54 Jefferson, during ArtPrize - here's what we're doing, and how you can participate!

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Artist Dale Rogers brings Flight! to ArtPrize

Submitted 09-17-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Artist Dale Rogers will erect nine stainless steel birds for his new installation, entitled Flight!

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Sufi Music of Islam

Submitted 09-14-2012 under NONPROFITS

Sufi singer, Shabnam Merali will be performing at the Ladies Literary Club of Grand Rapids on Saturday, September 22 from 8:00 – 10:00 p.m.

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Foremost museum director to lead conversation about art fitness

Submitted 09-14-2012 under NEWS

Adam Lerner is coming to Grand Rapids to talk about "art fitness" and how he learned to look at art in new ways. The event is one of many ways ArtPrize is kicking off educational opportunities for the upcoming season.

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Kendall College and DesignWM present collaborative art panel

Submitted 09-12-2012 under OPINION

Thursday’s discussion panel sparks conversation on art in relation to the general public, design, and society as a whole.

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