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"Roundabout2" rare live performance captured on film

Submitted 09-29-2014 under NEWS

Hubert Dobler set his "Roundabout2" ArtPrize entry into motion in a sunken parking lot on Sunday, September 28.

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Story Matters: Lance Climie recalls Les Idees, first foodie restaurant in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-28-2014 under NONPROFITS

Lance Climie recalls his time as the day bartender at Les Idees, a restaurant at The Morton House that was "contrarian to what had existed in Grand Rapids before."

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Story Matters: Brian Balderston explains attraction for artists to SiTE:LAB

Submitted 09-27-2014 under NONPROFITS

Brian Balderston, from Present Company, explains why his team of artists was attracted to working with SiTE:LAB, and how Paul Amenta got them interested in participating in ArtPrize.

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Story Matters: Daniel Doane retells story of father's work as electrician on The Morton House

Submitted 09-27-2014 under NONPROFITS

From his father putting in the electrical system to the multiple changes to both the building and the street in front of it, Daniel Doane shares his memories of our city's growth and struggles.

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ArtPrize Off The Beaten Path: Downtown Market

Submitted 09-27-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Downtown Market offers a wide variety of art and eats during ArtPrize. Artwork, often placed in relation to its surroundings, is captured here in this photo essay.

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Story Matters: Evelyn Searl remembers attending ball in The Morton House

Submitted 09-26-2014 under NONPROFITS

Evelyn Searl remembers attending a ball created for young adults in Grand Rapids at The Morton Hotel.

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City as Muse celebrates installation at UICA

Submitted 09-25-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Local artist Rick Beerhorst has unveiled his largest painting to date, "City as Muse," an ArtPrize entry at the UICA.

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Artprize offers transit passes to increase diversity

Submitted 09-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

Artprize is giving away free bus passes to community organizations to increase the diversity of the art competition.

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Five local galleries showcase ArtPrize entries

Submitted 09-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Five local art galleries in the downtown area are participating in ArtPrize this year. They are showcasing both local and international artists, most with comprehensive themed exhibitions and extra events.

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Critical Discourse expands to seven events, invites public conversation

Submitted 09-23-2014 under NEWS

This year for ArtPrize, the Critical Discourse series is preparing to springboard the art conversation to new heights starting September 29.

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