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Catalyst Radio: GRPM exhibit highlights grandmothers making global change

Submitted 09-30-2013 under NEWS

Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure.   INTERVIEW An exhibit called Grandmother Power: A Global Phenomenon is now on display at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, highlighting the activities of...

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Impart: Artist Tim Stoelting asserts "art is a tool for generating change"

Submitted 09-27-2013 under NEWS

Impart seeks to preface ArtPrize by asking artists essential questions about art.  Tim Stoelting is an artist who plays around with people's perceptions of the spaces and objects around them. With his ArtPrize entry "...

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Impart: Local artist Brandon Belote sees links between art and science

Submitted 09-27-2013 under NEWS

Impart seeks to preface ArtPrize by asking artists essential questions about art.  Brandon Belote is the projectionist and AV technician at UICA and a Kendall grad. He often experiments with video in his work. "I wouldn't...

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Cat Video Festival at ArtPrize to unite cat owners

Submitted 09-26-2013 under NEWS

This Friday, September 27, the Walker Art Center will bring the second edition of the Cat Video Festival to ArtPrize. They will show a 75 minute film of cat videos, separated into seven different categories. The last category is a people's...

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Impart: local artist Salvador Jimenez believes art brings people together

Submitted 09-26-2013 under NEWS

Impart seeks to preface ArtPrize by asking artists essential questions about art.  Salvador Jimenez is a an artist based in Grand Rapids whose works often deal with socio-political issues. He does work in photography, graphic design, painting,...

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Heritage Hill Neighborhood Association holds WHAM event

Submitted 09-26-2013 under NEWS

It was a wham of an event. Heritage Hill Neighborhood Association held it's 2nd annual WHAM event at the Women's City Club located here in Grand Rapids, Michigan. WHAM is short for- Wine Hops Art and Music. It was held on Friday, September...

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Public voting continues through Saturday after ArtPrize jurors reveal their favorites

Submitted 09-24-2013 under NEWS

Monday evening, the public had a chance to see what jurors are selecting- and how they are making their selections. John Yau (2D juror), Hesse McGraw (3D juror) Rashida Bumbray (Time-Based juror), Evan Franch I Gilabert (Best Use of Urban Space...

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Rowster gets makeover

Submitted 09-24-2013 under NEWS

Rowster New American Coffee has unveiled its new interior this past Saturday to the public. The East Hills coffee roaster has changed its look and modified its functionality. Fret not, the coffee has not changed. It's the same recipe that folks...

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Celebrated panelists to discuss role of art in urban landscapes

Submitted 09-23-2013 under NEWS

“The Re-Imagined City” panel discussion is coming to the HUB at 41 Sheldon on September 23. The panel discussion is part of ArtPrize’s Speaker Series featuring Eva Franch I Gilabert and Reed Kroloff. The panelists will discuss the...

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ELK Brewing aims for December opening

Submitted 09-20-2013 under NEWS

Those anticipating the opening of ELK Brewing at 700 Wealthy Street don't have to wait much longer. Owner and Business Manager Taylor Carroll says the construction is approximately 70% complete. The brewery plans to open its doors sometime in...

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