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Staycation: Kendall College, Cook Arts Center partner for Spring Break Art Camp

Submitted 04-18-2017 under NONPROFITS

Over the first week of April, a group of Cook Arts Center students enjoyed their spring break by attending a four-day art camp. The camp was held in partnership with Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD)

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Kaleidoscope of feeling: ACT apprentice Tyler Vonitter

Submitted 04-11-2017 under NONPROFITS

Take a closer look at art apprentice Tyler Vonitter – his inspiration, his creation, and his goals.

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Light Gallery + Studio features local artists for their first Art.Downtown April 8

Submitted 04-05-2017 under LOCAL LIFE

"Matthew and I have known each other since college and often would talk about how cool it would be to have a space similar to the one we have right now. Not knowing what [Light Gallery] would become when getting the keys, we were excited for the chance to mold a place of our own together."

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Changing accessible nature of city through art, Disability Arts Now engages community

Submitted 04-04-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

Transforming community through art, storytelling and dialogue.

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Creative Youth Center hosts Story Slam

Submitted 04-04-2017 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapidians will come together to share true, personal narratives at the CYC’s “Story Slam” Competition on April 18, with stories centered on the theme “You Can’t Judge a Book by Its Cover.”

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Blue Star Players specialize in performing new works in intimate settings

Submitted 03-29-2017 under NONPROFITS

This week's episode of NPO Showcase features Blue Star Players, an international performing arts collaborative, specializing in new works performed in intimate and unusual spaces.

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Grand Rapids Maker Faire encourages local makers to sign up to showcase projects

Submitted 03-28-2017 under NONPROFITS

Maker Faire is looking for participants who enjoy tinkering, hacking, building and designing new technology-based inventions.

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'Art & Healing' exhibition at KCAD offers different perspective

Submitted 03-28-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS

What is a “healthy body” or a “healthy mind”? Should they be so highly prized? What role can art play in achieving them? These are questions running through my mind after viewing Art & Healing, an exhibition at KCAD's Helen Miller Kendall Gallery through April 8, 2017.

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Special spring break activities at Grand Rapids Public Museum

Submitted 03-28-2017 under NONPROFITS

Activities will take place Monday, April 3 through Saturday, April 8, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and from 2:30 – 4:00 p.m. on Sunday April 2 and 9, 2017.

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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park embarks on $115 million capital campaign

Submitted 03-23-2017 under NONPROFITS

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, one of the nation’s most significant botanic and sculpture experiences, is excited to announce the launch of a $115 million capital campaign titled Welcoming the World: Honoring a Legacy of Love.

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