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This place is not abandoned: How the Cultura Collective is approaching ArtPrize

Submitted 09-27-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS

During a time when the entire city is growing, in competition and undergoing cultural upheaval in its attempt for relevance to the contemporary art world, the work of the Cultura Collective is an ambitious symbol of local solidarity, rather than a token of diversity.

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Grand Rapids Symphony goes clubbing at UICA for ArtPrize Eight

Submitted 09-27-2016 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapids Symphony will rock ArtPrize with music that's a little less Dvorak and a lot more DJ and dance at Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts

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Artists Creating Together hosts Creative Lab at Downtown Market

Submitted 09-27-2016 under NONPROFITS

On Sunday, October 2, Artists Creating Together will host the ACT Creative Lab in partnership with ArtPrize Labs at the Grand Rapids Downtown Market to celebrate the arts and inclusion in the Grand Rapids community.

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Family of artists creates city-wide game of 'I Spy' for ArtPrize Eight

Submitted 09-26-2016 under NEWS

Aaron Zenz and his six kids placed a thousand rocks with hand-painted faces around Grand Rapids for visitors to find while they explore the city, which has transformed into one giant venue for displaying and interacting with art.

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Writers Under 30 series opens the floor up to young local artists

Submitted 09-22-2016 under NEWS

A series designed by GLCL and Bombadil Books promotes young writers making connections and sharing their art. The next event is a public reading that will take place on Thursday, September 29 and will feature eight writers under the age of 30.

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Almost Home: Grand Rapids in Focus is ArtPrize at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Submitted 09-21-2016 under NONPROFITS

ArtPrize at Meijer Gardens

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The Potter's House School making art from the rubbish

Submitted 09-20-2016 under NEWS

Students from The Potter’s House high school use the rubbish from the new building site to create works of art, and anchor their learning about being transformational leaders.

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"Outsider" art to make Big Bang at Mangiamo this Saturday

Submitted 09-16-2016 under NONPROFITS

Over 30 artists will be selling their artwork on the Mangiamo lawn from 9 a.m.- 7 p.m. this Saturday for the Big Bang Outsider Art Fair.

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Get cultured: September 15-22

Submitted 09-16-2016 under NONPROFITS

It’s time to get cultured, Grand Rapids! Here to help you do just that is our weekly newsletter, highlighting arts and culture events, exhibits and opportunities for the upcoming week.

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Catalyst Radio: Actors' Theatre's new, thought-provoking season

Submitted 09-16-2016 under LOCAL LIFE

Host Katie Gordon speaks with Kyle Los of Actors' Theatre Grand Rapids on the upcoming season and the company's continued efforts to bring entertaining, challenging theatre to west Michigan.

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