Art

DisArt exhibit features local artists

Submitted 04-20-2015 under NEWS

The exhibit "DisArt Local: Art is EveryBody" features local artists with series like "The Secrety Society of Disabled People" to "Falling Water" that explore an array of themes.

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DisArt Stories Matter: Chris Smit talks about goals of Disart Festival

Submitted 04-20-2015 under NONPROFITS

Chris Smit, Director of the DisArt festival, explains how a focus on fashion for people with disabilities gives everyone an opportunity to look good and feel good.

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DisArt packs house with runway fashion show celebrating accessible clothing

Submitted 04-20-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Robert Andy Coombs aimed to spark conversation about the importance of having functional clothing for people with disabilities.

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Disart Stories Matter: Liz Bartlett shares the experience, science of designing speciality fashion for children with disabilities

Submitted 04-18-2015 under NONPROFITS

Liz Bartlett, a 3D knit engineer and KCAD professor, talks about working with Spectrum Health staff and patients to help her students design fashion garments that serve the needs of children with motor-neuron deficiencies.

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DisArt Stories Matter: Mother Gillian Young explains benefits of compression design

Submitted 04-18-2015 under NONPROFITS

As a participant in Friday night's DisArt Fashion Show, young Daniel benefited from compression fabric and sensory inputs-and delighted in his Mickey Mouse cape- in an outfit designed especially for him. Here Mom explains how the design helps her son move more easily.

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DisArt to explore art with families Sunday

Submitted 04-17-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

This Sunday, families- including those with children who have sensory integration sensitivities- are invited to join in the Family Fest at Celebration Cinema North, with arts activities and a movie showing where children are encouraged to get up and move around.

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LUNAFEST brings films by, for, about women to Grand Rapids

Submitted 04-17-2015 under OPINION

The 2015 program will compel discussion, make you laugh, tug at your heartstrings and motivate you to make a difference in your community. Incredibly diverse in style and content, LUNAFEST is united by a common thread of exceptional storytelling – made by and about women.

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