Art

Hideous delight of paint steals show in "Buying Friends" at UICA

Submitted 01-07-2015 under OPINION

West Michigan native Ryan Kortman's collection of over 80 works by 36 artists brings jarring and memorable work to the UICA. A collector's talk and catalogue signing at UICA is open to the public Friday, January 9 at 7 p.m.

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Craft House expands programming with "Kitchen Gallery"

Submitted 01-06-2015 under NEWS

Craft House Gallery is showcasing new artwork based on appointment. The current collection is available for preview online.

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Catalyst Radio: Paschka's audio and community interests lead him to WYCE

Submitted 12-19-2014 under NEWS

After serving with two Grand Rapids arts organizations, AJ Paschka finds that being the new station manager of WYCE is a natural progression.

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New festival to introduce area to disability art; works to build access, understanding

Submitted 12-16-2014 under NEWS

The DisArt Festival will be the largest festival on disability and art in the United States to date, says founder and director Chris Smit.

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Walking a tightrope between race, art in Grand Rapids

Submitted 12-16-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS

An interview with artist and teacher Derrick Hollowell about making and selling art- and being seen- in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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(Don't) Follow your passion

Submitted 12-11-2014 under NONPROFITS

We all want to be successful. When we do, we talk about our passions, but is that a good idea? One book from the Grand Rapids Public Library says otherwise.

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Chris Van Allsburg's set designs to premiere at Grand Rapids Ballet's "The Nutcracker"

Submitted 12-10-2014 under NEWS

Highly-acclaimed picture book author and illustrator, Chris Van Allsburg, describes his artistic process in redesigning the set for Grand Rapids Ballet's "The Nutcracker." The performance and the designs will premiere in Grand Rapids this Friday.

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