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A toast to five years: The Rapidian celebrates its anniversary

Submitted 09-29-2014 under NEWS

On Tuesday, September 23, The Rapidian raised a glass to five, successful years of hyperlocal citizen journalism and community engagement at SiTE:LAB's 2014 ArtPrize venue, The Morton GR.

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Story Matters: Brian Balderston explains attraction for artists to SiTE:LAB

Submitted 09-27-2014 under NONPROFITS

Brian Balderston, from Present Company, explains why his team of artists was attracted to working with SiTE:LAB, and how Paul Amenta got them interested in participating in ArtPrize.

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ArtPrize Off The Beaten Path: Downtown Market

Submitted 09-27-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Downtown Market offers a wide variety of art and eats during ArtPrize. Artwork, often placed in relation to its surroundings, is captured here in this photo essay.

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Catalyst Radio: ArtPrize's Critical Discourse to feature Susan Sollins of Art21

Submitted 09-26-2014 under NEWS

Critical Discourse, part of ArtPrize 2014, is bringing to Grand Rapids notables of the art world, including on Oct. 2 Susan Sollins of Art21 and the documentary series “Art in the 21st Century” that airs on PBS.

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ArtPrize jurors to reveal their top picks at Jurors' Shortlist Event

Submitted 09-26-2014 under NEWS

Jurors will present and discuss their top entries for each ArtPrize category on Monday, September 29 at the Hub. The Community Media Center will be there to record audience responses to the jurors directly after the presentation.

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Story Matters: Evelyn Searl remembers attending ball in The Morton House

Submitted 09-26-2014 under NONPROFITS

Evelyn Searl remembers attending a ball created for young adults in Grand Rapids at The Morton Hotel.

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City as Muse celebrates installation at UICA

Submitted 09-25-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Local artist Rick Beerhorst has unveiled his largest painting to date, "City as Muse," an ArtPrize entry at the UICA.

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Artprize offers transit passes to increase diversity

Submitted 09-24-2014 under NONPROFITS

Artprize is giving away free bus passes to community organizations to increase the diversity of the art competition.

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Five local galleries showcase ArtPrize entries

Submitted 09-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Five local art galleries in the downtown area are participating in ArtPrize this year. They are showcasing both local and international artists, most with comprehensive themed exhibitions and extra events.

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Critical Discourse expands to seven events, invites public conversation

Submitted 09-23-2014 under NEWS

This year for ArtPrize, the Critical Discourse series is preparing to springboard the art conversation to new heights starting September 29.

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