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Special coverage of the 3rd year of ArtPrize, from art criticism to photos to conversations with artists and venues, and everything in between.

Art with a Capital A

Reviews, critiques and discussion about art.
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How to See Art

| Thu, 09/22/2011 - 9:16pm
OPINION: Can art change your mind? Naselli talks about the importance of our vote in ArtPrize, and how to rise above personal preference to choose the greater good.
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Gifts from the ArtPrize community

| Tue, 09/20/2011 - 2:50pm
VOICES: With my birthday on the eve of ArtPrize 2011, I'm reflecting on all the gifts I have received from ArtPrize. More than a chance to appreciate art, ArtPrize has provided many opportunities to my family.
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Gifts from the ArtPrize community

| Tue, 09/20/2011 - 2:50pm
VOICES: With my birthday on the eve of ArtPrize 2011, I'm reflecting on all the gifts I have received from ArtPrize. More than a chance to appreciate art, ArtPrize has provided many opportunities to my family.
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GRPS/WMCAT students assist professional artist with ArtPrize entry

| Thu, 09/15/2011 - 5:58pm
NONPROFITS: WMCAT students assist Tracy Van Duinen in the creation of a giant mural as an entry for 2011's ArtPrize
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GRPS/WMCAT students assist professional artist with ArtPrize entry

| Thu, 09/15/2011 - 5:58pm
NONPROFITS: WMCAT students assist Tracy Van Duinen in the creation of a giant mural as an entry for 2011's ArtPrize
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Catalyst Radio: The Rapidian's ABCs of ArtPrize

| Fri, 09/09/2011 - 11:09am
NONPROFITS: Rapidian editor Holly Bechiri interviewed about the "ABCs of ArtPrize coverage," from the critical to the light-hearted as she invites the community to share thoughts on art, ArtPrize and GR culture.
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Looks like a winner: Deconstructing the West Michigan Aesthetic

| Tue, 10/12/2010 - 3:58pm
OPINION: What does our culture expect in art and an artist? What can we learn from it, and where can we go?
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Looks like a winner: Deconstructing the West Michigan Aesthetic

| Tue, 10/12/2010 - 3:58pm
OPINION: What does our culture expect in art and an artist? What can we learn from it, and where can we go?
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Beyond the Reboot

Interviews with artists, curators and venue managers.(Interview questions for reporters available here.)

ArtPrize "Canopy" makes a delicate connection

| Fri, 09/23/2011 - 8:03pm
LOCAL LIFE: Ann Chuchvara's Canopy forms a delicate connection to ArtPrize.
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Illuminated from within

| Thu, 09/22/2011 - 10:07am
NEWS: The Grand Rapids Art Museum invited metal-smith David Huang to display his ArtPrize 2011 entry, "Numinous Community," in one of their second floor galleries for the 2011 season. This will be David Huang's third year with ArtPrize.
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Illuminated from within

| Thu, 09/22/2011 - 10:07am
NEWS: The Grand Rapids Art Museum invited metal-smith David Huang to display his ArtPrize 2011 entry, "Numinous Community," in one of their second floor galleries for the 2011 season. This will be David Huang's third year with ArtPrize.
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Screwed Rapids at the UICA

| Tue, 09/20/2011 - 11:00pm
LOCAL LIFE: Screwed Rapids...it's more than just a mural. It's improv, performance and collaboration all rolled into one. Featuring a video of the artists talking about their work.
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Mark Rumsey's sky is not falling

| Sat, 09/17/2011 - 11:00pm
LOCAL LIFE: Mark Rumsey's "Sky is Not Falling" graces the ceiling at the Women's City Club for ArtPrize.
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Wish you were here

| Sat, 09/17/2011 - 11:00pm
LOCAL LIFE: Artist Deanna Morse talks about her ArtPrize work, "Wish You Were Here," a collection of "video postcards" designed to create, as the author explains, "affectionate portraits of place."
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Wish you were here

| Sat, 09/17/2011 - 11:00pm
LOCAL LIFE: Artist Deanna Morse talks about her ArtPrize work, "Wish You Were Here," a collection of "video postcards" designed to create, as the author explains, "affectionate portraits of place."
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Fragrant re-imagining of Afghan war rugs: An interview with artist Barbara Koenen

| Wed, 09/14/2011 - 9:36am
LOCAL LIFE: Interview with ArtPrize artist, Barbara Koenen about her piece The War Rugs Project, being exhibited at the GRAM for ArtPrize 2011 reveals the artist's inspirations and hopes for her work.
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ARTPRIZE 2011 MAPPED

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Capture: Art or Kitsch?

Picturesque this falls asks you to capture art, create kitsch, or play with the lines in-between

Take Care

| Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 07:25
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Just My Type

| Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 07:22
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Say Cheese!

| Friday, September 23, 2011 - 14:13
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Lunch or Kitsch?

| Tuesday, September 20, 2011 - 19:47
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Strange Brew

| Tuesday, September 27, 2011 - 15:12
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Sleepless

| Tuesday, September 13, 2011 - 15:29
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Motu Viget Mark di Suvero Tire Swing

| Monday, September 26, 2011 - 14:06
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robinson road, fall edition

| Thursday, October 13, 2011 - 11:57
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Morning Espresso

| Monday, September 26, 2011 - 14:17
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Untitled

| Wednesday, September 14, 2011 - 07:26
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THE FEED: #ARTPRIZE2011

The most recent ArtPrize content. Tag your articles with "artprize2011" to get in THE FEED!

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Artprize 2011

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George Wietor
9/16/11 12:32pm