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Artists Creating Together ACTion ArtPrize Winners Announced
by (Artists Creatin...)
Submitted 03-12-2015 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids, Mich.- Artist Creating Together is pleased to announce the award winners of their sixth annual ACTion Art Exhibit. The event drew nearly 500 visitors to the Grand Rapids Art Museum Education Center March 3rd through 7th with over...
Call for Proposals!
by (106 Gallery)
Submitted 08-15-2014 under
The (106) Gallery is now accepting proposals for an exhibition to run October 24th - November 21st, 2014! The gallery is located in downtown Grand Rapids, along the Avenue for the Arts. The space is flexible and can accommodate a variety of media...
Eastown Streetfair
by (Eastown Communi...)
Submitted 08-05-2014 under
The Eastown Community Association along with the Eastown Business Association are hosting the 41st Annual Eastown Streetfair on Saturday, September 13 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. This outdoor festival will take place on along...
Art Reception & Summer Market
by (106 Gallery)
Submitted 06-05-2014 under
We are having a special reception this Friday, June 6 from 5 - 9 PM -- during the Division Avenue Summer Art Market. There are some new things to see in the show, free refreshments, and some small handmade books, paper goods and posters...
Chuck D visits Grand Rapids, speaks out on education, individual responsibility
by (dansteenwyk)
Submitted 01-21-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Chuck D, the co-founder of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame rap group Public Enemy, was the keynote speaker for GRCC’s MLK Day commemoration this past Monday. The critically acclaimed rapper, who is also an author, activist, publisher, radio host...
ArtPrize 2013: Michael J Mayosky, the traveling muralist
by (Cassandra Dryer)
Submitted 10-01-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
During the couple of weeks ArtPrize takes place Michael J Mayosky calls the city of Grand Rapids home. He brings with him his studio and a desire to share with the city. The traveling muralist has numerous stories to tell of his “crazy...
PaLatté Coffee and Art blends love for art with pleasure of coffee
by (mariah_kat)
Submitted 08-06-2013 under NEWS
Maria and Federico Farias, both who sell their work online, understand that galleries can be intimidating, especially based on cost. “Personally, from my life, I have always been intimidated of galleries. I won’t be able to afford what...
The DAAC, South Division staple, returns to the Market
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 05-14-2013 under NONPROFITS
Michael Wolf is a board member at the Division Avenue Arts Collective, the all ages multi purpose event space located off South Division in Grand Rapids Heartside neighborhood. Usually known for hosting art and music shows, the DAAC also strives to...
Artist speaks of excitement for Art.Downtown.
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 04-08-2013 under NONPROFITS
This Friday, Art.Downtown celebrates five years of collaboration between local artists and the Grand Rapids community. This year is shaping up to be its best, bringing together some 400 artists in over 40 different locations throughout the city....
Re-envisioning the Avenue: new membership requirements signify more cohesive era.
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 03-10-2013 under NONPROFITS
For many years now South Division's Avenue for the Arts has been powered by small grants and a whole lot of volunteer time. Organizers behind the Avenue and its numerous events- including upcoming Art.Downtown. and Market- are hoping that the...