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Neighborhood churches to exhibit art
by (erictank)
Submitted 04-15-2014 under NEWS
Beginning on April 25-26, a conference will kick off the "Who is My Neighbor" event that will feature eight downtown churches exhibiting artwork through May 11. According to a report, the event is "an ecumenical art conference...
Curating vacancy
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 04-02-2014 under NONPROFITS
The vacant space at 8 Jefferson Ave SE will be brought to life the night of April 11 with a variety of artworks for the exhibition, Rooted. This space joins many others in celebrating the fifth year of Art.Downtown. The walls of the space will be...
Art exhibit challenges perceptions of humor, art
by (jeneanz)
Submitted 04-01-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The Fed Galleries building, located in the Woodbridge North Ferris Building across the street from Kendall College of Art and Design, is hosting the traveling exhibition “Humor in Craft,” which features work by 32 artists...
First Fridays on the Avenue to ramp up programming
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 04-01-2014 under NEWS
The Avenue for the Arts presents the First Friday Gallery Hop on Friday April 4 from 6-9 p.m. This multi-venue, Friday night destination includes art exhibitions, sales on hand-made goods, drink specials and more. Park around the corner,...
New GRAM exhibit forges natural forms from man-made origins
by (Whitney Pavlica)
Submitted 03-17-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The Grand Rapids Art Museum opened a new exhibit on March 6 titled “Resisting Certainty” by Michigan artist, Susan Goethel Campbell. The exhibit runs through June 1. Campbell, a multi-disciplinary artist, creates work in formats such as...
New Businesses, New Talent for Art.Downtown. 2014
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 03-11-2014 under NONPROFITS
Within the past few years, downtown Grand Rapids has continued to grow. New apartment buildings, galleries, businesses and shops have sprung up in the downtown area, particularly South of Fulton Street in the Heartside District, offering unique and...
DIT art organizations improve harmonious missions through closer cooperation
by (ditgrandrapids)
Submitted 03-11-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
Written by Justin Majetich For the past decade, the Division Avenue Arts Collective (DAAC) has been a definitive component of Grand Rapids’ independent arts community and a leader within the national DIY/DIT movement. In July 2013,...
LaFontsee Gallery to exhibit new artwork "Out of the Polar Vortex"
by (erictank)
Submitted 03-04-2014 under NEWS
LaFontsee Galleries presents a new exhibition titled "Out of the Polar Vortex" on March 7 from 5-8 p.m. at the East Hills location. Over 30 artists, both current and some new to LaFontsee, will be featured in the gallery. New artists...
UICA's Live Coverage invites audience to watch artists work, raises funds for art center
by (dansteenwyk)
Submitted 02-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Over 30 artists used a variety of mediums to create works of art for an audience of 320 attendees at Urban Institute for Contemporary Art (UICA)’s 13th annual Live Coverage event and fundraiser last Friday night. Along with artists working...
Art.Downtown. Returns with Two Great Events
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 02-21-2014 under NONPROFITS
Art.Downtown. celebrates its five year anniversary in 2014 with two up coming events! Art. Downtown. is on Friday, April 11 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and Avenue for the Arts is offering free admission to participants for the education event, "...