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Thoughts of Suicide
by (GAAH News Bureau)
Submitted 07-17-2013 under NONPROFITS
Sarah is a 16 year old girl. She was a shy girl and she barely had friends at school. Sarah would only hang-out with boys because it was less drama for her. People at school would laugh and make fun of her because she was the only girl that would...
Young painter shares unique approach to painting, thoughts on art
by (empichot)
Submitted 07-17-2013 under NEWS
“Painting is this magical thing,” says Jeff Kraus. “I think people fantasize painters, or something. They’re like creating these masterpieces.” Standing in his warehouse studio on Godfrey, I am surrounded by Kraus...
A Short Life
by (GAAH News Bureau)
Submitted 07-16-2013 under NONPROFITS
A Short Life Fifteen year old Amanda Todd lived a short life. Her death was caused by bullying. She was harshly bullied and the result of that was her committing suicide. One day Amanda decided to video chat with new people as well as old friends. A...
Film "Sign Painters" uncovers hidden craft
by (empichot)
Submitted 07-12-2013 under OPINION
When you see a hand-painted sign on a small boutique storefront, it's easy to see why the billboard signs on the side of the highway are difficult to regard as art. To hand paint a sign is an art form, a craft. This was the discovery I made...
Local artist builds community through 3D art
by (empichot)
Submitted 07-11-2013 under NEWS
On the corner of Cherry and Eastern, there’s a little pink building. That’s where Mark Rumsey works and where the East Hills Council of Neighbors convenes. This may not be the place you’d think an artist would work, but it’s...
Student dislikes the bullying at their school
by (GAAH News Bureau)
Submitted 07-11-2013 under NONPROFITS
Sixteen year old Roselie Lambrock was cyber bullied. She was bullied by school peers by hurtful comments over the internet. She fell into a deep hole of depression instantly. School for her was a constant disappointment. One ordinary day her father...
Grand Rapids Art Museum Free Admissions Tuesdays draws increased visitors
by (Davis Dryer)
Submitted 07-11-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Starting May 28, the Grand Rapids Art Museum has been offering free admission on Tuesdays, allowing local art lovers the chance to see more art for less money. “GRAM received a generous two-year gift from Meijer to support free admission on...
Bullying
by (GAAH News Bureau)
Submitted 07-10-2013 under NONPROFITS
Two thirteen year old females don’t care about their skin. On of the girls cuts herself because people call her names. The other girl cuts herself because she gets confused, mad or sad. Rosa started to cut herself, and then Denise started to...
Con Artist Crew brings activism, visionaries to art scene
by (empichot)
Submitted 07-09-2013 under NEWS
Vivid black and white painted walls greet me as I enter the Con Artist Crew gallery space one afternoon. Despite the distraction of noisy traffic outside and the loud, color-rich art that adorn the walls, the soft-spoken voices of Magdalene Law and...
Cabin-Time heads west
by (empichot)
Submitted 07-08-2013 under NEWS
Cabin-Time is an opportunity to leave the world behind and discover another one. Twice a year since January 2012, Cabin-Time has brought artists, photographers, writers, designers, chefs and every other kind of creative from all around the country...