art
Foremost museum director to lead conversation about art fitness
by (Holly)
Submitted 09-14-2012 under NEWS
Adam Lerner, director of the Museum of Contemporary Art/Denver, says he wants to capture the spirit of art-and that this may even be more important, in his view, than the art itself. "Lerner teaches us that if we can understand how contemporary...
San Chez Bistro unveils new mural by local artist
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 09-13-2012 under NONPROFITS
As part of an Artprize entry, Grand Rapids based artist Phanie Mills- Behning has been working day and night to complete an outdoor mural. The mural was commissioned by San Chez Bistro and is located on the wall of the restaurant’s patio at 38...
Design West Michigan hosts a talk about art versus design
by (Samantha Macy)
Submitted 09-12-2012 under OPINION
Thursday night at Kendall's newly rennovated Federal Building, Design West Michigan hosted a panel discussion with Andrew Blauvelt and Joseph Rosa, with Susan Szenasy moderating. The topic was “The Difference Between Art and Design”...
Voice through Art: Women's Center hosts reception this afternoon
by (edelsteven)
Submitted 09-12-2012 under OPINION
On September 12, from1:00-3:00 p.m., Grand Valley State University Women’s Center has their 11th Annual Art Reception (1201 Kirkhof Center, Allendale Campus). The Women's Center offers services to the downtown Grand Rapids and Allendale....
Arts In Motion Studio's Chair Affair 2012 Auction Event: A Fun, Unique Experience
by (ArtsInMotionStudios)
Submitted 09-11-2012 under NONPROFITS
For the second year in a row, Arts In Motion Studios, a creative arts school for individuals, is hosting Chair Affair. Chair Affair is an auction event which will feature over 25 uniquely hand painted chairs by artists from all over Michigan. The...
ArtPrize and The Rapid partner to offer cost-effective transportation
by (Chelsea)
Submitted 09-10-2012 under NEWS
ArtPrize and The Rapid will be joining forces to again offer ArtPrize-goers an alternative to parking downtown for the event. For five dollars, you can purchase two wristbands that permit two riders on any of the shuttles that run from seven area...
Introducing art collective "We Live in Piles"
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 09-07-2012 under NONPROFITS
We Live in Piles is Grand Rapids’ newest up and coming artist collective. The members are: Annie DeYoung, Stephanie Voelck, Danielle Dunn, Meghan Kelly, Katie Meyer and Jessica Shelton. Between the six lovely ladies, there is a slew of...
What the Truck supports local youth programs
by (Steff)
Submitted 09-07-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
“Tacos!” “Chinese food!” “Ice cream!” The lunch menu suggestions from students at the Cook Arts Center’s summer program were not surprising: when you ask kids what they want to eat responses like these are...
Collaborative portrait project nears end of Kickstarter campaign
by (Holly)
Submitted 09-04-2012 under NEWS
"West Side is the Best Side" is no longer a community pride slogan here in Grand Rapids: it's also a collaborative public art project participating in the Inside Out Project, an international collaboration started by the 2011 TED Prize...
Atomic Hoop Troupe to perform in "A Lot of Art"
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 08-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
In the words of Doris Humphrey, “There are times when the simple dignity of movement can fulfill the function of a volume of words.” Local entrepreneur Audria Larsen would tell you there’s no better way to explore movement than...