art
"Cities in Transition" exhibit explores changing cities
by (laurelgreen)
Submitted 07-05-2012 under OPINION
“Cities in Transition,” the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM)’s new exhibit, invites the discussion about what is required of our cities to remain relevant as we, and our cultures and expectations, evolve over time.The...
Dinderbeck to print onsite at Market
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 06-08-2012 under NONPROFITS
Dinderbeck is a word gaining more and more recognition and momentum in our city. What started as a small printmaking collective continues to grow. The Dinderbeck artist collective consists of nine Grand Rapids based artists that share a studio space...
Karisa Wilson to kick off Market at noon sharp
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 06-06-2012 under NONPROFITS
Karisa Wilson (pronounced Ka-REE-sa) has been gracious enough to squeeze a performance in at this year’s Market presented by the Avenue for the Arts on June 9. This busy artist will begin promptly at noon before heading off to a wedding later...
Urbanity exhibit provides thought-provoking analysis of city life
by (laurelgreen)
Submitted 06-05-2012 under OPINION
To mark its 35th anniversary, the Urban Institute of Contemporary Art's (UICA) current exhibit, Urbanity, examines the implications of living within a modern urban setting. Through pieces whose media range from traditional painting and...
The many arts of Festival of the Arts
by (stukkien)
Submitted 05-31-2012 under NEWS
This Friday at 11:45 a.m., Grand Rapids will start its annual Festival of the Arts. This will be the 43rd year in a row the city has done this celebratory weekend dedicated to the arts. The festival will feature a Regional Art Competition, art...
Cook Arts Center hosts student exhibit of artwork centered on immigration, injustice
by (GAAH)
Submitted 05-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
Almost three months ago, teacher Alex Escamilla's 8th grade journalism students sat in the art studio at the Cook Arts Center, waiting to be introduced to local artist Reyna Garcia. Some of them chatted while others goofed off, and a few waited...
Local artists battle to build the Creston community
by (crestongr)
Submitted 05-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
By: Abby K. On May 2, local artists met at Sazerac Lounge for one of the year's most anticipated battles in the Creston neighborhood. The Sixth Annual Art Battle for Community brought neighbors, artists, and public figures like Mayor George...
9th Annual Market presented by The Avenue for the Arts: Call for Volunteers
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 05-24-2012 under NONPROFITS
The Market presented by the Avenue for the Arts is back and bigger than ever. There are so many ways you can get involved this year! Right now, The Avenue is looking for ten volunteers for our street team and fifty volunteers to help the...
National program seeks out Grand Rapids artist
by (laurelgreen)
Submitted 05-15-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids-based artist, Georgia Taylor, has received the invitation of a lifetime. The organization Hope Equals, which conducts workshops in Israel and Palestine, has asked her to participate in a two-week-long program (from July 21-August 5)...
Dressed to Sell: Angela Jones
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 05-10-2012 under NONPROFITS
The apple does not fall far from the tree when it comes to our first featured artist for The Market presented by the Avenue for the Arts. Angela Jones comes from a family of makers. She has always been a creative person and thanks to her parents,...