ArtPrize2015
Why These Finalists prompts conversation about ArtPrize Top 40
by (averym92)
Submitted 10-06-2015 under NEWS
Video courtesy of WOOD TV8 After the release of the top 20 public vote finalists, jurors gathered last night to discuss public and jury ArtPrize finalists. It was a night that included discussions of race and violence, what makes one piece of...
Nomadic placemaking: Art designed to help communities see future potential
by (tclinton)
Submitted 10-06-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
We frequently use the term "nomadic" to describe SiTE:LAB. I love that word choice because it makes it clear that our business model of moving from place to place is a conscious choice. The most frequent questions I get asked by visitors...
Holographic sculpture uses unlikely materials for new purposes
by (averym92)
Submitted 10-06-2015 under NEWS
Robin Protz’s ArtPrize entry “Seasons,” on display at the Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, is a 3-D entry that depicts a tree in what Protz calls a “holographic sculpture.” If Protz’s name sounds familiar, this is...
ArtPrize attracts film, game design live/learn/work community to Grand Rapids
by (Michelle Newson)
Submitted 10-05-2015 under OPINION
ArtPrize has put Grand Rapids, Mich on the art map on an international level. Now ArtPrize artist David Prindle (creator of the animated short "Snow Monster" displayed on the second floor of the B.O.B.) is a part of a project aimed at...
"That's my boy:" Shouts, tears accompany news of Top 20 Public votes in ArtPrize 7
by (lydiajoy)
Submitted 10-04-2015 under NEWS
In the middle of a dull, rainy afternoon, the atmosphere at the Rosa Parks Circle for the Top 20 Finalist public vote announcement of ArtPrize Seven was bright and hopeful. As volunteers, sponsors, artist, friends and family gathered for the...
Rapidian on the street: State of Exception
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 10-03-2015 under NONPROFITS
In a back room of the garage at SiTE:LAB's Rumsey Street Project, 800 backpacks hang on a large wall, a video screens along the floor in front of them, and various other objects and photographs face the backpacks on the opposite wall. ...
Art, activism and ArtPrize: Critical Discourse hosts bold criticism, open discussion
by (Mary Brown)
Submitted 10-03-2015 under OPINION
I entered the auditorium for Friday night's Critical Discourse event at the ArtPrize Hub, "Reflecting the Times: Art and Activism" with one burning question to present to the artist on the panel. I was not interested in so much of the...
Waterfront Finale: Top Five Jurors' ShortList film "T-Rex" to screen once more tonight
by (lydiajoy)
Submitted 10-03-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
At the first year of the Waterfront Film Festival at ArtPrize, the OnScreen's short film documentary, "T-Rex," received a nomination in the top five Time-Based entries on the Jurors' Shortlist. Following the attention garnered from...
Rapidian on the street: The Great Race
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 10-03-2015 under NONPROFITS
"The scent of crayons is one of the most recognizable smells and has a direct correlation with childhood. This year, [Michael] Peoples is once again using color and scent to evoke an emotional experience with 'The Great Race,'"...
Manipulating the material: Why Jovanni Luna refuses to do something easy
by (Holly)
Submitted 10-02-2015 under OPINION
"Why am I making these?" Jovanni Luna, artist behind "the sculptural painting" at Spiral Gallery, asked himself after he had made about 5,000 pieces for his work. Each piece is less than an inch tall, made up of meticulously...