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Story Matters: Michele Day and Amanda Lowey compare Grand Rapids to San Francisco
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-26-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. While at various ArtPrize venues throughout the event, The Rapidian's Story Matters...
Knitting parties create community involvement in bombing--yarn bombing
by (Molly Heinhuis)
Submitted 09-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Since July, a group of locals called Divison Fibers have been getting together at Parliament the Boutique to knit in preparation for ArtPrize. They created yarn panels to place in the empty spaces throughout the street with an...
Cat Video Festival at ArtPrize to unite cat owners
by (Molly Heinhuis)
Submitted 09-26-2013 under NEWS
This Friday, September 27, the Walker Art Center will bring the second edition of the Cat Video Festival to ArtPrize. They will show a 75 minute film of cat videos, separated into seven different categories. The last category is a people's...
Impart: local artist Salvador Jimenez believes art brings people together
by (empichot)
Submitted 09-26-2013 under NEWS
Impart seeks to preface ArtPrize by asking artists essential questions about art. Salvador Jimenez is a an artist based in Grand Rapids whose works often deal with socio-political issues. He does work in photography, graphic design, painting,...
What is good art?
by (MattP)
Submitted 09-26-2013 under OPINION
What is good art? This can be hard to answer because of the slippery nature of the word “good.” Does good mean beautiful? Or does it mean realistic or intellectually challenging? Instead of asking if the art is good, a better question...
Story Matters: Samuel Lewis takes in Grand Rapids architecture, design
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-24-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. While at various ArtPrize venues throughout the event, The Rapidian's Story Matters...
Story Matters: Aaron Bannasch sees growth in Grand Rapids
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-24-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. While at various ArtPrize venues throughout the event, The Rapidian's Story Matters...
Story Matters: Chris Waterman, Jeremy Wells, Joe Wells get to share ArtPrize together
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-24-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. While at various ArtPrize venues throughout the event, The Rapidian's Story Matters...
Art, ArtPrize, and the Artworld
by (MattP)
Submitted 09-24-2013 under OPINION
ArtPrize is an unusual art event that puts local art institutions in curious position. Because ArtPrize is essentially a large group of separate art shows, many different types of venues are involved, from museums to restaurants. The artwork varies...
Story Matters: Dale Schipper recommends river, breweries downtown
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-24-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. While at various ArtPrize venues throughout the event, The Rapidian's Story Matters...