Avenue for the Arts
Sustaining a vibrant art community
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 09-16-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
It's easy to see that the art community in downtown Grand Rapids is quickly expanding. Events like Art.Downtown., First Fridays, and ArtPrize have captured the attention of people from near and far to visit downtown and experience art. As...
Catalyst Radio: Avenue For the Arts lining up fall full of activities
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 09-03-2014 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we take a look at the arts activities taking place on Avenue For The Arts this fall. In studio is Jenn Schaub,...
Avenue for the Arts to host professional development workshop
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 08-26-2014 under NEWS
Break it Down, Make it Better will take place at 307 South Division on September 5, beginning at 5:30. Free to Avenue for the Arts members and Artprize 2014 Venue representatives, online registration opened August 1. The public is invited to attend...
stART: a benefit for Avenue for the Arts
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 08-06-2014 under
stART your 2014 ArtPrize season early with Avenue for the Arts and San Chez Bistro by taking a sneak peek inside an ArtPrize venue as San Chez is transformed into a lively street fair packed with art vendors and great music! This one night-only...
Vendor Spotlight: Eliza Fernand
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 07-30-2014 under NONPROFITS
Stumbling upon Eliza Fernand’s booth at The Market on First Fridays, I was instantly captivated by the unique forms and shapes that she creates with ceramics. From geometric vessels to casts of leaves, pinecones, jars, and honeybears, all of...
Art galleries say congratulations, farewell; contemplate "home"
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 07-29-2014 under NONPROFITS
This Friday, August 1, vendors, musicians, food trucks and entertainers will flock to South Division for a festive, spirited evening of music and handmade goods. Following a successful turnout in June, The Market on First Fridays returns with even...
Craft House to host professional development workshop for artists
by (erictank)
Submitted 07-01-2014 under NEWS
On Saturday, July 26, Craft House will host Professional Development Day, a workshop geared toward artists. Creative professionals will be on hand to guide discussions and offer their experiences within the field, including topics such as tax breaks...
Music, art come together at The Market on First Fridays
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 06-05-2014 under NONPROFITS
The art and music community in our city is growing by the second. With different art shows, exhibits, and countless music events happening every single night, it’s safe to say that Grand Rapids is exploding with creativity of all sorts. ...
First Fridays to merge with The Market for summer months
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 06-03-2014 under NONPROFITS
Visit an outdoor market and more than 10 gallery stops during The Market on First Fridays: Presented by Avenue for the Arts on June 6, 2014. For the summer months, First Fridays is merging with The Market to create a single event. In addition to the...
Renowned French musician, philosopher Richard Pinhas to perform this weekend
by (Jason Adams)
Submitted 05-23-2014 under OPINION
"My favorite guitarist of all time, Richard Pinhas (unless Hendrix comes back to life), is playing locally here in downtown Grand Rapids on Friday & Saturday night at my friend Hugo's Loft/venue. Got obsessed with his music back in 1986...