Community
Equity Drinks to include police chief in public discussion on rifle purchases
by (Jeremy Moore)
Submitted 12-29-2015 under NEWS
Equity Drinks is focusing on developing a network for people who identify as working to advance equity in Grand Rapids. We believe understanding the complexity of those doing the work sets a foundation for action. In August of 2014, Equity...
Black Market event to mark shift to next phase of GRABB strategic plan
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 11-17-2015 under OPINION
Grand Rapids Area Black Businesses (GRABB) is hosting their Black Market event featuring the GRABB Awards and pop-up shops on Friday, November 20. GRABB looks to expand opportunities for Black businesses in the metro Grand Rapids area by...
"Native Kids Ride Bikes" artist to talk on gentrification, public space at Civic Studio
by (civicstudio)
Submitted 11-01-2015 under NONPROFITS
Urbanization and new developments in Grand Rapids are bringing up many questions and uncertainties, while sparking conversations of gentrification and rights to public space. With these concerns, Civic Studio is inviting the public to engage in a...
SiTE:LAB community creates one more surprise at final performance of grand prize winner
by (Holly)
Submitted 10-12-2015 under OPINION
Late into a night of celebrating at SiTE:LAB on Friday after the ArtPrize Awards Ceremony, members of the team of volunteers animatedly discussed how to retrofit a swing to accommodate long-time volunteer Toni Bal. Bal is in a wheelchair as a long-...
When Critical Discourse is anything but: A Midwest call out of art scenes and community
by (Briana)
Submitted 09-30-2015 under OPINION
The opinions expressed in this article are those of their respective contributors only. The views expressed here do not necessarily represent the views of The Rapidian, its management or fellow employees. Last night found me at the the second...
Just wrong enough: How swinging inside an ArtPrize house creates community
by (tfox)
Submitted 09-29-2015 under OPINION
In the past week I've had the curious experience of acting as a performer in Kate Gilmore's installation "Higher Ground", at SiTE:LAB's Rumsey Street Project. An entire house on the site of Rumsey Street has been transformed to...
Art, activism and taking action to make change
by (katelewisceramics)
Submitted 09-25-2015 under NEWS
On Friday October 2, from 7 p.m - 8 p.m. the topic of "Reflecting the Times: Arts and Activism" will be addressed by a panel of arts experts in front of an audience as part of the Critical Discourse series at the ArtPrize HUB (41 Sheldon...
Artists Creating Together partners with Creston Neighborhood Association in Art of Gardening class
by (Artists Creatin...)
Submitted 08-12-2015 under NONPROFITS
Over the course of 14 weeks, individuals ages 16 and older with disabilities have created and grown together through the Art of Gardening course offered by Artists Creating Together in partnership with the Creston Neighborhood Association. Art of...
GoSite Guides help visitors find what they need to navigate Grand Rapids
by (GoSite)
Submitted 08-11-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
The GoSite Guides, as the staff of the new information sharing space at 101 Monroe Center are called, keep count of the number of visitors who walk through the door. It’s part of their job, and an important metric for reports and goal setting...
Our Kitchen Table works to empower and support Southeast residents
by (Yeldellc)
Submitted 07-31-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Focusing on the Southeast area of Grand Rapids, the organization Our Kitchen Table (OKT) is actively empowering community members to reexamine their food system and giving them the tools to improve their health and environment. Lisa Oliver King,...