Downtown
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...
The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Cory Ruiz
by (Heartside Galle...)
Submitted 04-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
Our featured artist for May is Cory Ruiz. Here is the artist’s story in his own words. "When I was a baby, my mom left me at the hospital. Growing up my life was so hard, going from foster home to foster home—I...
The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Denis Burkett
by (Heartside Galle...)
Submitted 03-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
Our featured artist for April is Denis Burkett. Here's a little bit about the artist in his own words: ‘Never in a million years would I have ever thought I'd be doing artwork and writing again; at Heartside of all...
Central District Cyclery brings bike shop convenience downtown
by (eschroeder)
Submitted 03-30-2012 under NEWS
52 Monroe Center NW has recently seen the addition of a brand new bike shop. Central District Cyclery officially opened on the 15th of March and owner Nate Phelps says the shop has already proved popular. “We’ve been overwhelmed so far:...
The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Katalina
by (Heartside Galle...)
Submitted 03-01-2012 under NONPROFITS
Our featured artist for March is Katalina. Here's a little bit about the artist in her own words: ‘My name is Katalina and I am an artist. I’m originally from L.A., grew up in Redondo Beach, but have been in...
The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Lonell
by (Heartside Galle...)
Submitted 02-01-2012 under NONPROFITS
Our featured artist for February is Lonell. Here's a little bit about Lonell, in his own words: "I am 26, I was born and raised in Grand Rapids. When I was growing up, my interests were a weird combination of fishing, hunting...
The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Kathy Sam
by (Heartside Galle...)
Submitted 12-28-2011 under NONPROFITS
Our featured artist for January is Kathy Sam. Here's a little bit about Kathy, in her own words: "My name is Kathy Sam, and I was born in Manistee in 1954 as a full blood Native American from the Ottawa Tribe. From 5-17 years old I...
The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Tom S.
by (Heartside Galle...)
Submitted 12-01-2011 under NONPROFITS
Our featured artist for December is Tom S. Here's a little bit about Tom, in his own words: Originally from Grand Rapids, Tom came to Heartside in 1999 and was homeless for some years. Tom has been doing art since he was very young...
The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio: Alyssa
by (Heartside Galle...)
Submitted 10-06-2011 under NONPROFITS
This article was written in collaboration with the artist. Our featured artist for October is Alyssa. Here's a little bit about the artist, in her own words: My name is Alyssa. I was born in February 1988, here in Grand Rapids. Growing...
You’ve cast your vote for Artprize, now vote for community.
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 10-03-2011 under NONPROFITS
After a bout of persistent e-mailing- Jenn Schaub of Dwelling Place has given me the chance to learn some of what it takes to organize the annual arts event ‘Free Radical’. It was a bonus for me that it happens to take place on the...