GRAM
"Intersections" artist explores layers of meaning in prize-winning piece
by (Holly)
Submitted 10-13-2014 under OPINION
Not many in our community were surprised that Anila Quayyum Agha’s work “Intersections” won this year. We knew it, as soon as we walked into the room where her installation hung. But Agha wouldn’t let herself go there...
ArtPrize 2014 Awards: Anila Quayyum Agha wins hearts of jurors, public
by (Ana Olvera)
Submitted 10-11-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The point of ArtPrize is to get people talking and thinking about art, and it did. Todd Herring, ArtPrize director of marketing and communications, started the awards ceremony with a slow-jam performance about the “tension”-filled...
Battling to get deeper: "Reciprocity" finds favor with public vote
by (Holly)
Submitted 10-07-2014 under OPINION
I had heard that Marc Sijan was an “interesting character.” I had heard that he was following in Duane Hanson’s footsteps after studying under him. I had even heard that he was pandering to the ArtPrize audience, sizing us up and...
Official Exhibition, Showcase venues offer curated themes, longer hours, amenities
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 09-23-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Every year ArtPrize works with local museums and institutions to facilitate the art competition. Exhibition Centers showcase a large concentration of ArtPrize entries, and are also places where visitors can vote, pick up event guides, buy ArtPrize...
GRAM unveils ArtPrize exhibit "[DIS]Comfort Zones"
by (erictank)
Submitted 09-18-2014 under NEWS
The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM)'s Artprize exhibition "[DIS]Comfort Zones" displays tension themed pieces for the viewer to reflect upon. Covering topics such as war, religion, bodies and food, the GRAM seeks to bring a "...
GoSite Pop Up exceeds expectations in number, reach of visitors
by (GoSite)
Submitted 09-02-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
While the GoSite welcome center and information sharing space has benefitted from numerous community meetings and months of research during the planning stage, nothing is quite as valuable as opening up the process for greater public participation...
GOSite Pop Up introductory site open to public
by (erictank)
Submitted 08-26-2014 under NEWS
The GOSite is open on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays until September 13. The information center located at the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) is currently gleaning public insight as to how GOSite will continue to develop. GOSite is staffed...
Giant chess board engages public space in play
by (erictank)
Submitted 07-22-2014 under NEWS
On Thursday, July 17 Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) in cooperation with Grand Rapids City Parks and the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) launched the inauguration of its new giant chess board outside of the GRAM on Monroe Center. The chess board is...
GAAH Press Club goes ice skating, creates art
by (Grand Rapids Cr...)
Submitted 04-28-2014 under NONPROFITS
The GAAH Press Club had the opportunity to go ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle and participate in an art activities at the GRAM. Below, the kids detail their experiences. Shirley On February 22, 2014, Press Club went to Rosa Parks Circle and...
Avenue for the Arts to feature over 400 artists in Art.Downtown. gallery hop
by (erictank)
Submitted 04-01-2014 under NEWS
On Friday April 11, Avenue for the Arts will present its annual Art.Downtown. evening event showcasing 400 artists and over 30 destinations along the Division Avenue corridor. Grand Rapids Trolley will be providing free shuttle services...