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Catalyst Radio: Heartside Ministry discusses art therapy program
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 08-20-2018 under NONPROFITS
Heartside Ministries is looking forward to continuing with providing an Art Therapy program in the future starting again in September after the current 12 week program is finished. Details for the Art Therapy program at Heartside can be found in...
Diverse neighborhood voices share report about communities and policing
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 08-09-2018 under NONPROFITS
In 2017, the Heartside Neighborhood held their first National Night Out. According to the National Night Out website, the event is “an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie...
'Art belongs to everyone': Interview with local artist Debra Dieppa
by (Heartside Galle...)
Submitted 07-16-2018 under NONPROFITS
An exhibition of Debra Dieppa’s recent work is now on display in the West Lobby at the Wealthy Street Theatre. The conversation below between the artist and her longtime friend, and curator, Elizabeth Jane VanArragon of her upcoming exhibition...
Heartside Ministry introduces new art therapy program
by (Heartside Ministry)
Submitted 06-05-2018 under NONPROFITS
Imagine a place where you can bring your authentic stories, the pain, hurt, joys and distress without any judgment. A place where you are safe to share your struggles, past and present and you are able to process your stories to grow and live a...
Heartside all stars finish another Fifth Third River Bank Run
by (Degage Ministries)
Submitted 05-16-2018 under NONPROFITS
A group of women faithfully trained for their annual walk in the Fifth Third River Bank Run that was held on May 12. Many of these ladies persevered through physical challenges, but each one accomplished her goal! Not only is this walk an annual...
Dwelling Place launches new community arts series
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 04-17-2018 under NONPROFITS
“Our focus for the Community Arts Series is lowering barriers to resident participation so that our residents know that cultural programs are for them, and how they can best utilize the cultural organizations in the downtown area. The arts are...
Small steps, big results
by (Guiding Light)
Submitted 02-07-2018 under NONPROFITS
A new year is often thought of as a new start. For Johnny, this January has been the realization of a long-time goal. This is a special story for me to be able to share with you: the hard work and long road that’s resulted in a new type of...
Community building through resource sharing in Heartside
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 01-23-2018 under PLACE-MATTERS
Jenn Schaub, Neighborhood Revitalization Specialist at Dwelling Place, shares that “we’ve been doing a series of Heartside Listening Sessions with The City of Grand Rapids and one of the repeated requests was more information about...
Open the Door: The art of placemaking
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 12-14-2017 under NONPROFITS
“Home is what you surround yourself with, what is inspiring you, and how you express yourself.”- Erika Townsley, Co-Owner and Curator of Light Gallery + Studio. Light Gallery + Studio is a place where community members and artists can...
Art happens here 365 days a year
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 10-03-2017 under NONPROFITS
This time of year in Grand Rapids, it’s pretty much impossible to walk three feet without coming face to face with some kind of art. What many people who flock to this city this time of year for ArtPrize may not realize is that art lives and...