KCAD
The DAAC to take over Kendall Fed Galleries
by (Gabi Brown)
Submitted 06-16-2015 under NEWS
The Division Avenue Arts Collective (DAAC) will hold "DAAC@TheFed," an exhibition exploring the history and culture of the DAAC, at the Fed Galleries June 17 through July 25. The opening reception will be held June 19. The opening...
Design Makes a Difference: "Art of The Lived Experiment" and "Icebreaker" at KCAD's Fed Gallery
by (ElenaGlynis)
Submitted 04-21-2015 under OPINION
The author's previous review of "Art of the Lived Experiment" at the UICA can be found here. A friend of mine pointed out that there's a difference between an art exhibit's curation and its design: Curation is...
Disart Stories Matter: Liz Bartlett shares the experience, science of designing speciality fashion for children with disabilities
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-18-2015 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. This story was...
DisArt Festival @The Fed
by (Fed Galleries @KCAD)
Submitted 04-08-2015 under NONPROFITS
Here at the Fed Galleries we are excited about all the events and activities scheduled over the next two weeks for DisArt Festival 2015. As an educational institution we strive to support artists and artwork that create new experiences that...
Art of the Lived Experiment exhibition opens April 10
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 04-07-2015 under NEWS
As a part of DisArt, the Urban Institue of Contemporary Arts (UICA) is organizing an exhibit called "Art of the Lived Experiment." Originally a part of DadaFest in Liverpool, England and curated by ...
Design architects to share stories of Old Federal Building's transformations
by (cathy lawrence)
Submitted 01-06-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
From Historical Society member Jim Winslow: "CANCELLED: Due to the possibility of inclement weather and bitter cold this program 'Federal Building to Woodbridge N. Ferris Building — Renewal and Reconnection' is canceled tonight....
Renowned urbanist to kick off Speaker Series this Thursday
by (erictank)
Submitted 11-18-2014 under NEWS
On Thursday, November 20 at 6:30 p.m., the GR Forward Thinking Speaker Series will kick off with its first event, "Planning with Bold Vision" at Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD). This first of five events will feature Jennifer...
Speaker Max Haiven to launch new book, kick off discussion at KCAD
by (GVSU Office for...)
Submitted 10-14-2014 under NEWS
Dr. Max Haiven will present the major ideas from his book, "Crisis of Imagination, Crises of Power: Capitalism, Creativity and the Commons" with a special focus on the enclosure of creativity, at Kendall College of Art and Design...
Wimagine That: Smart Application Launches out of Grand Rapids
by (TSzakal)
Submitted 09-19-2014 under NEWS
Albert Einstein said, "Creativity is contagious, pass it on," and that's exactly what Founder Michael Hyacinthe plans to do with his smart application, Wimage. "Words to Images", allows users to create their own shareable...
Art exhibit challenges perceptions of humor, art
by (jeneanz)
Submitted 04-01-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The Fed Galleries building, located in the Woodbridge North Ferris Building across the street from Kendall College of Art and Design, is hosting the traveling exhibition “Humor in Craft,” which features work by 32 artists...