Kendall College of Art and Design
Downtown art venues showcase Michigan's midcentury modern design
by (Lindsay Fischer)
Submitted 06-25-2014 under NEWS
This summer, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, Grand Rapids Art Museum and Kendall College of Art and Design have collaborated to feature exhibitions centered on Michigan's design heritage, specifically the state's role in the...
Greener Grads launches cap and gown recycling program
by (erictank)
Submitted 05-20-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
A new Grand Rapids based startup is emphasizing sustainability in an industry that has typically contributed to the throw-away culture of modern America. Graduation gowns, a keepsake item, have a one time purpose. Once the graduation ceremony is...
Metal Art Studio to relocate to East Hills
by (erictank)
Submitted 05-20-2014 under NEWS
Metal Art Studio (820 Monroe Avenue) will be relocating to East Hills at the corner of Cherry and Diamond Streets. Cinder blocks were removed from the facade this past winter and new windows were installed into the former bank building. The...
New clothing retailer to open on Bridge Street
by (erictank)
Submitted 05-13-2014 under NEWS
On May 17 Denym, a retail clothing boutique carring men's and women's line of jeans, tops and accessories, will officially unveil itself to the public. Located at 443 Bridge Street, the east wing of the two story building has been...
The Art of Creating an Exhibition
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 04-01-2014 under NEWS
Brandon Alman doesn’t quite remember how he got involved with the Avenue for the Arts, but believes it began with the Markets, then he started attending planning meetings and was part of the discussions that started the Advisory...
Fashion forward: Grand Rapids Film Festival to showcase student work
by (Meg Jewell)
Submitted 03-31-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The Grand Rapids Film Festival (GRFF) is excited to host the first ever Fashion for Film Showcase on Thursday April 10, 7–9 pm at downtown Grand Rapids venue, the Pyramid Scheme. Bernadine Vida, world renowned costume and fashion designer, has...
Fashion event to showcase local designers, benefit local charity
by (meghanlarimer)
Submitted 03-11-2014 under OPINION
As the 2014 Fall/Winter collections kick off with New York and London Fashion Weeks, many of us find ourselves in a fashion frenzy, trying to take in as many collections as we possibly can through online resources. Oh, how wonderful it would be to...
Last Chance to experience Pulso: Arte de las Americas
by (erictank)
Submitted 11-26-2013 under NEWS
There's one week left to check out the current art exhibit Pulso: Art of the Americas, a collaboration between the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts and Kendall College of Art and Design. The exhibit features artwork displayed at the UICA...
Impart: Brooklyn artist Mark Reigelman argues art should trigger sensory experience
by (empichot)
Submitted 09-20-2013 under NEWS
Impart seeks to preface ArtPrize by asking artists essential questions about art. Mark Reigelman is an artist based in Brooklyn who specializes in site-specific installations and public art. His work is significantly influenced by the site...
UICA + KCAD: What can we expect from this new alliance?
by (tfox)
Submitted 08-24-2013 under OPINION
During the campus meeting Tuesday morning, KCAD president David Rosen indicated that the college would be engaging in a collaborative relationship with UICA, so when the formal announcement was made on Friday morning, it wasn’t entirely...