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Free Pie premiering at UICA, after party to follow
by (yuengerr)
Submitted 07-12-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts will be hosting the premiere of local writer-director Caleb Slain’s short film “Free Pie” on Thursday evening at 7 p.m., followed by an after party catered by San Chez, with coffee by...
Film at UICA exposes unheard story of Pruitt-Igoe
by (yuengerr)
Submitted 06-14-2012 under OPINION
In a sense, having a distorted or inaccurate view of the truth is like playing the telephone game. The truth keeps getting interpreted and reinterpreted until the perception of reality is almost completely wrong. This distortion of truth is the myth...
Film at UICA shows Steve Jobs at his most charismatic
by (yuengerr)
Submitted 06-13-2012 under OPINION
Filmed in 1995 for a television series called “Triumph of the Nerds,” the film “Steve Jobs: The Lost Interview” is exactly what it sounds like: an interview that got lost. The original television series didn’t...
UICA houses movie theater for art film seekers
by (yuengerr)
Submitted 06-08-2012 under LOCAL LIFE
Located on the corner of Division and Fulton downtown Grand Rapids, the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts hosts exhibitions from artists around the world. It also is home to a state-of-the-art movie theater that seats 198 people. “The...
Urbanity exhibit provides thought-provoking analysis of city life
by (laurelgreen)
Submitted 06-05-2012 under OPINION
To mark its 35th anniversary, the Urban Institute of Contemporary Art's (UICA) current exhibit, Urbanity, examines the implications of living within a modern urban setting. Through pieces whose media range from traditional painting and...
UICA participates in national drawing event during Spring Break
by (KCAD)
Submitted 03-23-2012 under NONPROFITS
From March 24 to April 7, UICA will be participating in a national community festival called Draw On! Introduced in 2006 by the Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum in Ridgefield, Connecticut, Draw On! was founded as a way to bring people of all ages...
Live Coverage Features: Maureen Nollette and Michele Bosak
by (KCAD)
Submitted 02-10-2012 under NONPROFITS
UICA's biggest fundraiser of the year offers guests the unique opportunity to purchase artwork that is created right before their eyes! Come to the Steelcase Town Hall for an unforgettable evening that includes live and silent auctions, music...
Live Coverage Features: Stephen Duren and Yolanda Gonzalez
by (KCAD)
Submitted 02-03-2012 under NONPROFITS
UICA's biggest fundraiser of the year offers guests the unique opportunity to purchase artwork that is created right before their eyes! Come to the Steelcase Town Hall for an unforgettable evening that includes live and silent auctions, music...
Live Coverage Features: Brett Colley and Margie Erlandson
by (KCAD)
Submitted 01-27-2012 under NONPROFITS
UICA's biggest fundraiser of the year offers guests the unique opportunity to purchase artwork that is created right before their eyes! Come to the Steelcase Town Hall for an unforgettable evening that includes live and silent auctions, music...
Holiday Artists' Market Feature: Lisa Price
by (KCAD)
Submitted 11-29-2011 under NONPROFITS
UICA's 23rd Annual Holiday Artists' Market is right around the corner and we asked a few of the artists some questions about their products for the market. Below Lisa Price answered our questions. Tell us a little about yourself. I grew...