UICA
Movie Review: "Peter and the Farm" at UICA
by (KCAD)
Submitted 11-22-2016 under NONPROFITS
Throughout history, documentary filmmakers have given us the opportunity to get an inside look at some of the most compelling and interesting real-life characters. In 1976, we were introduced to the eccentric and odd relatives of Jackie Onassis in...
Detroit artist in first ArtPrize returns for UICA's "Coming Home" exhibition
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 11-08-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
Mario Moore, originally from Detroit, is participating in Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts’ new exhibition, “Coming Home.” “Coming Home” highlights emerging and established Michigan artists. Mario Moore grew up...
Grand Rapids Symphony goes clubbing at UICA for ArtPrize Eight
by (GRSymphony)
Submitted 09-27-2016 under NONPROFITS
ArtPrize, Grand Rapids’ radically open art exhibition, is the place to see great art, bad art, big art, unexpected art and a whole lot more. A radical exhibition, expected to draw 400,000 visitors for the next two weeks, deserves radical music...
UICA's annual OddBall fundraiser celebrates the arts
by (KCAD)
Submitted 09-06-2016 under NONPROFITS
The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts will present an evening of drama and intrigue and has announced an entertainment line-up to enchant guests. UICA invites the public to enjoy a vibrant evening featuring a cocktail hour, seated dinner,...
Experts discuss the impact of color on design
by (KCAD)
Submitted 07-19-2016 under NEWS
The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) will host a lively and free panel discussion on Thursday, July 21, 2016 about the impact of color on design. UICA has invited experts from diverse design backgrounds from across the region to discuss...
Catalyst Radio: Conserving the Great Lakes
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 04-15-2016 under LOCAL LIFE
Host Jessica Young talks to Stephanie Mabie, executive director and founder of the Kent County Water Conservation, about Line 5 -- a 63-year-old oil pipeline that runs through the Great Lakes -- and the film screening of Great Lakes, Bad Lines at...
Local artists seek to break down barriers through art, conversation during Art.Downtown.
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 03-29-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
Have Company, the UICA, and Kate Lewis are working to champion art as an outlet to build involvement and spark conversations. As we see the continued growth of local artists coming together to support each other, the growth of exhibitions and...
UICA prepares for spring season loaded with conversations around guns, Pantone colors, local artists
by (KCAD)
Submitted 01-12-2016 under NONPROFITS
Coming Home, a series of exhibitions featuring works by emerging and established Michigan artists, is now on view at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts. Coming Home features work by artists who are from Michigan, are currently based in...
Local artists, actors collaborate in new screendance exhibition at UICA
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 01-05-2016 under NEWS
"A Gallery Exhibition of New Works in Screendance" will be showing at the UICA this coming Friday, January 8 through Sunday, January 17. Local artists Amy Wilson of Dance in the Annex, Erin Wilson of ArtPeers, local hip-hop artists Patrick...
"Coming Home" exhibition shared at UICA now through February
by (lydiajoy)
Submitted 12-01-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
This season at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art (UICA), a series called "Coming Home" features a diverse group of Michigan artists focusing on exploratory development, comings and goings, seasonal changes and the importance of...