UICA
UICA merges with Kendall College of Art and Design
by (pelz)
Submitted 08-23-2013 under NEWS
According to a press release issued Thursday, without some major changes, the UICA was on a path to closing its doors this fall. Impeded by a 3.8 million dollar deficit, in part due to their recent move to the new building, their choices were...
New UICA director works to revive hub of creativity
by (Holly)
Submitted 08-16-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
"We're going to be the hub of creativity for the up and coming artists," asserts Miranda Krajniak, newly-appointed executive director of the Urban Institute for Contemporary Art (UICA) at the corner of Fulton and Division. "There...
Tiny Terrariums: Out of the Bottle workshop offered at UICA
by (mariah_kat)
Submitted 08-13-2013 under NEWS
As a part of the UICA’s Quirkshop Series, a Tiny Terrarium: Out of the Bottle workshops will be held from 7-9 p.m. on August 14 and 15. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non-members and can be purchased online before the workshop, with a...
Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts to host Andrew Alden Ensemble
by (r.r.collins11)
Submitted 07-26-2013 under NEWS
This Friday and Saturday evening at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) The Andrew Alden Ensemble will offer live original scores composed for both Night of the Living Dead (July 26) and Vampyr (July 27). The ensemble features four...
Open Projector Showcase displays diverse local films
by (empichot)
Submitted 07-24-2013 under NEWS
This July, the UICA with sponsorship from Kendall College hosted the annual Open Projector Showcase, the recap of films voted for during the Open Projector Night series. The evening consisted of a variety of films ranging from documentary to...
Young painter shares unique approach to painting, thoughts on art
by (empichot)
Submitted 07-17-2013 under NEWS
“Painting is this magical thing,” says Jeff Kraus. “I think people fantasize painters, or something. They’re like creating these masterpieces.” Standing in his warehouse studio on Godfrey, I am surrounded by Kraus...
UICA screening French film "Something in the Air"
by (laurelgreen)
Submitted 06-28-2013 under OPINION
Olivier Assayas’ new film “Something in the Air” opened at the UICA this Friday. The film follows a group of secondary school students in Paris as they marinate in their own discontent and mild revolutionary spirit. The film’...
UICA to show "Girl Rising" this Tuesday night
by (laurelgreen)
Submitted 06-24-2013 under OPINION
On Tuesday, June 25, the UICA is presenting a one-night-only showing of Richard E. Robbins’ new documentary “Girl Rising.” The film boasts an all-star cast working in collaboration with the filmmakers and the project’s...
UICA exhibit "Chroma" changes perspectives on color
by (empichot)
Submitted 06-19-2013 under OPINION
After a hard day’s work, my brain was beginning to call it a night. I expected to look at some art that had a clear narrative and spoke to me loud and clear. I didn’t expect to discover that most of the narrative was going to be of my...
Art Couture: creativity blooms in local fashion scene
by (empichot)
Submitted 06-18-2013 under OPINION
A staircase on the fourth floor of the UICA building never looked so good as it did on Friday, June 14. Every few minutes well-dressed Grand Rapidians, often with cocktail in hand and the look of summery contentedness on their faces, would...