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Last chance to vote in ArtPrize: Juror Sarah Urist Green shares ideas on how to make your votes count

Submitted 10-07-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

With two days left to vote in ArtPrize Seven, stakes are higher than ever as the prize winners will soon be announced. ArtPrize is one of few major art events which incorporates both a jury panel and public voting. Now that the Top 20 Finalists have...

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Waterfront Finale: Top Five Jurors' ShortList film "T-Rex" to screen once more tonight

Submitted 10-03-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

At the first year of the Waterfront Film Festival at ArtPrize, the OnScreen's short film documentary, "T-Rex," received a nomination in the top five Time-Based entries on the Jurors' Shortlist. Following the attention garnered from...

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Artist creates mural using fingerprints on GRAM walls

Submitted 10-02-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Black and white contrast filling two intersecting walls of space immediately catch the eye when walking through the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) during this year's ArtPrize Seven. Artist Judith Braun traveled from New York City at the...

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ArtPrize Round 1 Voting to end Saturday

Submitted 10-01-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

ArtPrize Seven is now through its first week, with the Jurors' ShortList and public vote tallies for the top 25 in each category now running live on the Leaderboard on the ArtPrize website. Over 260,000 public votes have already been cast....

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Grand Rapids artist garners finalist position on Jurors' Shortlist

Submitted 09-30-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Only one local Grand Rapids artist, Monroe Aki O'Bryant, also known as Akibang, was selected to be featured at the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) for this year's ArtPrize Seven. The Jurors' Shortlist announced his graphic series entry,...

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SENSE what is in store for you at UICA

Submitted 09-16-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Have you ever wondered how art tastes? The UICA will give you the opportunity to stimulate your senses with their ArtPrize Seven exhibit that takes the viewer on a journey of the faculties that makes for a unique way to experience the creativity of...

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New program for older zoo-goers combines activity with education

Submitted 09-04-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Adults ages 62 and up have a new opportunity to explore Grand Rapids while maintaining their body and mind. The Silver Explorer Series, created by John Ball Zoo and Priority Health, provides seniors with an inexpensive way to learn about and...

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Grand Rapids Symphony Musicians Association celebrates 'legacy' with free concert, pop up performances

Submitted 09-02-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The Grand Rapids Symphony Musicians Association will be making a lot of noise in Grand Rapids over the course of the next week. From pop up performances to a free hour-long concert at the Grand Rapids Public Museum, classical music is...

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A street on the division

Submitted 09-02-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Time travel exists. Just go down to South Division. When you first arrive, hip, up and coming businesses such as Propaganda Donuts and Have Company are all clustered near central points of downtown. But as you venture down the six long blocks...

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East Hill resident seeks to increase female presence in bike culture

Submitted 09-01-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

To Johannah Jelks, women and biking should go hand in hand. The union of the two comprises the driving force behind her campaign, She Rides Her Own Way, which will culminate in a new hub on the web for bike advocacy and retail. The site is due for...

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