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Experts take to panel to discuss both public, juried top 20

Submitted 10-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

With ArtPrize into its final lap, the discussions are starting to heat up. Serving to foster dialog about the importance of art and culture and the impact that an event as unique as ArtPrize can have on a local community, "Why These Finalists...

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ArtPrize Off The Beaten Path: The Mitten Brewing Company

Submitted 10-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Mitten Brewing Company offers an opportunity to simultaneously appreciate two fast-growing interests in the Grand Rapids community: craft beer and art. The microbrewery hosts 12 artworks, eight on the main floor and four on the recently-opened...

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ArtPrize Off The Beaten Path: Western Michigan University

Submitted 10-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Western Michigan University (WMU) boasts an impressive collection of Fine Arts valued around $3.5 Million ranging from paintings to drawings to textiles. WMU’s main campus is located in Kalamazoo with their downtown Grand Rapids extension...

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Art of war at ArtPrize 2014

Submitted 10-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

ArtPrize 2014 goers will notice works scattered throughout the exhibition venues addressing the experiences of war. These artists have given their Grand Rapids audiences a reminder that we live in a nation currently involved in military action and...

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Art that expresses need for peace: conversation with UICA curator Alexander Paschka, artist Ladislov Hanka

Submitted 10-02-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Alexander Paschka, curator/artist, and Ladislov Hanka, artist/beekeeper, are smiling. On the rooftop terrace of the UICA they are relaxing at a table before the doors open, sitting among shadows of protectors/oppressors and mutually targeted...

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Artist caricatures ArtPrize, West Michigan, fellow artists with exhibit "FartPrize"

Submitted 10-02-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

At this year's ArtPrize, Vertigo Records on South Division plays host to "FartPrize," an ink-drawn exhibit by Anna Lisa Schneider, whose work is intended to hold up a mirror to the ArtPrize experience. FartPrize critiques...

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Open voting for all ArtPrize entries in "Round One" ends Saturday

Submitted 10-02-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Round 1 voting for ArtPrize 2014 ends on Saturday, October 4 at 11:59 p.m. If visitors want to see their favorites in the Final 20, now’s the time to vote, as there are only two days left in the competition. “The margin of votes between...

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ArtPrize partners with ART21 for increase in robust programming, critique

Submitted 09-30-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

ArtPrize is partnering with ART21, a nonprofit organization which uses digital media to introduce millions of people to contemporary art and artists. ART21 has produced a Peabody Award-winning biennial television series, "Art in the Twenty-...

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Early hours: Outdoor venues provide art opportunities beyond official ArtPrize hours

Submitted 09-30-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

There's just not enough time to see all the art: it's a common complaint during ArtPrize season. Whether it's due to a limited schedule or a desire to see more of the work, venturing out to outdoor venues on off hours can help solve this...

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ArtPrize Off The Beaten Path: The Harris Building

Submitted 09-29-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Harris Building, which splits its unit between The Local Epicurean, flexible offices and event space, offers visitors handmade pasta, artisan chocolate and art with an emphasis on natural elements.   On most days, The Local Epicurean offers...

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