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In the World of Gnomes: Louis Nyikon's Crystal Lake Lodge

Submitted 09-27-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Louis Nyikon's contribution to ArtPrize is a fairytale diorama titled Crystal Lake Lodge, on display at Arnie's.    Old stumps, maple scraps, from gourds, milkweed pods, and gnome figurines are Louis Nyikon materials...

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Re-Imagining Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-27-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Tuesday night two giants of architecuture, art and design- Eva Franch I Gilabert and Reed Kroloff- delivered a talk at the ArtPrize HUB. The purpose is to start Grand Rapids residents to consider the role public spaces play in the lives of citizens...

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The ArtPrize Runway

Submitted 09-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Nicky Sczesny's ArtPrize contribution, Runway can be seen at Gina’s Boutique, a fitting venue for this local artist to show her fashion illustrations.  Sczesny is an illustration major at Kendall College of Art and Design. Sczesny...

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Knitting parties create community involvement in bombing--yarn bombing

Submitted 09-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Since July, a group of locals called Divison Fibers have been getting together at Parliament the Boutique to knit in preparation for ArtPrize. They created yarn panels to place in the empty spaces throughout the street with an...

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What's On Tap: September 26-October 2

Submitted 09-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Brewery Vivant Farmhand, rustic farmhouse style ale Triomphe, Belgian IPA Big Red Coq, Belgian red ale with citra hops Sgt. Peppercorn, Belgian rye dry spiced with green peppercorns BlackHand, black session ale Perdition, Black Belgian Style Ale...

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Mida

Submitted 09-26-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

   

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Art Prize 2013: The Art Outside of the Center

Submitted 09-25-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

  Kaleidoscope Beach--an Alternative Perspective, is a multi-media work by North Carolina-based artist Lori Neill at Women’s City Club.  The subject matter is a series of colorful beach umbrellas.  Neill includes actual...

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Hidden ArtPrize Venues: Grapids Irrigation

Submitted 09-25-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

  Grapids Irrigation features the work of ten artists in several different mediums. Formerly the location of the Grand Trunk Railroad Station built in the 1930’s, the venue has a rich history. Vera Peltonen Bean’s, Plastic Energy is...

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There is more than one trick at One Trick Pony

Submitted 09-24-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

There’s more than one trick at One Trick Pony! Immediately when you enter this lovely restaurant, you look to the right and see eight wonderful works of art.The pieces near the front window have beautiful natural lighting. The subject matter...

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Gentrify This: An art show

Submitted 09-24-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

On Saturday, The Bloom Collective (8 Jefferson SE) will be hosting the official opening of their current show "Gentrify This: The myth of progress, history, growth & the supposed inevitability of it all."  The show runs...

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