"For the Toward" channels raw energy into athletic grace
Submitted 10-07-2015 under NONPROFITS
[VIDEO] "For the Toward" was selected as a Top 5 Jurors' Shortlist in the Time-based Category and was captured in this film by ArtPeers Erin Wilson and Seth Thompson.
Rapidian on the street: Public at Ford Museum responds to Why These Finalists panel
Submitted 10-07-2015 under NONPROFITS
As Critical Discourse continues, art professionals discussed the finalists at Why These Finalists Part 1 on Monday night. We spoke to the public and found their responses to the panelists' thoughts.
Participation, humor, magic trump sheer size at Why These Finalists Part 2
Submitted 10-07-2015 under NEWS
The nature of audience participation was brought to the forefront as panelists examined time-based entries, creating a common theme: to succeed, audiences must have some direct involvement in creating the work, and the story must be relevant to that participation
River City Cup and Cake brings espresso, pastries to Grand Rapids food truck scene
Submitted 10-06-2015 under NEWS
Lorin Tate opened his business four weeks ago and is currently serving customers on the river side of the Welsh Auditorium.
Southeast Area Farmers' Market fall events include Greens Cook-off & Fried Green Tomato Festival
Submitted 10-06-2015 under NONPROFITS
This Saturday, the Greens Cook-off and Fried Green Tomato Festival gives neighborhood residents opportunity to cook and enter their favorite greens and green tomato dishes in a judged competition.
Why These Finalists prompts conversation about ArtPrize Top 40
Submitted 10-06-2015 under NEWS
Last night, three art critics gathered to discuss jury and public finalists for ArtPrize at Why These Finalists.
Urban agriculture + placemaking = new economy
Submitted 10-06-2015 under OPINION
Levi Gardner of Urban Roots explores different facets in the relationship between urban agriculture and placemaking.
Nomadic placemaking: Art designed to help communities see future potential
Submitted 10-06-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
SiTE:LAB's projects, and the new experiences the public has with the property through them, have the potential to use art to facilitate a more expansive vision of the property's future.
Holographic sculpture uses unlikely materials for new purposes
Submitted 10-06-2015 under NEWS
In her entry "Seasons," artist Robin Protz has created a new, changing piece of art using unlikely materials such as ornaments, bamboo and poinsettias torn apart.
Free Memory Screenings on Nov. 3 at Covenant Village of the Great Lakes
Submitted 10-05-2015 under NONPROFITS
Covenant Village of the Great Lakes will offer free memory screenings on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., as part of National Memory Screening Week (Nov. 1-7, 2015), an initiative by the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.