ArtPrize 2014 Awards: Anila Quayyum Agha wins hearts of jurors, public
Submitted 10-11-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Artist Anila Quayyum Agha, of Indianapolis, won big at the 2014 ArtPrize Awards, winning the Installation category award as well as both Grand Prizes, taking home $300,000 for her installation “Intersections.”
Brewery Vivant to fight hunger Monday
Submitted 10-10-2014 under NONPROFITS
On Oct. 13, the brewery will donate 25 percent of all sales to Feeding America West Michigan.
Pushing Boundaries with Free Radical 2014
Submitted 10-09-2014 under NONPROFITS
Unlike ArtPrize, Free Radical won’t have all the frills of the large glitzy event, but will stay genuine in its nature to showcase local work, a priceless integrity to the community.
What's on Tap: October 9-15
Submitted 10-09-2014 under NEWS
As the cooler weather arrives in Grand Rapids commemorate the release of Harvest Ale at Founder's taproom this Saturday all day.
Spectrum Health hosts Candid Conversations with Amy Robach, Susan Ford Bales
Submitted 10-09-2014 under NEWS
Keynote speaker and "Good Morning America" news anchor Amy Robach openly spoke about her breast cancer diagnosis and her outlook on life.
ArtPrize Off the Beaten Path: MoDiv
Submitted 10-08-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Shops at Monroe Center and Division offer various local vendors and ArtPrize entries as a 2014 Venue
Public responds to second night of "Why These Finalists" discussion
Submitted 10-08-2014 under NONPROFITS
[VIDEO] Right after watching the second night of "Why These Finalists,", these respondents stopped to share their own insights and learning.
I don't like it: How not to form critical discourse about art
Submitted 10-08-2014 under OPINION
When we talk about art, I have just one rule: you can't just say "I like it" or "I don't like it." Quality art criticism is not about being honest for the enjoyment of honesty alone- it is about helping the viewer and the artist.
Battling to get deeper: "Reciprocity" finds favor with public vote
Submitted 10-07-2014 under OPINION
Marc Sijan's work, a contender as one of the public vote finalists, tells the story of his relationship with his father. Why do we- the public, children, parents- connect with this work?
Innovation Central students chosen to attend APEC summit in Beijing
Submitted 10-07-2014 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT
Three high school students from Grand Rapids Public Schools have been selected to to attend the APEC Finance Ministers Conference in Beijing this October.