October's First Friday event to feature ArtPrize venues
Submitted 09-30-2014 under NONPROFITS
The month of October brings an electrifying feel to the Avenue for the Arts, as well as to the rest of downtown Grand Rapids, as artists from all over the country showcase artwork during Artprize, which coincides with First Fridays on the Avenue.
East Hills to host second annual Kids Day
Submitted 09-30-2014 under NEWS
The second annual kids day at Congress Elementary will take place on Saturday, October 11 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Public responds to Shortlist selections
Submitted 09-30-2014 under NONPROFITS
[VIDEO] Right after attending the Jurors' Shortlist event last night, many of the audience stopped by our response stations to reflect on the choices presented. Each night of Critical Discourse, response stations will be available for the public to share their opinions.
Shortlist reveals insight into juror selection process
Submitted 09-30-2014 under NEWS
Last night's event revealed the juror's top 20 category selections, plus their top five venue selections. Jurors revealed not only their selections but their process and what attracted them to the winning works.
GRPS Partners with WMEAC for Teach for the Watershed Program
Submitted 09-29-2014 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids Public Schools expands the current partnership with WMEAC to expand environmental education to all students.
ArtPrize 2014: How to register, vote, map routes, all from your phone
Submitted 09-29-2014 under NEWS
A quick guide to using this year's ArtPrize app to register to vote, vote on your favorite entries, and navigate your way around.
ArtPrize Off The Beaten Path: The Harris Building
Submitted 09-29-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
The Harris Building has a rich history in Grand Rapids and offers new stories as a 2014 ArtPrize Venue.
"Roundabout2" rare live performance captured on film
Submitted 09-29-2014 under NEWS
Hubert Dobler set his "Roundabout2" ArtPrize entry into motion in a sunken parking lot on Sunday, September 28.
A toast to five years: The Rapidian celebrates its anniversary
Submitted 09-29-2014 under NEWS
On Tuesday, September 23, The Rapidian raised a glass to five, successful years of hyperlocal citizen journalism and community engagement at SiTE:LAB's 2014 ArtPrize venue, The Morton GR.
NPO Showcase: Michigan Eating Disorders Alliance
Submitted 09-29-2014 under NONPROFITS
MIEDA works to reduce the impact of eating disorders through education and prevention.