Gifts from the ArtPrize community
Submitted 09-20-2011 under VOICES
With my birthday on the eve of ArtPrize 2011, I'm reflecting on all the gifts I have received from ArtPrize. More than a chance to appreciate art, ArtPrize has provided many opportunities to my family.
ArtPrize A-B-C, Easy as 1-2-3
Submitted 09-20-2011 under OPINION
Love it or hate it or just not sure about it, ArtPrize is here. Take the most of the opportunity and talk about art, talk to artists, talk with each other: The Rapidian provides the platform.
September is Stormwater Month: Rainiest Month of the Year
Submitted 09-20-2011 under NONPROFITS
Because September has a history of being Grand Rapids' rainiest month, it is a great time to discuss the problems high volumes of rain cause for our community's health and safety.
Standing on giants - Cesar Vargas' journey to graduation
Submitted 09-20-2011 under NONPROFITS
Cesar Vargas has overcome some difficult life changes, but with the help of the Boys and Girls Club, he has successfully found his path to graduation
NPO Showcase features Dominican Center at Marywood
Submitted 09-20-2011 under NONPROFITS
Barbara Hansen, OP, of GRCMC interviews Director of Dominican Center at Marywood about its facilities and purpose.
Getting in, fitting in and having fun too
Submitted 09-19-2011 under VOICES
Sometimes the reason we don't enjoy more may be because we don't believe we'll fit in where the fun is.
More than the walls
Submitted 09-19-2011 under NONPROFITS
We had a lot of options when we started here in 2005. CMC opened this place up to the community. It's bigger than us. It always was. We just got out of the way.
Wish you were here
Submitted 09-17-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Artist Deanna Morse talks about her ArtPrize work, "Wish You Were Here," a collection of "video postcards" designed to create, as the author explains, "affectionate portraits of place."
Mark Rumsey's sky is not falling
Submitted 09-17-2011 under LOCAL LIFE
Mark Rumsey's "Sky is Not Falling" graces the ceiling at the Women's City Club for ArtPrize.
Interfaith Peace Service and Discussion
Submitted 09-16-2011 under NONPROFITS
Events of United National International Day of Peace Week