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Art Critic Tyler Green navigates ArtPrize

Submitted 10-01-2012 under OPINION

The insight of ArtPrize juror Tyler Green helps direct the public to artworks and venues that might otherwise go unnoticed

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Full house at Critical Discourse compares top public vote winners

Submitted 09-30-2012 under OPINION

Critical Discourse was heavy on quality though kind conversation between the panel and much lighter on audience participation this year.

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Spiritual Lake offers captivating photographic works

Submitted 09-30-2012 under OPINION

Spiritual Lake is a noteworthy exhibition of photographic works by Christopher Cox and collaborator Jacob Bullard.

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ArtPrize Top Ten Announced

Submitted 09-30-2012 under OPINION

Votes have been cast and the Top Ten of ArtPrize 2012 includes taxidermy, Chris LaPorte, and a return to Eden. Voting for Top 3 ends Thursday, October 4 - what entry will get your vote?

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Lights in the Night makes Grand Rapids glow

Submitted 09-29-2012 under OPINION

An estimated 20,000 paper lanterns were released downtown as part of ArtPrize performance "Lights in the Night."

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What do you see: Anne Gates explores the why of our 'Motivation'

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

In a vast collection of work surrounded by masses of people, these small, breakable and (until now) mundane materials have the power to hold my gaze.

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Like paintings? Head down to The Spot

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

Curated by two art-loving businessmen and a landscape artist, The Spot is a venue filled with a variety of strong work.

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Pub 43 organizes cohesive Conversation

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

Pub 43 on Division fills its usually dynamic space with a conversation hung specifically for ArtPrize 2012.

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ArtPrize Artist Profile: Pete Weatherhead's 'G Rap City' a prize to behold

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

With a call to remove guns from Grand Rapids, Pete Weatherhead updates his roots.

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ABCD 83 makes visual breakthrough with More or Less

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

Using a combination of sculptural installation, music and video projection the Chicago-based ABCD 83 pushes the boundaries of conceptual art.

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