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Five local galleries showcase ArtPrize entries

Submitted 09-24-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Five local art galleries in the downtown area are participating in ArtPrize this year. They are showcasing both local and international artists, most with comprehensive themed exhibitions and extra events.

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Critical Discourse expands to seven events, invites public conversation

Submitted 09-23-2014 under NEWS

This year for ArtPrize, the Critical Discourse series is preparing to springboard the art conversation to new heights starting September 29.

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Quilters enter ArtPrize with time-based performance piece

Submitted 09-23-2014 under NEWS

Quilt Mountain, an ArtPrize exhibition at Have Company on South Division, blends performance with contemporary textile art.

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Official Exhibition, Showcase venues offer curated themes, longer hours, amenities

Submitted 09-23-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

This year's ArtPrize Exhibition Centers and Showcase Venues contain more thematic installations and opportunities to participate in more educational programming, art making and art buying.

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ArtPrize seeks to broaden conversation in 2014 programming, events

Submitted 09-22-2014 under NEWS

ArtPrize has added several new features this year in their efforts to deepen and emphasize the tension between public and expert opinion over "what is art" and "what is good art."

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Reconstructing history: artists create community inside SiTE:LAB @ The Morton

Submitted 09-21-2014 under OPINION

Kinesthetic and multi-media ArtPrize installations take flight amid the old Morton House's suspended redevelopment.

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Story Matters: Bruce Barresi keeps himself busy

Submitted 09-19-2014 under NONPROFITS

Bruce Barresi talks about his nicknames, his past and how he stays busy.

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Open letter to our leaders: time to prohibit use of wild animals in entertainment

Submitted 09-19-2014 under OPINION

Opposing animal circuses is the rational response to becoming educated about the methods used to turn these creatures into compliant, psychologically damaged, physically compromised performers.

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New ArtPrize voting structure emphasizes public versus juror debate

Submitted 09-19-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

New changes to the prize structure highlight the conversation between the public and art experts as a main feature of the event. Voting on the same categories helps facilitate this comparison.

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Wimagine That: Smart Application Launches out of Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-19-2014 under NEWS

Just in time for ArtPrize, Wimage app aims to give thoughts new life by turning words into images

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