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Story Matters: Ashley Atkins and Jacki Dykstra experience ArtPrize through volunteering

Submitted 10-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

ArtPrize volunteers Ashley Atkins and Jacki Dykstra explain what it's like to be a Wayfinder and what they enjoy about volunteering for the event.

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Story Matters: Amy Wilson works to connect the community with DITA's ArtPrize entry

Submitted 10-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

In SiTE:LAB, a performance group called Dance in the Annex (DITA) is up for a time-based award in the juror's categories.

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Technique is not enough: Where Jerry Saltz and I agree on how to experience art

Submitted 10-02-2013 under OPINION

Walking into Critical Discourse, I didn't think I would agree with art critics but after listening, I found some common ground.

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Collaboration, mixed-use, inclusivity: building blocks of the GoSite space

Submitted 10-01-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Placemaking occurs within the process of rethinking the traditional “information center” to engage a broader, 21st century audience.

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Local First challenges community to eat local

Submitted 10-01-2013 under NEWS

Local First, Grand Rapids area business advocate is challenging individuals to eat and spend local.

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Public input needed for survey of Grand Rapids life

Submitted 10-01-2013 under NEWS

Pubic input is being sought by VoiceGR, an iniatiative through the Johnson Center for Philanthropy. Residents are encouraged to take the survey.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Fiber Arts Program

Submitted 10-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

Heartside artist and neighbor, Jennifer Beaven talks about why our Fiber Arts program has much to sing about.

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ArtPrize 2013: Michael J Mayosky, the traveling muralist

Submitted 10-01-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

Kansas City native says life (and art) is always an adventure.

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Can art actually save cities?

Submitted 09-30-2013 under OPINION

Inspired by the ArtPrize speaker series talk, I ask questions about how art can save cities- and how cities can save artists.

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Story Matters: Janet Peterson remembers rolling down Lookout Hill as a child

Submitted 09-30-2013 under NONPROFITS

Janet Peterson remembers her father taking the kids to Lookout Hill- and is reminded of her own memories downtown whenever she sees kids rolling down the hills at Meijer Gardens now.

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