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How to Look at Art, Part 3

Submitted 09-18-2013 under OPINION

This is the third in a four part series on how to look at art, using the DRIO process: Description, Relationships, Interpretation and Opinion. I discuss the "interpretation" step in today's article.

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Interview with Mel Chin, ArtPrize 2013 Grand Prize Juror

Submitted 09-18-2013 under NONPROFITS

Kevin Buist, ArtPrize Exhibitions Director, talks to Mel Chin, one of three grand jurors this year and a conceptual artist and activist since the 1970's.

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Thomas MacEntee, Genealogy Ninja featured at West Michigan Genealogy Seminar

Submitted 09-18-2013 under NONPROFITS

Each year the Western Michigan Genealogical Society sponsors a seminar in the fall. On October 11 and 12, we welcome from Chicago, Thomas MacEntee, the Genealogy Ninja to the Prince Conference Center.

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Tell your story in the story fort

Submitted 09-17-2013 under NONPROFITS

You'll find The Rapidian setting up a story fort to collect your story during ArtPrize at a variety of times and places for their Story Matters project.

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Join the flash mob of awesomeness

Submitted 09-17-2013 under NEWS

Richard App of Stellafly social media is organizing a city-wide flash mob on the first Friday of Artprize.

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ArtPrize speaker series to engage questions of urbanism

Submitted 09-17-2013 under LOCAL LIFE

The ArtPrize Speaker Series this year includes old favorites like Critical Discourse and Shortlist, as well as events highlighting how artists interact with and affect their surroundings, from architecture to artist-run collectives.

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Sanctuary Folk Art Gallery nurtures local art and places

Submitted 09-17-2013 under PLACE-MATTERS

Reb Roberts provides artists of no formal training with a supportive environment and uses art as a placemaker to rejuvenate communities.

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How to Look at Art, Part 2

Submitted 09-17-2013 under OPINION

This is the second in a four part series on how to look at art, using the DRIO process: Description, Relationships, Interpretation and Opinion. I discuss the "relationships" step in today's article.

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Story Matters: Paul DeBartolo remembers Herpolsheimers, wants to live downtown

Submitted 09-16-2013 under NONPROFITS

Paul DeBartolo has seen downtown Grand Rapids have rough days since his memories of riding the train at Herpolsheimers, and wants to say thanks to those who have worked to revive it.

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Story Matters: Amber has fond memories of fireworks downtown

Submitted 09-16-2013 under NONPROFITS

Amber remembers many 4th of July memories and other special days downtown.

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