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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio: Alyssa

Submitted 10-06-2011 under NONPROFITS

Alyssa, featured artist from Heartside for the month of October, tells her story and explains how discovering Heartside Gallery has helped her process her emotions.

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Local jewelry artist talks about ArtPrize; role of art in her life

Submitted 10-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Local jewelry artist Christine Dexter shares her views on the city's largest art event, Artprize 2011, and what inspires her work.

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Goodwill Avant Garde

Submitted 10-05-2011 under NONPROFITS

Designers succeed in challenging the viewer to consider the potential of repurposed materials.

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Glance at the Past - Parks and Playgrounds

Submitted 10-05-2011 under NONPROFITS

Did you know about the Playground Association here in Grand Rapids, and the role it played with our parks and playgrounds? Listen to this two minute audio piece to find out more.

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Top Ten Featured Artist: Sunti Pichetchaiyakul

Submitted 10-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

In this audio interview, Sunti Pichetchaiyakul shares how he is honoring the spirit of the Ford family by letting them experience ArtPrize.

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Top Ten Featured Artist: Mia Tavonatti

Submitted 10-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

[ArtPrize 2011 1st Place winner] In this audio interview, Mia Tavonatti tells how inspiring stories from viewers cancel out any negative criticism of religious art.

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Top Ten Featured Artist: Llew (Doc) Tilma

Submitted 10-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

In this audio interview, artist Llew (Doc) Tilma tells the story of how his venue choice was the inspiration for his Top Ten piece.

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Top Ten Featured Artist: Paul Baliker

Submitted 10-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

In this audio interview, artist Paul Baliker shares the message behind his work: the importance of reef preservation.

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Top Ten Featured Artist: Laura Alexander

Submitted 10-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

In this audio interview, first time ArtPrize artist Laura Alexander shares how a disappointment led her to the Top Ten.

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Top Ten Featured Artist: Lynda Cole

Submitted 10-05-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

[ArtPrize 2011 3rd Place winner] In this audio interview, artist Lynda Cole talks about how she keeps hearing the same three words: "beautiful, peaceful & mesmerizing" about her piece, Rain.

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