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ArtPrize visits Burning Man

Submitted 09-29-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS

Kevin Buist, Exhibitions Director at ArtPrize, had a chance to visit Burning Man this year along with Executive Director Christian Gaines. Here he shares the experience- and how it relates to other, more permanent artworks and city structures.

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Rapidian on the street: Port of Entry

Submitted 09-28-2015 under NONPROFITS

The Rapidian brought GRTV with them downtown to get responses from viewers on "Port of Entry," a work by Muñoz & Company at the Calder Plaza.

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cHURCH OF MONIKA invites performers of all genres to participate in ArtPrize

Submitted 09-28-2015 under OPINION

Monika Wuhrer’s open source ArtPrize entry at SiTE:LAB turns the stage over to local community and dialogue.

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How to Vote: Video tutorial explains options

Submitted 09-25-2015 under NONPROFITS

Confused about how to vote for your favorite artwork at ArtPrize this year? This short video walks you through your options.

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Art, activism and taking action to make change

Submitted 09-25-2015 under NEWS

A expert panel of artists, writers and scholars will lead a discussion on how art is related to social activisim at the Critical Discourse event on Friday, October 2.

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Critical Discourse series brings conversation about color trends, impacts

Submitted 09-25-2015 under OPINION

"Future Color/Design Trends: Innovation and Impact" pairs ArtPrize with Pantone to discuss what drives color trends, why they matter and where they are going.

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Golfer credits 'divine intervention' for charity outing hole-in-one that fulfills birthday promise to sister

Submitted 09-24-2015 under NONPROFITS

Joe Sedlecky commemorates late niece’s memory with ace, $2,500 prize donation to local charity that supports blood cancer research and scholarships

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ArtPrize Seven turns Grand Rapids into giant music festival

Submitted 09-24-2015 under OPINION

ArtPrize Seven boasts 78 song entries with live performances throughout the city, The Eddy Music Festival, a variety nightly concerts and performances and big name headliners such as The Avett Brothers, Charles Bradley and Joshua Davis.

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ArtPrize grows to include stage, screen, hands-on experiences

Submitted 09-23-2015 under NEWS

This year’s ArtPrize will include new events including ArtPrize Tonight, which offers film, music, theater and more after most venues have closed, and ArtPrize Labs, which offers a hands-on experience to give inspiration an outlet.

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Experts, artists, public to come together to discuss artist-run spaces

Submitted 09-23-2015 under NEWS

Creators and supporters of the arts from various Midwest communities-including our own DAAC right here in Grand Rapids- will join for a night of ArtPrize’s Critical Discourse to examine a common goal: strengthening the arts and those who create it.

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