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Join in viewings of ArtPrize Awards Ceremony

Submitted 10-07-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

A Community Watch Party will be held in Rosa Parks Circle on Friday for the announcement of the ArtPrize winners.

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Last chance to vote in ArtPrize: Juror Sarah Urist Green shares ideas on how to make your votes count

Submitted 10-07-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

With just two days left in Round 2 of the public vote, we spoke to 3-D juror Sarah Urist Green to find out questions she recommends asking yourself as you make final selections for ArtPrize voting.

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Waterfront Finale: Top Five Jurors' ShortList film "T-Rex" to screen once more tonight

Submitted 10-03-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The short film of Olympic gold medalist from Flint, MI will be shown once again due to popular demand tonight, with a free public screening Saturday at 7 p.m. at The Michigan House.

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Artist creates mural using fingerprints on GRAM walls

Submitted 10-02-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

New Yorker Judith Braun created her ArtPrize Seven entry, "As Above," using a charcoal medium and her own fingerprints.

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ArtPrize Round 1 Voting to end Saturday

Submitted 10-01-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Voting for round one, when any artists can be chosen, is in its last days, with public votes closing at 11:59 p.m. on Saturday. Round 2 voting from the Final 20 will begin Sunday at 3, following the Public Vote Final 20 Announcement.

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Grand Rapids artist garners finalist position on Jurors' Shortlist

Submitted 09-30-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

Monroe "Akibang" O'Bryant makes the Jurors' Shortlist for 2-D with a thought-provoking graphic series of photos re-enacting crimes in the Grand Rapids area in 2012-2013 at the GRAM.

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SENSE what is in store for you at UICA

Submitted 09-16-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The Urban Institute for Contemporary Art's exhibit for ArtPrize 7 is designed to takes the viewer through the work of six artists and get a full experience using all their senses.

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New program for older zoo-goers combines activity with education

Submitted 09-04-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

John Ball Zoo, along with Priority Health, kicked off the new Silver Explorer program last month. The eight-week program aims to bring more seniors to the zoo by giving them different method to learn and stay active.

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Grand Rapids Symphony Musicians Association celebrates 'legacy' with free concert, pop up performances

Submitted 09-02-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

The GRS Musicians Association gives back to the community with a free concert at the GR Public Museum and a series of 'pop up' performances

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A street on the division

Submitted 09-02-2015 under LOCAL LIFE

I seek new and established business owners along Division Street to reveal their perspective on the changes occurring downtown while navigating my own misconceptions of the neighborhood.

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