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Catalyst Radio: ArtPrize's Critical Discourse to feature Susan Sollins of Art21

Submitted 09-26-2014 under NEWS

Critical Discourse, part of ArtPrize 2014, is bringing to Grand Rapids notables of the art world, including on Oct. 2 Susan Sollins of Art21 and the documentary series “Art in the 21st Century” that airs on PBS.

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Catalyst Radio: Grants available through Healthy Homes Coalition to get lead contamination out of homes

Submitted 09-26-2014 under NEWS

Healthy Homes Coalition of West Michigan is taking applications until Dec. 1 for funding removal of lead poisoning hazards from homes.

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ArtPrize jurors to reveal their top picks at Jurors' Shortlist Event

Submitted 09-26-2014 under NEWS

Jurors will present and discuss their top entries for each ArtPrize category on Monday, September 29 at the Hub. The Community Media Center will be there to record audience responses to the jurors directly after the presentation.

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Catalyst Radio: Benefest raising funds for clean water for Rwanda

Submitted 09-26-2014 under NEWS

Food, beer and music, all a part of first annual Benefest festival on Friday, Sept. 12.

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Local restaurants showcase Uptown pride with inaugural Taste of Uptown

Submitted 09-25-2014 under NEWS

From September 24-October 5 people can taste their way through Uptown with various dishes from participating local restaurants.

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What's on Tap: September 25-October 1

Submitted 09-25-2014 under NEWS

Ring in the first week of Art Prize 2014 with new beers on tap at your local brewpub. Take a break from the crowds and attend Oktoberfest this weekend.

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Critical Discourse expands to seven events, invites public conversation

Submitted 09-23-2014 under NEWS

This year for ArtPrize, the Critical Discourse series is preparing to springboard the art conversation to new heights starting September 29.

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Calvin College to host annual Community Literacy Summit

Submitted 09-23-2014 under NEWS

On Monday, September 29 Calvin College will host the third annual Community Literacy Summit presented by the Community Literacy Initiative of the Literacy Center of West Michigan.

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Quilters enter ArtPrize with time-based performance piece

Submitted 09-23-2014 under NEWS

Quilt Mountain, an ArtPrize exhibition at Have Company on South Division, blends performance with contemporary textile art.

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ArtPrize seeks to broaden conversation in 2014 programming, events

Submitted 09-22-2014 under NEWS

ArtPrize has added several new features this year in their efforts to deepen and emphasize the tension between public and expert opinion over "what is art" and "what is good art."

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