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Wimagine That: Smart Application Launches out of Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-19-2014 under NEWS

Just in time for ArtPrize, Wimage app aims to give thoughts new life by turning words into images

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Kendall ArtPrize exhibits "I Am: Money Matters"

Submitted 09-19-2014 under NEWS

Kendall College of Art and Design's ArtPrize exhibit in the Federal Building titled "I Am: Money Matters" explores the role in which money, or the lack of it, plays in all of our lives.

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GRTV to broadcast Peace Day special

Submitted 09-19-2014 under NEWS

On September 21, the International Day of Peace, GRTV will host five broadcasts of the film "Peacemakers."

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ArtPrize offers options for their biggest fans

Submitted 09-18-2014 under NEWS

ArtPrize offers ArtClub and ArtFan, two levels of membership programs that celebrate and reward supporters of the event.

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GRAM unveils ArtPrize exhibit "[DIS]Comfort Zones"

Submitted 09-18-2014 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Art Museum's 2014 Artprize exhibit was released to the public last night. The exhibit covers topics such as war, religion, body image and our relation to food.

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What's on Tap: September 18-24

Submitted 09-18-2014 under NEWS

A couple local brewpubs add new fall beers on to their tap lists this week. Founders brings back Alexis to the stage on September 20.

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Michigan themed t-shirt company to open retail shop in Eastown

Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS

A popular Michigan inspired t-shirt graphic design company, The Mitten State has set its sights on the Phoenix building in Eastown. The retail shop will be the company's first brick and mortar retail outlet.

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Brewery Vivant to take over Cherry Street at 4th annual beer fest

Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS

The popular East Hills brewpub will be throwing their annual Wood-Aged Beer Fest October 4, from 1-8 p.m. This years' festival will be the first to take place on Cherry Street directly in front of the brewery.

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ArtPrize continues "Entry for Sale" feature to help move visitors from enjoying to collecting

Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS

ArtPrize and the local art community continue to build new ways to involve visitors in supporting artists. ArtPrize saw a 25% increase in artists' sales of their work last year when they added the sales feature.

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The Rapidian to celebrate five years at historic downtown hotel

Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS

The Rapidian will celebrate five years of citizen journalism on Tuesday, September 23, at the historic downtown Morton Hotel during the SiTE:LAB exhibition preview. All proceeds will go to raise awareness about citizen journalism and engagement on The Rapidian.

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