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Story Matters: Dan Broekhuizen sees benefit of exposure to art at ArtPrize

Submitted 10-04-2013 under NONPROFITS

Dan Broekhuizen has seen downtown change drastically since he was a student at Calvin. He appreciates the chance his family and the community has to be exposed to art during ArtPrize

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Story Matters: Sarah Bowling and Aaron Hendrick's ArtPrize engagement story

Submitted 10-04-2013 under NONPROFITS

Aaron Hendricks proposed to his fiance Sarah Bowling during this year's ArtPrize, with a special surprise for her at the Amway Grand Hotel.

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Story Matters: Mateo Pava's philosophy on what makes art

Submitted 10-03-2013 under NONPROFITS

Mateo Pava saw an ArtPrize entry at The BOB that made him wonder what makes something art-or not. We sat down with him at SiTE:LAB and he told us what he's learned.

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Story Matters: Kristin Underhill, Zoe Carmichael explain site-specific art

Submitted 10-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

Kristin Underhill and Zoe Carmichael, both longtime volunteers at SiTE:LAB, talk about what they love about being a part of SiTE:LAB's work with artists.

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Story Matters: Jade Van Haitsma, young SiTE:LAB volunteer, recalls favorite art experiences

Submitted 10-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

Jade Van Haitsma recommends visitors check out SiTE:LAB. She has been volunteering there for three years and has loved getting to know the artists.

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Story Matters: Ashley Atkins and Jacki Dykstra experience ArtPrize through volunteering

Submitted 10-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

ArtPrize volunteers Ashley Atkins and Jacki Dykstra explain what it's like to be a Wayfinder and what they enjoy about volunteering for the event.

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Story Matters: Amy Wilson works to connect the community with DITA's ArtPrize entry

Submitted 10-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

In SiTE:LAB, a performance group called Dance in the Annex (DITA) is up for a time-based award in the juror's categories.

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Crossing Borders

Submitted 10-02-2013 under NONPROFITS

This six-week course will explore all aspects of immigration: personal, political, economical, moral, and spiritual.

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Instruments of Hope Blessing of the Animals

Submitted 10-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

Instruments of Hope Continues Promoting Mission of Peace Through Blessing of the Animals

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Fiber Arts Program

Submitted 10-01-2013 under NONPROFITS

Heartside artist and neighbor, Jennifer Beaven talks about why our Fiber Arts program has much to sing about.

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