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ArtPrize Artist Profile: Susan Leigh Picking Radiates "In the Now"

Submitted 10-01-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Singer/songwriter Susan Leigh Picking speaks the universal language of music and its child-like call to be present.

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The Artists of Heartside Gallery and Studio-- Shela Brown

Submitted 10-01-2012 under NONPROFITS

This is a story of a talented and gifted poet that struggled with her identity...

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West Michigan Indie Podcast: Episode #12: Skee-Town Stylee

Submitted 09-27-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

WMI sat down with dub-hop trio from Muskegan; Skee-Town Stylee

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Letting go with mewithoutYou

Submitted 09-26-2012 under OPINION

mewithoutYou performs at Calvin's Covenant Fine Arts Center on Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. Their Bassist, Greg Jehanian, talks about creative leaps and transcending genre pigeonholes.

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ArtPrize Artist Profile: Abbey Adams connects to nature through art

Submitted 09-26-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Abbey Adams combines her love of nature, art and science, painting and drawing with all three.

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ArtPrize Artist Profile: Claudia Santillan-Lensink, upcycled material master of manipulation

Submitted 09-26-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Claudia Santillan-Lensink discusses life as a mixed media master and new ArtPrize artist.

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East Hills food tour promotes local food and businesses

Submitted 09-25-2012 under INNOVATION-SPOTLIGHT

Purchasing and eating local food is a lifestyle choice adopted by many. For some individuals, knowing where to start can be the most difficult part. Tasty Adventures Food Tours aims to take the guesswork out of taking the first step.

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West Michigan Indie Podcast: Episode #11- Delilah DeWylde & The Lost Boys

Submitted 09-19-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

WMI sat down with awesome rock-a-billy singer/bass player Delilah DeWylde.

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Art within Art: ArtPrize in Local Bars and Coffee Shops

Submitted 09-18-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The venues of HopCat, McFadden’s, and MadCap complement the ArtPrize entries showcased there

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Juror Susan Szenasy looking for surprises

Submitted 09-18-2012 under NEWS

Szenasy is looking for a surprising experience with art in the urban environment. On September 24, she will reveal the top five contenders for the "Best Use of Urban Space" Award. I spoke with Susan about her jurying process and what she hopes to see in Grand Rapids.

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