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Relax: Art Doesn’t Think You’re Dumb

Submitted 09-27-2011 under OPINION

Art loves you.

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Former manufacturing employees shake off the "RUST"

Submitted 09-26-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Years after assembly plants close, the question of "so now what?" still lingers in Michigan. Stories of those affected are turned into a play by Austin Bunn, "RUST."

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Kaiser's Carnival of Castoffs

Submitted 09-26-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

I spoke with artist Kurt Kaiser about his ArtPrize 2011 entry "Carnival of Castoffs III," showing at CODA gallery on Division, and found out how he creates his work.

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Gender and art: Do the numbers add up to anything?

Submitted 09-26-2011 under OPINION

Looking at the gender ratios at the Exhibition Centers, ArtPrize 2011

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Women's City Club: A must-see ArtPrize venue

Submitted 09-25-2011 under OPINION

Women's City Club Event Manager and artists talk about getting ready for ArtPrize and their work on display there.

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3-2-1: Engage, swag and vote

Submitted 09-24-2011 under OPINION

With just 19 days, it can often feel like there is too much to see and so little time. Experienced Wayfinder Erica Curry Van Ee boils down all the information she has learned in hopes of helping other attendees.

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ArtPrize "Canopy" makes a delicate connection

Submitted 09-23-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Ann Chuchvara's Canopy forms a delicate connection to ArtPrize.

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Ready, Set, Go Time!

Submitted 09-23-2011 under OPINION

ArtPrize has a new way to enjoy the various neighborhoods this year, called Go Time parties, where you can have fun on a scavenger hunt and even win prizes.

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Illuminated from within

Submitted 09-22-2011 under NEWS

The Grand Rapids Art Museum invited metal-smith David Huang to display his ArtPrize 2011 entry, "Numinous Community," in one of their second floor galleries for the 2011 season. This will be David Huang's third year with ArtPrize.

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Screwed Rapids at the UICA

Submitted 09-21-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Screwed Rapids...it's more than just a mural. It's improv, performance and collaboration all rolled into one. Featuring a video of the artists talking about their work.

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