Site:Lab
My experience of ArtPrize: watching audiences connect with dance in different ways
by (diaghilev)
Submitted 10-02-2014 under VOICES
It's a unique thing to stand in the space where "respirador (breather)" by Dance in the Annex (DITA) is presented during public ArtPrize hours. I've made an effort to be in the space whenever possible, to be available to answer...
Shortlist reveals insight into juror selection process
by (Holly)
Submitted 09-30-2014 under NEWS
On Monday at 7 p.m., the category jurors for this year's ArtPrize competition revealed their top selections to the public in the ArtPrize HUB (41 Sheldon Avenue SE). The event, broadcast live on WOODTV 8 and at Rosa Parks Circle, included juror...
"Roundabout2" rare live performance captured on film
by (FotoJosh)
Submitted 09-29-2014 under NEWS
The first time we saw this piece on display at Site:Lab for ArtPrize 2014 we were both attracted to everything about it: power, grace, restriction, aggression, dance - immediately our minds were ticking with ideas on how to film it in action....
Story Matters: Lance Climie recalls Les Idees, first foodie restaurant in Grand Rapids
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-28-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. The Rapidian created a special story fort for SiTE:LAB's Preview Party on Tuesday, September...
Story Matters: Brian Balderston explains attraction for artists to SiTE:LAB
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-27-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. The Rapidian created a special story fort for SiTE:LAB's Preview Party on Tuesday, September...
Reconstructing history: artists create community inside SiTE:LAB @ The Morton
by (Marjorie Steele)
Submitted 09-21-2014 under OPINION
In the once empty halls and parlors of the old Morton House, a village is growing. A community of artists are crafting their installations inside the stripped down spaces, even as Rockford Construction continues redevelopment work on the upper...
The Rapidian to celebrate five years at historic downtown hotel
by (chelsiewyse)
Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS
On Tuesday, September 23 from 6-11 p.m., SiTE:LAB will hold their yearly "ArtPrize Eve" preview of their 2014 ArtPrize artists and their pieces, this year taking over the historic Morton Hotel, some of which has not seen the light of day...
GoSite Pop Up exceeds expectations in number, reach of visitors
by (GoSite)
Submitted 09-02-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
While the GoSite welcome center and information sharing space has benefitted from numerous community meetings and months of research during the planning stage, nothing is quite as valuable as opening up the process for greater public participation...
Habitat for Humanity, SiTE:LAB unite in Roosevelt Park
by (SiTE-LAB)
Submitted 07-16-2014 under NONPROFITS
On Saturday, July 19, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Habitat for Humanity of Kent County will host the Grandville Avenue Arts Cookout in partnership with SiTE:LAB and Grandville Avenue Arts & Humanities. The event will celebrate a new partnership...
Story Matters: Kate Lewis explains welcome, events of Avenue for the Arts
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 03-14-2014 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. STORY MATTERS. is a story collecting project from The Rapidian and GRTV. The Rapidian's...