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Story Matters: Grand Rapids Ballet Company brought Connie Flachs to Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-22-2013 under NONPROFITS

Flachs didn't know a single thing about Grand Rapids when she agreed to move here to work for the Grand Rapids Ballet Company.

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Story Matters: Albert Koopmans recalls most inspiring ArtPrize work

Submitted 09-22-2013 under NONPROFITS

While down at SiTE:LAB, Albert Koopmans sat down in the story fort to tell us what he thinks of Grand Rapids- and what art he found most inspiring in ArtPrize.

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Story Matters: Anye Bonzell discovers life in a city, farmers markets

Submitted 09-21-2013 under NONPROFITS

Anye Bonzell moved to Grand Rapids after spending her life in a small town in northern Michigan. She talks about what she's discovering and learning in the city.

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Story Matters: Dustin Wilfert finds community in local film, theatre

Submitted 09-21-2013 under NONPROFITS

Wilfert never intended to stay in Grand Rapids, but he's discovered things about the film and theatre community- and the city as a whole- that "make it very difficult to leave."

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Story Matters: Tom Clinton sees opportunity at SiTE:LAB, ArtPrize

Submitted 09-21-2013 under NONPROFITS

Tom Clinton talks about the way SiTE:LAB works with artists and the experiences he's had at the event.

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ArtPrize Gem on North Monroe

Submitted 09-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

ArtPrize Gem on North Monroe

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In Season: September 21, 2013

Submitted 09-20-2013 under NONPROFITS

Don't forget to stop by Fulton Street and stock the fridge before heading down to Artprize this weekend!

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Interview with Manon Slome, ArtPrize 2013 Grand Prize Juror

Submitted 09-19-2013 under NONPROFITS

This series of interviews is serving as a prelude to a panel discussion that will feature the three Grand Prize jurors, titled "Can Art Save Cities?" The free event will take place at 7:00 pm on Thursday, September 26 at Ladies Literary Club.

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Interview with Mel Chin, ArtPrize 2013 Grand Prize Juror

Submitted 09-18-2013 under NONPROFITS

Kevin Buist, ArtPrize Exhibitions Director, talks to Mel Chin, one of three grand jurors this year and a conceptual artist and activist since the 1970's.

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Million Meal March draws community support to fight hunger

Submitted 09-18-2013 under NONPROFITS

The food bank expects 500 people to take part in the 10K hike on Sept. 28.

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