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Juror Susan Szenasy looking for surprises

by (mslager)

Submitted 09-18-2012 under NEWS

One of my personal highlights of ArtPrize are the juried awards.  Listening to the jurors respond to the artwork they see and ArtPrize as an event and competition widens my own perspective and perceptions in viewing the art on display. This...

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How I Learned to Look at Art: An interview with Adam Lerner

by (mjw)

Submitted 09-18-2012 under NEWS

  This past Saturday afternoon, ArtPrize hosted Adam Lerner, Director of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Denver, at the HUB to discuss How [he] Learned to Look at Art.  Initially creeped out by the barrage of greetings from HUB...

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Design West Michigan hosts a talk about art versus design

by (Samantha Macy)

Submitted 09-12-2012 under OPINION

Thursday night at Kendall's newly rennovated Federal Building, Design West Michigan hosted a panel discussion with Andrew Blauvelt and Joseph Rosa, with Susan Szenasy moderating. The topic was “The Difference Between Art and Design”...

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The Art of Giving: Volunteering in ArtPrize

by (edelsteven)

Submitted 08-24-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

It’s that time of year again. The days are still hot, but the nights are getting cooler. Back to school sales echo across the airwaves. People speak of winter’s approaching cruelty with little to no dread. And - what’s that other...

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On mission: Taking ArtPrize from good to great

by (Erica Curry VanEe)

Submitted 10-22-2011 under OPINION

Standing underneath the Metaphorest Project wearing my “Ask Me” vest on my final Wayfinding shift of ArtPrize 2011, the real conversations finally started. Beyond the number of hours or the technical properties of the project, people...

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Terry Johnston: Life through pink-rimmed glasses

by (Mark Spohn)

Submitted 10-12-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Terry Johnston stands at the front of a classroom, safely behind his MacBook Pro. Many would decline the opportunity to be interviewed by a room full of college level writers, as college students can be rather daunting. Vintage pink-rimmed glasses,...

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Unraveling the ambiguity of contemporary art

by (CatherineChaffee)

Submitted 10-04-2011 under LOCAL LIFE

Steve Samson, Director of Exhibition and Facilities at UICA, brings to mind a quote from the French philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau who inspired leaders during the French Revolution when he said, "Every man has the right to risk his own life...

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