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“It Isn’t Funny: A Political Cartoonist in the Arab World” with Isra El-beshir, Arab American National Museum, Dearborn
by (World Affairs C...)
Submitted 01-29-2016 under
Arab political cartoonists are no different than their U.S. brethren in that they help drive public debate on critical issues. But, they do so under greater personal risk. Ms. El-beshir focuses on the political “khartoons” of...
AIGA West Michigan 2016 Member Meeting
by (aigawestmi)
Submitted 01-26-2016 under
Join us in kicking off the new year at AIGA West Michigan’s annual Member Meeting. We’ve got lots to share including a recap of 2015 milestones and a preview of what’s to come. Help us decide what’s most relevant to you by...
For Valentines: an evening of music and dance at Wealthy Theatre
by (ArtPeers)
Submitted 01-20-2016 under NONPROFITS
Saturday, Feb. 13th, Wealthy Theatre (1130 Wealthy SE, Grand Rapids, MI) hosts a very special evening of music and dance, on the weekend of Valentine's Day. ArtPeers and Dance in the Annex (DITA) present "transcend," one night...
Artists Creating Together's Arts & Mentoring: Learning through "Music Around the World"
by (Artists Creatin...)
Submitted 01-19-2016 under NONPROFITS
Everything is moving quickly. There are only three people here—an artist, the program director, and an intern—but they are scattering to put everything in place. Paint, smocks, brushes, markers, pallets, paper, and more are spread out...
Artists Creating Together seeks artwork entries for the 7th annual ACTion Art exhibit
by (Artists Creatin...)
Submitted 01-15-2016 under NONPROFITS
Grand Rapids-based nonprofit organization Artists Creating Together (ACT) is seeking professional, gallery-ready artwork in any medium by artists with disabilities. This artwork will be showcased in the ACTion Art exhibit, March 29-31, 2016, at the...
"The Phantom of the Opera" comes to Dog Story Theater
by (The University Wits)
Submitted 01-15-2016 under NONPROFITS
The University Wits is a collective of theatrical designers, directors, and talented performers. They are best known for creating original works as well as producing published classics. Their upcoming production “The Phantom of the Opera...
UICA prepares for spring season loaded with conversations around guns, Pantone colors, local artists
by (KCAD)
Submitted 01-12-2016 under NONPROFITS
Coming Home, a series of exhibitions featuring works by emerging and established Michigan artists, is now on view at the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts. Coming Home features work by artists who are from Michigan, are currently based in...
Local artists, actors collaborate in new screendance exhibition at UICA
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 01-05-2016 under NEWS
"A Gallery Exhibition of New Works in Screendance" will be showing at the UICA this coming Friday, January 8 through Sunday, January 17. Local artists Amy Wilson of Dance in the Annex, Erin Wilson of ArtPeers, local hip-hop artists Patrick...
New coffee shop, art collective to join East Hills
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 01-05-2016 under NEWS
Lightfast Coffee Bar + Art Collective will be opening on the edge of the Midtown and East Hills neighborhoods in late January. The coffee bar is named after an art term about paint that stands the test of time. Owner Kate Helmreich hopes to create a...
Freedom from fear: Musician/dancer shares his art of achieving what was thought impossible
by (katelewisceramics)
Submitted 12-31-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
Shamar Alef Ben-Yasara’El, given name William Griffin III, was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Starting at a young age, his mother enrolled him in summer art classes at Kendall. He was a member of the Grand Rapids Ballet ...