artprize
No Worker Left Behind; One Rapidian's experiences
by (scott warren)
Submitted 01-11-2010 under OPINION
Over the last several years I have basically skated through life and my career never worrying about the incomplete degree that I knew I shouldn't be neglecting. Now, I have found myself in the unenviable position of having to jump back into the...
The Role of a Curator in ArtPrize 2010
by (mslager)
Submitted 12-07-2009 under LOCAL LIFE
ArtPrize 2010 should award the "Best Curation of an Unconventional Art Space." This past year, I would have voted for Holly Bechiri as its first recipient for her curatorial work at 45 Ottawa. Holly is an artist...
Community Called to Action: Rally Around Artist's Creative Solution for Loitering.
by (jennschaub)
Submitted 11-03-2009 under OPINION
Historic Preservation Committee has asked Kevin Haviland (building owner) and Erwin Erkfitz (neighbor and artist) to remove an Artprize mural from the front of 217 S. Division. Residents and neighbors suspect that once the mural is removed, exposing...
Dust in the Wind: A Retrospective Look at Salt and Earth
by (wisperingdove)
Submitted 10-15-2009 under LOCAL LIFE
Young Kim’s entry in ArtPrize 2009, Salt and Earth, has been swept away, but for many the message and memory of his work will remain. Created solely for the contest, the site-specific piece consisted of fifty squares measuring three feet by three...GRAPHIC: Of the ArtPrize top 100...
by (dennetmint)
Submitted 10-09-2009 under LOCAL LIFE
Inspired by ArtPrize's commemorative poster. Click here to see larger image. Artist breakdown: 30 Grand Rapidians of 63 Michiganders 77 Michiganders of 97 American-based entrants Venue breakdown: 33 venues in five divisions of Grand Rapids...The Conversation Continues . . .
by (vudu)
Submitted 10-09-2009 under LOCAL LIFE
The conversation continues . . .This morning I stopped into Tillie’s, a party store on north Monroe Avenue. I’m a regular there. Whether I desire a lottery ticket, Cheetos or an adult beverage, it’s where I tend to my easy-and-quick-to-satisfy...
Audio: ArtPrize 2009 Winner Announced
by (silverman)
Submitted 10-08-2009 under LOCAL LIFE
Rick Devos reads off the top ten of Artprize 2009 amidst cheers and applause.
Tweaking It
by (markrumsey)
Submitted 10-08-2009 under OPINION
Now that ArtPrize 2009 is nearly behind us it becomes time to start considering ArtPrize 2010. This year over 37,000 people registered to vote, which shows that there is an obvious desire to participate. The question becomes how can we make that...Brett Adds to ArtPrize Conversation
by (colleyb)
Submitted 10-06-2009 under OPINION
An evolving internal monologue, now published: Brett’s addition to the ArtPrize Conversation In its efforts to “reboot the public conversation between artists and audiences”, ArtPrize has raised into stark relief the tensions between two broad...Event: Artprize Paddle on the Grand This Sunday October 4th
by (silverman)
Submitted 10-02-2009 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids Whitewater is hosting an Art Prize Paddle in the Grand. It's a Nessie Float. This Sunday October 4th, paddling off at 2:00 pm. Be at Ah-Nab-Awen Park early to off load your sea, recreational or whitewater kayak, canoe or raft. They'll...