Avenue for the Arts
Summer celebration along Downtown's South Division Avenue
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 08-01-2017 under NONPROFITS
Another sunny August in Grand Rapids marks the most exciting First Fridays event of the season: the 14th annual artist’s market, hosted by the Avenue for the Arts. First Fridays is a monthly event held in the business corridor along South...
Ride The Rapid to events throughout Grand Rapids, Kentwood this August
by (TheRapid)
Submitted 08-01-2017 under NONPROFITS
Make the most out of the last full month of summer by visiting events throughout Grand Rapids and Kentwood. This month is especially jam-packed with free and low-cost events for families looking to stick to their summer budget. Whether it’s...
Stay motivated to create this summer with Workshop Wednesdays
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 07-18-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
If you are an artist or a writer, you’ve probably heard this one piece of advice from a mentor at some point in your life: find a community. What people don’t always tell you is how to find that community. It can be a daunting process to...
South Division: Past and present through the lens of art
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 06-21-2017 under NONPROFITS
When you first walk into Sanctuary Folk Art, you are immediately surrounded by an explosion of color as you first take in the amazing variety of art lining every inch of possible space on the wall. While the gallery hosts up to 40 different artists...
Meet Civic Investor Jenn Schaub: Working to engage all community members at the Avenue
by (Kiran Sood Patel)
Submitted 04-13-2017 under VOICES
Since The Rapidian was founded on September 15, 2009, dozens of nonprofit organizations throughout the community have published articles and stories. Avenue for the Arts is an organization that has truly seized on the opportunity to share its...
Community building through resident leadership in Heartside
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 03-21-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
“What keeps me focused is that I really want to see Heartside expand and grow, and I want to be a part of that change that takes place” says Heartside resident, Marvin Thomas. Located in downtown Grand Rapids, Heartside stretches from...
Growing community through art: Heartside Gallery and Studio
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 03-07-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
Walking into Heartside Gallery and Studio, the first thing you notice is how active the space is. The Studio and Gallery space blend where artists create and show off art. Volunteers and Neighbor artists move through the space, busy with activity....
Connection through expression: Building community through art
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 01-03-2017 under PLACE-MATTERS
Grand Rapids, like all cities, is a fluid place made of schools, businesses, buildings, and most importantly: people. The city, especially the corridor between Fulton Street and Wealthy Street referred to as “the Avenue for the Arts," has...
How to always be seeking: Using zines to find community
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 12-06-2016 under PLACE-MATTERS
Grand Rapids has developed a culture of artists who are dedicated to the making and distribution of zines. The rough and unpolished branch of self-publishing, zines are little books or pamphlets made on a small scale, with the intention of being...
"Outsider" art to make Big Bang at Mangiamo this Saturday
by (cultured.GR)
Submitted 09-16-2016 under NONPROFITS
Reb Roberts, his partner Carmella Loftis, and the artists they incubate at Sanctuary Folk Art Gallery on 140 South Division march to the beat of a different drum. That’s exactly what visitors can expect from the 30+ artists who will...