Avenue for the Arts
Grand Rapids community printshop owner to speak at Free Radical
by (DwellingPlaceCo...)
Submitted 10-21-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
For the past 12 years, the Free Radical event has sought to provoke challenging, self-reflective dialogue between members of the Grand Rapids arts community. Now a yearly Avenue for the Arts event, Free Radical includes Shows on...
Pushing Boundaries with Free Radical 2014
by (DwellingPlaceCo...)
Submitted 10-10-2014 under NONPROFITS
With ArtPrize wrapped up, there’s jovial wonderment for the arts lingering that filled the streets and a community brought together, but the excitement of ArtPrize will become merely a fleeting, ephemeral moment for most in little time....
October's First Friday event to feature ArtPrize venues
by (DwellingPlaceCo...)
Submitted 09-30-2014 under NONPROFITS
On the first Friday of every month, Grand Rapids residents and visitors are invited to the galleries, shops and eateries of the South Division corridor to check out new events and features. The month of October brings an electrifying feel to the...
ArtPrize continues "Entry for Sale" feature to help move visitors from enjoying to collecting
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 09-16-2014 under NEWS
ArtPrize, for all its success, has seen some critique in the past over whether it was actually helping the showcased artists sell their artwork. Last year, a new feature was added to their website and signage to help people easily move from just...
Sustaining a vibrant art community
by (DwellingPlaceCo...)
Submitted 09-16-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
It's easy to see that the art community in downtown Grand Rapids is quickly expanding. Events like Art.Downtown., First Fridays, and ArtPrize have captured the attention of people from near and far to visit downtown and experience art. As...
Catalyst Radio: Avenue For the Arts lining up fall full of activities
by (Catalyst Radio)
Submitted 09-03-2014 under NEWS
Don't have time to listen now? Download the mp3 and listen at your leisure. INTERVIEW In this episode of Catalyst Radio we take a look at the arts activities taking place on Avenue For The Arts this fall. In studio is Jenn Schaub,...
Avenue for the Arts to host professional development workshop
by (DwellingPlaceCo...)
Submitted 08-26-2014 under NEWS
Break it Down, Make it Better will take place at 307 South Division on September 5, beginning at 5:30. Free to Avenue for the Arts members and Artprize 2014 Venue representatives, online registration opened August 1. The public is invited to attend...
stART: a benefit for Avenue for the Arts
by (DwellingPlaceCo...)
Submitted 08-06-2014 under
stART your 2014 ArtPrize season early with Avenue for the Arts and San Chez Bistro by taking a sneak peek inside an ArtPrize venue as San Chez is transformed into a lively street fair packed with art vendors and great music! This one night-only...
Vendor Spotlight: Eliza Fernand
by (DwellingPlaceCo...)
Submitted 07-30-2014 under NONPROFITS
Stumbling upon Eliza Fernand’s booth at The Market on First Fridays, I was instantly captivated by the unique forms and shapes that she creates with ceramics. From geometric vessels to casts of leaves, pinecones, jars, and honeybears, all of...
Art galleries say congratulations, farewell; contemplate "home"
by (DwellingPlaceCo...)
Submitted 07-29-2014 under NONPROFITS
This Friday, August 1, vendors, musicians, food trucks and entertainers will flock to South Division for a festive, spirited evening of music and handmade goods. Following a successful turnout in June, The Market on First Fridays returns with even...