Avenue for the Arts
First Fridays on Avenue for the Arts offers chance for unique holiday shopping
by (erictank)
Submitted 12-03-2013 under NEWS
On December 6 from 6-10 p.m. galleries along the Division Avenue corridor will be open during evening hours for First Fridays. The event is designed around local artisans with work for sale. Handmade goods, artwork and drink specials will be...
Story Matters: Kaiyeluh Schut describes what she loves about local South Division shop Parliament The Boutique
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 11-14-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. While at various ArtPrize venues throughout the event, The Rapidian's Story Matters...
A Liminal Place: a reflection on Shen Dojo's Free Radical event
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 11-01-2013 under NONPROFITS
To celebrate fall the Avenue for the Arts hosts a community based art show called Free Radical. Now entering the 11th year, Free Radical events feature emerging and cutting edge artists in nontraditional spaces and cultivate conversations....
Avenue for the Arts presents 11th anniversary of Free Radical
by (erictank)
Submitted 10-29-2013 under NEWS
On November 1 and 8 the Avenue for the Arts presents the 11th anniversary of Free Radical, an art event on South Division Avenue showcasing local talent. Local businesses along the strip will transform into temporary art galleries, hosting over 100...
Local Epicurean adds chocolate lounge to downtown pasta shop
by (erictank)
Submitted 10-15-2013 under NEWS
Once housed in the funky Eastown building shaped like a windmill, The Local Epicurean has outgrown its location and is now a recognized storefront on the Division Avenue coridor. Not only is the new building much larger than its previous locale, it...
Story Matters: Megan Roach explains "yarn bombing" on South Division
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 10-07-2013 under NONPROFITS
We build community when we share our stories - whether they be a memory, an experience or just simply telling what we think is great about this place. While at various ArtPrize venues throughout the event, The Rapidian's Story Matters...
Tiny Terrariums: Out of the Bottle workshop offered at UICA
by (mariah_kat)
Submitted 08-13-2013 under NEWS
As a part of the UICA’s Quirkshop Series, a Tiny Terrarium: Out of the Bottle workshops will be held from 7-9 p.m. on August 14 and 15. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non-members and can be purchased online before the workshop, with a...Volunteers needed for Free Radical
by (erictank)
Submitted 08-13-2013 under LOCAL LIFE
Free Radical, an annual art event made possible by the Avenue for the Arts is seeking volunteers for this fall’s event. Organizing and planning will be discussed at Pub 43 on August 16. Anyone is welcome to volunteer. Free Radical started 10...
PaLatté Coffee and Art blends love for art with pleasure of coffee
by (mariah_kat)
Submitted 08-06-2013 under NEWS
Maria and Federico Farias, both who sell their work online, understand that galleries can be intimidating, especially based on cost. “Personally, from my life, I have always been intimidated of galleries. I won’t be able to afford what...
Have Company, Harbinger Leather Design join South Division Avenue art district
by (r.r.collins11)
Submitted 07-24-2013 under NEWS
On July 13, Have Company and Harbinger Leather Design at 136 South Division Avenue enjoyed their “soft opening,” which coincided with the Avenue for the Arts downtown market. This week marks the second official week of the store...