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DisArt meets Art.Downtown.
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 02-24-2015 under NONPROFITS
Despite the assumption that everyone has the same spectator experience, not everyone “sees” artwork in the same way. A new festival coming to Grand Rapids this spring will serve to change perceptions about Disabled artists, opening an...
Curators take over: Non-traditional spaces on South Division
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 02-17-2015 under PLACE-MATTERS
When curators launch dynamic and enthralling shows, magic happens. Frequently, large-scale institutions like the Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA), Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) and Kendall College of Art and...
Art.Downtown. 2015
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 01-30-2015 under
This spring, Art.Downtown. will captivate audiences on Friday, April 10, 2015 from 6-11pm. Expanding from the Avenue for the Arts corridor in the Heartside Neighborhood to Kendall College of Art and Design and Devos Place in central downtown,...
New perspectives built on creative foundation
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 08-05-2014 under PLACE-MATTERS
The character of South Division Avenue between Fulton and Wealthy is unlike any other. This collection of blocks is inhabited by makers and organizers who are active, creative and motivated to provide artistic experiences for the community. The...
Curating vacancy
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 04-02-2014 under NONPROFITS
The vacant space at 8 Jefferson Ave SE will be brought to life the night of April 11 with a variety of artworks for the exhibition, Rooted. This space joins many others in celebrating the fifth year of Art.Downtown. The walls of the space will be...
Art.Downtown. is in Need of Volunteers!
by (DwellingPlace)
Submitted 04-01-2011 under NONPROFITS
Art.Downtown. is a collection of local artists taking over downtown Grand Rapids for a one night only event. Visitors are invited to experience places they may not access on a regular basis as two trolleys provide transportation between 25 unique...