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DisArt meets Art.Downtown.
by (DwellingPlaceCo...)
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...
Public vote to determine winner of downtown ice sculptures
by (DowntownGR)
Submitted 01-27-2015 under NEWS
On Valentine’s Day weekend, the public is encouraged to view dozens of spectacular works of ice art in Downtown Grand Rapids. Entering its second year, the Valent-ICE winter festival encourages the four-season enjoyment of Downtown. Downtown...
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...