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Site:Lab and its Detroit artists win big in ArtPrize juried awards

Submitted 10-06-2012 under OPINION

Site:Lab is home to three of the six winners of ArtPrize juried awards including Most Outstanding Venue and the $100,000 Juried Grand Prize.

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How the NHL lockout affects the Griffins

Submitted 10-05-2012 under OPINION

The ongoing National Hockey League lockout will both benefit and hurt the Griffins during the upcoming season.

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To make art is to dance naked in public, says art critic and ArtPrize juror Jerry Saltz

Submitted 10-03-2012 under OPINION

On Monday, October 1 Jerry Saltz, Senior Art Critic from New York Magazine and ArtPrize juror, spoke at Kendall College, unleashing his thoughts on art, ArtPrize versus the art world, and how to stop being “big babies.”

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Fountain Street Church: Jurors give nod, public not so sure

Submitted 10-03-2012 under OPINION

Fountain Street Church, in collaboration with the ACLU, has curated a strong exhibit filled with contemporary work addressing social issues. The venue is a beautiful contrast of new work in an environment rich in traditional examples of art.

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Manasseh Project educates community on local human trafficking

Submitted 10-03-2012 under OPINION

As part of a grant received from the Michigan Department of Community Health, Wedgwood Christian Services and local students talk about violence, the nature of sexual exploration and it’s role in our culture.

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In Our Own Lives

Submitted 10-01-2012 under NONPROFITS

How the power of music has affected the lives of the exectutive staff at this nonprofit organization

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Gerald Ford graffiti resurfaces for ArtPrize

Submitted 10-01-2012 under OPINION

Another Gerald Ford graffiti piece appeared on the side of The B.O.B. last month as an entry for ArtPrize.

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Women's City Club showcases a little bit of everything

Submitted 10-01-2012 under OPINION

A unique blend of talented artists working in a variety of mediums make this exhibit worth an uphill walk.

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Art Critic Tyler Green navigates ArtPrize

Submitted 10-01-2012 under OPINION

The insight of ArtPrize juror Tyler Green helps direct the public to artworks and venues that might otherwise go unnoticed

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Full house at Critical Discourse compares top public vote winners

Submitted 10-01-2012 under OPINION

Critical Discourse was heavy on quality though kind conversation between the panel and much lighter on audience participation this year.

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