Grand Rapid's Heartside-Downtown

Stick-to-it-ive-ness speaks to human struggle, says artist Richard Morse

Submitted 10-05-2012 under NEWS

Morse says the horses he constructed to go upstream in the Grand River speak to his own struggle with the results of battling cancer-and his determination to overcome those challenges.

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Crowds gather to see the ArtPrize Top Ten before the winners are announced

Submitted 10-04-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

ArtPrize staffer Kevin Buist suggests going to view ArtPrize Top Ten earlier in the day to beat crowds.

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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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"Origami" highlights Grand Rapids community

Submitted 10-03-2012 under NEWS

Kumi Yamashita briefly explains the process behind her ArtPrize entry, "Origami."

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Local restaurants enjoy demands of ArtPrize

Submitted 10-03-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Downtown restaurants have risen to the challenges of ArtPrize.

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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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