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ArtPrize Artist Profile: Looking back in time with Robert Watkins

Submitted 09-28-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Robert Watkins discusses his 2012 ArtPrize entry and what Grand Rapids means to him.

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ABCD 83 makes visual breakthrough with More or Less

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

Using a combination of sculptural installation, music and video projection the Chicago-based ABCD 83 pushes the boundaries of conceptual art.

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ArtPrize Artist Profile: Dave Ford, swinging into sound

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

Dave Ford has created an artful connection between the joy of swinging and sound. With his Swing Set Drum Kit, participants can explore sound through a unique mode and leave never to think of swing sets or sounds in the same way.

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Luke Winslow-King Trio brings timeless tunes to Mexicains Sans Frontieres

Submitted 09-28-2012 under OPINION

Review of the Luke Winslow-King Trio performance at Mexicains Sans Frontieres September 2012

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ArtPrize Artist Profile: Abbey Adams connects to nature through art

Submitted 09-26-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Abbey Adams combines her love of nature, art and science, painting and drawing with all three.

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ArtPrize Artist Profile: Claudia Santillan-Lensink, upcycled material master of manipulation

Submitted 09-26-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

Claudia Santillan-Lensink discusses life as a mixed media master and new ArtPrize artist.

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What do you see: Song of Lift by Martijn van Wagtendonk

Submitted 09-26-2012 under OPINION

In the middle of rushing around trying to see everything at ArtPrize, it took me over half an hour to be able to pull myself away from "Song of Lift."

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ArtPrize Artist Profile: Andrew Hawkes claims responsibility for "it's not my fault"

Submitted 09-25-2012 under OPINION

Andrew Hawkes, printmaker and mixed-media artist, makes his ArtPrize debut with "It's not my fault" at the GRAM for its Transformation experience.

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Shortlist revealed at ArtPrize Hub

Submitted 09-24-2012 under LOCAL LIFE

The top 25 pieces determined by public vote, as of 6:00 Monday night, and top 25 for jurors were announced at a public event simulcast on WOOD TV8.

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What do you see: abstracting the landscape at The Spot

Submitted 09-24-2012 under OPINION

Megan Klco's "Crisis of Indecision" and Justin Kellner's "Cycle" captured my attention at The Spot.

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