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Maybe the sky is falling

Submitted 10-01-2011 under NONPROFITS

Joseph Kurnik's 2011 ArtPrize entry, Maybe the Sky is Falling, is exhibited at God's Kitchen and employs a deft use of design to create an ironic statement about the media's ability to elicit feelings of helplessness and paranoia from the public .

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Artifacts of local history blend with contemporary art

Submitted 10-01-2011 under NONPROFITS

The Grand Rapids Public Museum displays a multitude of ArtPrize artist among its permanent collections in a manner that highlights and enhances the experience of both.

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Monroe Community Church: Creative, cozy, crowded

Submitted 10-01-2011 under NONPROFITS

Curatorial issues aside, the venue at Monroe Community Church is a successful example of what is arguably the most relevant aspect of Artprize: the bringing together of community and art.

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First United Methodist Church features works that charm and inspire

Submitted 10-01-2011 under NONPROFITS

The setting at United Methodist is lovely, and the works of Christina Vagenius and Jennifer Longfellow are compelling.

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The Beginning is Near

Submitted 10-01-2011 under NONPROFITS

Good Morning Revolution is putting the support of its little zine behind the efforts of Occupy Grand Rapids.

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Care for some art with your beer?

Submitted 10-01-2011 under NONPROFITS

Using HopCat as a venue to showcase these works was an ideal setting to allow the audience to dwell on the analytical subjects and take it in with a crisp, handcrafted beer to go with the handcrafted art around them.

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Republican Headquarters provides quality art off the beaten path

Submitted 10-01-2011 under NONPROFITS

Not what you might expect, the Kent County Republican Headquarters as an ArtPrize venue offers quality work in a setting that enhances the experience.

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Two worth the trip

Submitted 09-30-2011 under NONPROFITS

Work of international street artist Edgar Mueller is featured adjacent to newly opened City Art Gallery.

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Catalyst Radio: Local First gearing up for its inaugural Fork Fest to celebrate local food

Submitted 09-30-2011 under NONPROFITS

Elissa Hillary of Local First details the Fork Fest fundraiser for the organization that brings together vendors and farmers at Romence Gardens in celebration of local food.

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"58: The Film" premieres in Grand Rapids

Submitted 09-30-2011 under NONPROFITS

Grand Rapidians are invited to take part in 58: The Film, a one-night event taking place in 50 states. On October 13, 2011, at 7 PM the film will be shown at Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids North, hosted by local nonprofit Christian Reformed World Relief Committee (CRWRC).

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