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Summer celebration along Downtown’s So...
Another sunny August in Grand Rapids marks the most exciting First Fridays event of the season: the 14th annual artist’s market, hosted by the Avenue for the Arts. First Fridays is a monthly event hel ...
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Creatives collaborate to build community, ne...
If you are walking down South Division in Downtown Grand Rapids, it isn’t hard to recognize that you are in the heart of a community that expresses itself through art. The street is encompassed by loc ...
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Changing accessible nature of city through a...
Launching this week, the three-year-old cultural organization DisArt, will be hosting a large symposium entitled, Disability Arts Now! World renowned academics, artists, community organizers, designer ...
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Community building through resident leadersh...
“What keeps me focused is that I really want to see Heartside expand and grow, and I want to be a part of that change that takes place” says Heartside resident, Marvin Thomas. Located in downtown Gran ...
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Growing community through art: Heartside Gal...
Walking into Heartside Gallery and Studio, the first thing you notice is how active the space is. The Studio and Gallery space blend where artists create and show off art. Volunteers and Neighbor arti ...
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First Fridays ‘Feels like a hidden sec...
KelliJo Peltier has a secret she’s ready to share with Grand Rapids. KelliJo has been attending since First Fridays began. “I really like to meet the artists. I love talking to the artists, to hear ab ...
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Rockin’ Rooftops for Dwelling Place
Get hip to the groove with the Oxymorons and Mid-Life Crisis Band! Enjoy 60s and 70s-inspired food, candy, drinks, ...
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Local artists seek to break down barriers th...
Have Company, the UICA, and Kate Lewis are working to champion art as an outlet to build involvement and spark conversations. As we see the continued growth of local artists coming together to support ...
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