West Michigan's Arts & Entertainment Guide
Origin of the Arts: How the Festival of the Arts was born in 1970
Written by Ben Mepham | Tuesday, 02 June 2015 11:55 |
But how did it all begin? We take a look back. Also: a run-down of other summer art events.
May in Holland, Mich. is best known for the Tulip Time Festival. While the beautiful spectacle of colors is a must-see, the Holland Museum is also thriving. The permanent galleries celebrate the Dutch heritage that’s contributed to the community’s sense of identity. At the same time, the museum continues to document and celebrate the city’s diverse growth over the years — while keeping things fresh with temporary exhibits that link to Holland through striking photography.
Changing disability perceptions through art: DisArt Festival debuts in Grand Rapids
Written by Kerri VanderHoff | Wednesday, 01 April 2015 15:00 |Artists have a way of presenting a physical form from concepts that are abstract and theoretical. Paint, pencil, clay and other materials take on new meaning when guided by a creative mind. It provides a bridge for us all to use a tangible object to help connect and share deeper ideas about a subject. Now add a layer to that and consider the conversation around art that involves disability.
Free for All returns to Grand Rapids museums this April
Written by REVUE Staff | Tuesday, 24 March 2015 13:53 |Imagine being able to just waltz into any major Grand Rapids museum, skip the front desk and wander directly into the exhibits without being stopped by security.
That is exactly what you can do on April 26, 2015.
Installation Art: Immersion in Sensory Experiences
Written by Kerri VanderHoff | Thursday, 26 February 2015 00:00 |An Impressionist exhibition draws high attendance; it’s a well-known movement in art history and the general public has become very familiar with it.
Though one must remember, even the now widely popular Impressionists faced a mixed reception when first emerging in the late 19th century. Their boundary-pushing work was described as “unfinished” by conservative critics of the time.
Becoming Familiar through the Splendors of Shiga
Written by Kerri VanderHoff | Sunday, 01 February 2015 16:50 |Sisters share a unique bond. From childhood through adult years, the relationship develops as we come to a deeper appreciation of both our similarities and our differences. We can learn a lot from each other, and at times help broaden each other’s perspectives, especially when in the context of that trusted familial environment.
Edward Burtynsky's Photography Exhibition Shows Our Stressed Relationship with Water
Written by Kerri VanderHoff | Sunday, 01 February 2015 00:00 |It’s no secret that we have a love affair with water in West Michigan. We choose to live in a state that, while the four seasons are beautiful, the winters can make less-hardy people question our sanity. But we know how much sweeter that makes the sunsets at Lake Michigan in the summer, how clear blue is the water and how soft the sand that makes zipping noises as you walk barefoot through it.
Global Conversations: East Meets West in Michigan
Written by Kerri VanderHoff | Friday, 21 November 2014 10:27 |Contemporary art at its best surprises you. It offers you something you haven’t seen before and often alters your perspective. Wired & Wrapped: Sculpture by Seungmo Park, opening Dec. 20 at Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA), promises to do just that.
ArtPrize revisited: Producer Joe's Best and Worst
Written by Joe Gasmann | Thursday, 13 November 2014 10:15 |ignoring most venues and social graces for two straight days, my trusty photographer and I excitedly combined our favorite annual art contest with our favorite not-so-annual contest of drinking too much. We accomplished very little of our original intents, but saw anything worth seeing — according to us.
Artful Exploration of the Practical Mind
Written by Kerri VanderHoff | Friday, 24 October 2014 13:17 |Artful Exploration of the Practical MindA cultural study of the Midwest reveals an interesting trajectory. InThe Middle West: Its Meaning in American Culture, geographer James R. Shortridge notes around the turn of the last century, the Midwest enjoyed a prosperous time and was revered in the national consciousness as the most “American” part of the nation. The self-reliance of the inhabitants secured the region’s identity as the ideal America. There was a strong commitment to progressivism, with an emphasis on education, women’s rights and temperance.
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