Now in its eighth year, ArtPrize continues searching for new ways forward as an organization. Executive director Christian Gaines says the nonprofit has worked hard to establish itself as a hands-off entity, focused on proprietary technology and the events that correspond with it. Gaines spoke with Revue on the past, present and future status of the annual arts competition. 

With ArtPrize, a growing creative class, plenty of jobs and still-affordable space where artists can create, Grand Rapids would seem to be on the verge of an artistic renaissance. So why are the city’s artists so worried about their future? 

Head to Seven Steps Up on Oct. 7 to celebrate the fourth album from Red Tail Ring.

On Sept. 28, the Grand Rapids Ballet is putting on a free show in order for the public to familiarize themselves (or their friends) with the ballet.

The Grand Rapids Public Museum has put together what it refers to as a “mini exhibit,” full of voting related artifacts.

From Sept. 23-25, Kendall College of Art and Design (KCAD) is hosting a pop-up shop of reclaimed and redesigned Goodwill donations.

Calvin College has released its schedule for the 2017 January Series, a month of experts, performers and other presenters visiting the college.