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Trip the LightArtPeers announces an open call for submissions of original, local music, through 01.21.10. The groundbreaking modern dance collective DITA (Dance in the Annex) will set new choreography to four of the submitted tracks. The musicians will perform live at Wealthy Theatre, accompanying DITA, and playing additional songs of their choice. Bands will receive professional audio/video recording and still images of the performance, to use as a stand-alone music video, and for promotional use.

The 04.21.10 event, called Trip The Light, benefits ArtPeers efforts to incorporate as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. “We can better serve local artists and the community, as a nonprofit organization [...]

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Photos from ArtPeers

Written Under Grand Rapids by Ryan VanderMeer | Leave a Comment

ArtPeersThe first ever ArtPeers Fall Festival is over. We had an amazing time with our friends, neighbors, and local artists. Below are some photos taken throughout the weekend at various venues around Uptown (Facebook users will get a better slideshow here). Only about half of the art is represented in the slideshow, but more images can be found at The Rapidian [...]

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Christy BeckwithAfter a long couple of months planning the event, it is finally here. We are pleased to be hosting artists Christy Beckwith and Nancy Ryder this weekend, September 25-27. We will have extended hours throughout the weekend. We will be open until 9 pm on Friday, from 1 – 9 pm on Saturday, and 1 – 6 pm on Sunday.

We are hosting an opening reception on Friday, from 6 – 9 pm. Christy Beckwith will be on hand to chat and answer any questions. Local folk band Big House Red will be jamming out our office around 8 pm. Drinks and snacks will be served at no cost [...]

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Updated: ArtPeers

Written Under Grand Rapids by Ryan VanderMeer | 3 Comments

artpeersI think this is awesome. In an effort to encourage support for local artists and encourage community, a group from the Wealthy Heights neighborhood has come up with ArtPeers. It will take place during the first weekend of ArtPrize, from September 25-27, in venues outside of the ArtPrize boundary. Artists will be paired with venues in Uptown (though other parts of GR aren’t out of the question) and will have their work displayed for everybody each day from 1 pm – 9 pm. Though there are currently no prizes, it will serve as an opportunity for both local venues and artists to participate in a large-scale art event that will coincide with events like ArtPrize, Destination 1111, Activesite, and the many other happenings. Grand Rapids is going to be glowing with art, and it will be glorious.

Though planning is still underway, there will be an online element. A blog about Grand Rapids art history is in the works, and will be built upon as time passes. Currently,venue surveying is underway, and artist registration will start Thursday August 13th. To register as a venue or artist, visit the ArtPeers website at www.artpeers.org. Spread the word to any venue or artist who may be interested, and tell EVERYBODY to get out and enjoy all of the great arts that Grand Rapids has to offer!

You can follow ArtPeers on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook. Stay tuned to all of these sources for further updates!

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