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Helen DeVos Dies At Age 90
Helen DeVos Dies At Age 90
Helen DeVos Dies At Age 90
One of Grand Rapids' most recognizable figures passed away yesterday at the age of 90. Helen DeVos, wife of Amway founder Richard DeVos and namesake of the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital, passed away Wednesday, October 18th.
Film At Artprize
Film At Artprize
Film At Artprize
ArtPrize begins September 18, but it's been a busy couple of weeks for the art competition. Venue registration closed, artist registration began, and a new executive director was named. Christian Gaines, the new executive director of ArtPrize, has a strong background working with films. Is his hiring an indication that film is about to become a much bigger part of ArtPrize?
2012 Art Prize Rule Changes!
2012 Art Prize Rule Changes!
2012 Art Prize Rule Changes!
The talent pool for next year's Art Prize competition in Grand Rapids will shrink by the top ten winners selected this year. That makes a ton of sense since the idea is to give all artists a fair shot at winning some prize money and recognition in the community for his or her accomplishment.  If the same people win every year then the competition will lose its appeal and possibly intimidate some u