Join the Christian Artist Conversation at ArtPrize 2014 in Grand Rapids

CHRISTIANS IN VISUAL ARTISTS 
By Eric Kuiper

MICHIGAN--- Just a year ago we were dreaming about how "Into The Noise" might engage with culture, spirituality, and each other at today’s most eminent festival experiences. A year later, groups of roughly 30 people have been mystified, stirred, and changed at the Sundance Film Festival and SXSW Music Festival. In October we’ll be doing it again, this time with a focus on visual art via ArtPrize in Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can learn more and register on the ArtPrize event page, or read more about how we will interact with ArtPrize on our News/Updates page. See you at the festival! [link]

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ArtPrize 2014: If You Paint it, They Will Come – to Grand Rapids

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By Marisa Martin

"Seven Deadly Sins," by Wynn Wikman

MICHIGAN---Freed from bitter cultural bias against Christian themes, ArtPrize hosts a surprising percentage of devotional art. Organizers also bill it as “the largest art competition on earth,” which is likely true, covering the majority of the inner city and points beyond. In fact, during the exhibit (September 24 to October 12, 2014) it’s almost impossible to not encounter or avoid speaking about art in the center of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Last year Wynn Wikman offered “Seven Deadly Sins Machine” in a kinetic, steam-punk approach with toys, metal, gears, pulleys but with a serious subject. Unlike most art exhibits, this isn’t a juried show so quality of entrants varies wildly. [link]

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