Art.Downtown. 2016

 Posted on January 5, 2016 by AvenueAdmin

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Mark your calendar for Saturday April 9, 2016

  • What
  • Site Map
  • Visit
  • Volunteer
  • Resources
  • Documentation
  • Contacts
  • Participate

What

400 Artists, 30+ Destinations, 3 Trolleys, 1 Night

This spring, Art.Downtown. will captivate audiences on Saturday, April 9, 2015 from 12-9pm.  Expanding from the Avenue for the Arts corridor in the Heartside Neighborhood to Kendall College of Art and Design and Devos Place in central downtown, this one night event features several hundred artists in dozens of galleries, businesses, and studio spaces around downtown Grand Rapids.

Here’s some of what to expect, rain or shine: artists and musicians exhibiting and performing at a variety of unexpected locations from U-haul trailers, the art museum, parking lots and private studios. Come early and stay late, for a night on the town with family and friends.

Grand Rapids Trolley will provide free transportation to all the major areas of Art.Downtown.  Volunteers and maps will be on-site to help guide you to various sites, restaurants, and parking locations. Meet and speak with artists, curators, and shop owners about everything from artistic methods to collective movements. Join the excitement and see what our downtown arts community has to offer!

Stay updated on Art.Downtown. information by attending planning meetings at 307 S. Division Ave, and by visiting our website, www.avenueforthearts.com. Follow @AveForTheArtsGR on Twitter, and join the event conversation by using #ArtDowntown. Connect with Avenue on Facebook for detailed updates about Art.Downtown. and special event postings!

 

 


 

What do visitors like about Art.Downtown.?

“ The trolley. The Art. The people. Downtown alive!”

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“The local artist focus and the synergy of multiple institutions, galleries and artists showing at the same time.”

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“The participation of several facilities. It was nice to view not

just different artist’s work, but to also get a completely different feel in the environment and space that it was shown. The energy was very good with all the people out and about, it successfully got people outside and doing something new and different.”

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  Avenue for the Arts would like to share our BIG thank you to 

Kendall College of Art and Design, Ferris State University (KCAD) 

and recognize additional support from Dwelling Place, UICA,  Rapid Growth Media and The Heartside Business Association 

for continued sponsorship for Art.Downtown.

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Site Map

Coming in April! There are a few easy ways to navigate Art.Downtown. We suggest throwing caution to the wind and starting with your favorite location (see the list below) and grabbing a print map from one of our volunteers!

Visit

Info coming soon!

Volunteer

Volunteer: helps to plan event, shares promotion material, hands out maps or acts as a trolley guide.

Responsibilities:

  • Email avenueforthearts@gmail.com expressing interest or fill out the volunteer registration form
  • Attend a volunteer orientation
  • Stop into our Avenue for the Arts [Work] Space at 307 S. Division Ave
  • Show up on April 9th during your shift, perform assigned duties, and have fun!

 

Resources

How to Promote a Show

Basic Accessibility Guidelinespdf

Art.Downtown. Logos

Badges

Save the Date Circle

Press Release

Documentation

Art. Downtown. Radio interviews on WGVU radio with Shelly Irwin.

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Contacts

Email avenueforthearts@gmail.com for more information about our Art.Downtown. 2016 event. Our below learning lab members are spearheading the project, address one of them in the email to receive a direct response.

Promotions – Mariah Cowsert

Coordinator – Alex Karatkiewicz

 

 


 

Art.Downtown. is  organized by a team of volunteers whose expertise include, event and volunteer management, graphic design, promotions and administration. Administrative responsibilities will be overseen by Dwelling Place’s Neighborhood Revitalization Department staff.  Dwelling Place is excited to continue supporting the Avenue for the Arts and Art. Downtown. through a provision of technical support as the Avenue continues its dedication to creating accessible community events that feature the vibrancy of the businesses, art, and culture in Grand Rapids.

We host 8 open planning meetings to plan the event and make connections. Find our complete planning schedule here.

Art.Downtown. is made possible with support from the DGRI and Kendall College of Art and Design, among others.

 

Participate

To participate you must become a member; follow these 3 easy steps to complete your profile and become eligible.

1. Become an Avenue for the Arts member or sign in (not sure if your membership is current? Try signing in!) *

For new Avenue for the Arts members:

  • Fill in member profile fields, such as contact information, biography, images of work, etc.
  • Fill out the Art.Downtown. Application for 2016 at the bottom of your profile page
  • Click Save to complete your member profile and to submit your Art.Downtown. Application for 2016. Continue to step 2 of the application process.

For current Avenue for the Arts members:

  • Log into membership profile and select View profile in the top right corner
  • Go to Edit profile on the left, underneath My profile
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  • Fill out the Art.Downtown. Application for 2016 at the bottom of your profile page
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  • Click Save to submit your Art.Downtown. Application for 2015. Continue to Step 2 of the application process.

2. To add a photo album of your artwork, scroll to top of the page and select Member photo albums. Click “Create Album” to upload your images.

3. To find an artist, curator, or documenter to fit your needs, click on the “Who We Are” tab at the top of the page, choose Advanced search and select categories as needed.


 

Who participates in Art.Downtown.?

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Artist: A person who makes art or performance or things resembling art or performance.

Responsibilities:

  • Update Avenue for the Arts membership profile to participate in Art.Downtown. before February 28th (not sure if your membership is current? Try signing in!)
  • Submit works that are in the same vein or are the works described in the submission process
  • Work with Curator to establish drop off/pick up/hanging of work/ take down
  • Help to promote event by inviting friends, family, peers etc.
  • Provide Artist Statement and price list to Curator
  • Establish Sales Procedure with Curator
  • Provide label information of Artwork for Curator
  • Be responsible for drop off and pick up of artwork
  • Required to participate in opening event, details/shifts established with Curator.
  • Attend educational event on Saturday February 20th,  register here
  • Attend a minimum of one Art.Downtown. Planning Meeting, see list of dates here.
  • Update your membership profile or create a new membership profile to apply. (not sure if your membership is current? Try signing in!)

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Curator: A person who acts as facilitator for the install, display and take down of artwork at the venue.

Responsibilities:

  • Update Avenue for the Arts membership profile to participate in Art.Downtown. before February 12th (not sure if your membership is current? Try signing in!)
  • Attend Planning meetings at 307 South Division or set up a meeting with Jenn by emailing avenueforthearts@gmail.com
  • It is recommended that curators work independently to connect with a space, HOWEVER tips about available spaces are discussed at planning meetings.
  • Work with site contact/artists to establish drop off, pick up/hanging of work/ take down schedule.
  • Coordinate any additional site specific promotions, including the Avenue for the Arts/Art.Downtown. logo. This can be downloaded here.
  • Help to promote event by inviting friends, family, peers etc.
  • Establish sales procedure with artists and display a price list.
  • Write and display a Curatorial Statement
  • Display labels, artist statements
  • Remain onsite during opening event
  • Attend educational event on Saturday February 20th, register here
  • Attend a minimum of one Art.Downtown. Planning Meeting. See list of dates here

**Assistant Curator**: A person who shadows the Curator to gain exposure to the curatorial process of selecting artwork/artists and preparing the exhibit. **NEW Role for 2014**

  • Update Avenue for the Arts membership form to include Art.Downtown.  before February 12th (How to Apply)
  • Attend Planning Meetings or email avenueforthearts@gmail.com
  • Have a meeting with Curator to determine role in communicating with Artists, Documenters and Site etc.
  • Assist Curator during week of April 5-9 for gallery installation and de-installation (as decided per curator)

 

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Documenter: A person who records the event or activates the space to connect audience members to artists and curators and/or creates a digital archive of the event.

Responsibilities

  • Update Avenue for the Arts membership profile to participate in Art.Downtown, and email avenueforthearts@gmail.com (not sure if your membership is current? Try signing in!)
  • Work with Curator to understand the content of the show and how your activities will build/reflect/bridge the conversation between curator, artist and community
  • Help to promote event by inviting friends, family, peers etc.
  • Provide a digital representation of your activity, action or record for the Art.Downtown. website.
  • Required to participate in opening event, details/shifts established with Curator.
  • Attend  educational event on Saturday, February 20th. Register here
  • Attend a minimum of one Art.Downtown. Planning Meeting, see list of dates here

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Site: location for the display of artwork within an 8 block radius of the 100 Block of South Division.

Responsibilities:

  • Update Avenue for the Arts membership profile to participate in Art.Downtown.  before February 28th (not sure if your membership is current? Try signing in!)
  • Provide appropriate space for display of artwork, artist statement and price list.
  • Provide access for curators and artists during install dates, April 5-9th
  • Required to participate in opening event April 9th, 12-9pm
  • Establish a volunteer or staff person to act as host at your venue/site for event
  • Help to promote event by inviting friends, family, peers, customers etc.
  • Hang show poster in window
  • Distribute postcards, in a venue appropriate manner
  • Attend a minimum of one Art.Downtown. Planning Meeting, see list of dates here
  • Continue to keep an up to date description of event submitted to Art.Downtown. staff.
  • Attend  educational event on February 20, register here

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Volunteer: helps to plan event, shares promotion material, hands out maps or acts as a trolley guide.

Responsibilities:

  • Email avenueforthearts@gmail.com expressing interest or fill out the volunteer registration form
  • Attend a volunteer orientation
  • Stop into our Avenue for the Arts Hub at 307 S. Division Ave
  • Show up on April 10th during your shift, perform assigned duties, and have fun!

 

REGISTRATION IS FROM JANUARY 21 UNTIL FEBRUARY 28!
January 21 – Call for curators and artists opens
February 12 – Call for curators ends, curators must attend a planning meeting
February 20 – Break it Down Make it Better event
February 28th – Call for artists closes
March 11 – Artist names are selected and submitted by curators

 


Visit our calendar for planning meetings dates and details.

* To participate as an artist, curator or documenter in Art.Downtown. you must become an Avenue for the Arts member. We also highly recommend sites become members.

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First Friday Gallery Hops

 Posted on September 23, 2015 by AvenueAdmin

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What

On the First Friday of every month, South Division becomes the ultimate destination to find artwork by local artists, handmade goods, food and drink specials. This monthly event is a unique opportunity to check out new exhibitions, events and features at shops, galleries and eateries in the rapidly evolving South Division Corridor. First Friday events are supported by a grant from DGRI.

First Friday Gallery Hops are supported by Dwelling Place’s Neighborhood Revitalization Department, which works to promote economic development in the Heartside area. Working to enhance not only the physical appearance of the commercial district, Dwelling Place works to promote the commercial district’s assets to customers, investors, businesses, visitors, and citizens. The Neighborhood Revitalization Department builds upon the existing economic base, promoting new business development.

First Fridays on the Avenue for the Arts from GRTV on Vimeo.

www.avenueforthearts.com.

Locations

Participating Sites*

    • Urban Institute for Contemporary (UICA)  – 2 West Fulton
    • Craft House Gallery– 40 South Division
    • Spiral Gallery– 44 South Division
    • Heartside Gallery and Studio – 48 South Division
    • (106) Gallery and Studio – 106 South Division
    • Parliament the Boutique 120 South Division, Unit 124
    • Have Company 136 South Division
    • Sanctuary Gallery and Studio 138 South Division
    • Woosah– 131 South Division
    • The Avenue for the Arts [Gallery] Space– 307 South Division
    • KNITit (coming soon!)- 319 South Division
  • Open businesses
    • Bandit Queen– 117 South Division
    • Propaganda Doughnuts – 117 South Division
    • Vertigo Records (Open until 8pm)
  • Occasional Participants
    • 87 Orange Photography– 105 South Division
    • Take Hold Church– 222 South Division
    • Dodds Records– 20 South Division
    • I Got Face – 205 South Division, unit 101
    • Open Source Studio –

*Venue participation may change from month to month. Visit a venue’s website to find specific details.

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Promotions

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