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Winners of the 2009 Grand Rapids ArtPrize4802

Michigan Goes Nationwide with Art & Wine4800

Snapshots from the Grand Rapids ArtPrize4792

On Location: ArtPrize in Grand Rapids4779

Wine, Music & Microbrew in Traverse City4766

Spotlight: Arts, Beats & Eats - Festival of Hope, Sept 4 - 7 Pontiac4079

Photo Friday: Balloon Seafood by mikesophia4735

50th Annual Ann Arbor Street Fair, July 15-18, 20094723

Winners of the 2009 Grand Rapids ArtPrize
The first-ever ArtPrize in Grand Rapids has ended with Open Water no. 24, a 6' x 19' oil painting by Ran Ortner being chosen as the winner by public vote from 1,262 artists who exhibited at 157 venues across the city. Click through for information about all the winners and some cool video from the Winners Celebration.

Michigan Goes Nationwide with Art & Wine
Michigan has taken the national stage with one eye on the ArtPrize competition in Grand Rapids and the other on it's burgeoning and award winning wine industry which gaining credibility amongst wine experts and wine lovers. This is truly a positive and a definite 180 degree flip from most of the national news our state receives as of late.

Snapshots from the Grand Rapids ArtPrize
Here's a video produced by Absolute Michigan featuring audio from Brad Aspey of Interlochen Public Radio along with photographs from the Absolute Michigan pool and the Creative Commons. The music is Octopussy by Juanitos. There's so much more to see - definitely go to Grand Rapids if at all possible to check out ArtPrize - you will not be disappointed!

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Glenn Wolff Studio
Artist, Illustrator and Musician. Glenn has illustrated over 20 books including the critically acclaimed It's Raining Frogs and Fishes by Jerry Dennis. He was the Artist-in-Residence at the 2004 North American Prairie Conference

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Gallery Fifty
Gallery Fifty's focus is on the marketing of functional art and fine craft to the visitors and residents of northern Michigan. The media mix includes ceramics, glass, fiber, metal, wood, painting, photography, furniture, and lighting. (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
Glenn Wolff Studio
Artist, Illustrator and Musician. Glenn has illustrated over 20 books including the critically acclaimed It's Raining Frogs and Fishes by Jerry Dennis. He was the Artist-in-Residence at the 2004 North American Prairie Conference (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
LOG ART INC.
The world's finest log furniture. Handcrafted in Michigan. We welcome custom orders and enjoy working with our clients to help build their dreams. Visit our site for a photo gallery of beds, benches, tables, carvings and more. (Boyne City, Charlevoix County)
Melanie Parke & Richard Kooyman
Fine artists Melanie Parke and Richard Kooyman display their paintings. They also invite you to attend their classes and workshops as well as visit their exhibitions and galleries displaying their works. (Kaleva, Benzie County)
Old Mission Tavern and Bella Galleria
In the finest tradition of old world European taverns, the "art gallery" restaurant promises both a culinary and visual feast. Next door to the gallery & the restaurant is the sculpture studio of Verna Bartnick, the owner of the Tavern and Bella Galleria. (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)
Pumpkin Ed
Learn all about Ed Moody, master pumpkin sculptor, the giant pumpkins he carves, the events he'll be attending, and view many of his past creations. (Frankfort, Benzie County)
Robert deJonge Images
These are not just another set of pretty scenic images ó there are stories to be told and beauty to be discovered. Journey through Northern Michigan: Leelanau, Sleeping Bear Dunes, the Manitous, Sturgeon Bay, and all the places your spirit longs to be. (Glen Arbor, Leelanau County)