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Saturday Spotlight: The Mud Room

Saturday Spotlight: The Mud Room
December 17, 2011
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My kids BEG to go to the Mud Room.  Ever since we were lucky enough to go there at 6am one day for a FOX 17 promo, my son has been asking to go back.  It’s such a fun, colorful, …Read the Rest

Critique Our ArtPrize Coverage- Your Suggestions Welcomed!

Critique Our ArtPrize Coverage- Your Suggestions Welcomed!
October 7, 2011
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What a wonderful few weeks of art it has been!  Thank you ArtPrize for giving Grand Rapids a fun outdoor event (and providing free, educational family entertainment)! We at grkids worked hard to provide your family with a Kids Tour …Read the Rest

Family ArtPrize Contest: Rank the Top 10

Family ArtPrize Contest: Rank the Top 10
September 29, 2011
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The votes are in and ArtPrize has announced this year’s Top 10!  That means that each artist listed in the Top 10 will be going home with  a cash prize.  The winners will be announced on October 6.  This gives your …Read the Rest

ArtPrize for Kids… At Home

ArtPrize for Kids… At Home
September 29, 2011
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Looking for ArtPrize 2012 for kids and families?  Click here!   We have ArtPrize fever …how about you? We created our own ArtPrize at home to keep the fun going.  Since we have a lot of great art work coming …Read the Rest

One-Stop ArtPrize for Kids @ The B.O.B

One-Stop ArtPrize for Kids @ The B.O.B
September 28, 2011
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ArtPrize can be overwhelming  if you have little people in tow.  Taking in one venue at a time is a great way to break ArtPrize into bite-sized pieces! The B.O.B is host to over 100 artists.   You could visit each piece …Read the Rest

Great for Kids! Artist Demo Days at Peaches B&B

Great for Kids!  Artist Demo Days at Peaches B&B
September 25, 2011
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ArtPrize Artist Demo Days  This is VERY kid-friendly.  With 20 ArtPrize artists on site, they have put together an interactive demo experiences.  Kids can see artists working with metal, clay, painting, sculpting, felting, using a lathe and more.  Wonder how …Read the Rest

ArtPrize Events & Experiences for Kids

September 23, 2011
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Work these events and experiences into your family ArtPrize adventure: GR Artist Trading Cards:   Come down to the Monument Park (outside of the GR Children’s Museum) to create & trade your own Artist Trading Cards.  This kid-focused ArtPrize event is …Read the Rest

The Family Vote: ArtPrize 2011

The Family Vote: ArtPrize 2011
September 23, 2011
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This post is sponsored by Gymboree Play & Music of Grand Rapids. Print out this post and redeem for a free class! Will you vote during ArtPrize 2011?  Our family decided this year we wanted to share the excitement of …Read the Rest

Engaging Your Kids @ ArtPrize

Engaging Your Kids @ ArtPrize
September 22, 2011
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Looking for ArtPrize 2012 for kids and families?  Click here!   My kids were jumping up and down this morning shrieking “ART PRIZE!”  That’s pretty much how I feel, too!  Grand Rapids is decked out in it’s finest…art! ArtPrize is …Read the Rest

Social Art for Kids at ArtPrize!

Social Art for Kids at ArtPrize!
September 20, 2011
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FREE ArtPrize event allows kids to create and trade Artist Trading Cards. Are you headed to ArtPrize, wondering what you are going to do with the kids?  Worry no more! grkids.com is thrilled to be part of a collaboration of …Read the Rest

Kids Tour of ArtPrize 2011

Kids Tour of ArtPrize 2011
September 17, 2011
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Looking for ArtPrize 2012 for kids and families?  Click here!     Get your walking shoes on for ArtPrize 2011! We at grkids.com have scoured over 1,500 ArtPrize entries to create a walking tour of the must-see exhibits!  We think …Read the Rest

Canvas wall art with silhouettes- creating a personal touch

Canvas wall art with silhouettes- creating a personal touch
April 28, 2011
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I don’t know about you, but spring time really sets my inner-Martha Stewart into motion.  I want to clean, organize, and spruce up my living area.  I have a few walls in my house that I like to change-up every …Read the Rest

Not Your Mother’s Crayons – Colorful Creations for You at 20% off!

Not Your Mother’s Crayons – Colorful Creations for You at 20% off!
February 24, 2011
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What’s the first picture that pops to mind when you hear the word crayon? Probably not this. I met Jeni online when I was asking around for Expo give away ideas. When I looked at her crayons online I was …Read the Rest