sanctuary An original dance-film to be created at a historic site as an artistic investigation of themes like sanctuary, refuge and empathy. Schedule Pre-production: Q3 2026 Concept/rehearse: Q4 2026 Production: Q1-Q2 2027 Post-production: Q2-Q3 2027 Premise Working title “Sanctuary,” this project is an artistic investigation of the natural human tendency to divide people into an…
Photo gallery from I ROCK MY OWN 2026 which took place on Juneteenth at Bamboo in Grand Rapids, MI.
Let’s take some time to consider the importance of engaging in a more robust, critical discussion about AI (artificial intelligence): specifically, its use in the arts.
I ROCK MY OWN is a free event by ArtPeers celebrating the history and cultural significance of natural (afro-texture) hair through portraiture – taking place at Bamboo Grand Rapids on June 19th, 2026.
Artificial Intelligence and Art AI (think we need to talk about this) I would like to take some time for us to consider the importance of a more robust, critical discussion about AI (artificial intelligence): specifically, its use in the arts. I attended several events about AI during Tech Week Grand Rapids, which served to further…
Grand Rapids Pride 2025, featuring Thot Squad and Tunde Olaniran on the main stage.
Photos from Grammotones One-Year Anniversary celebration Feb. 16, 2025 (all photos by ArtPeers).
Concepting & Storyboarding sanctuary Based on the Dancing Plague of 1518 An original dance-film to be created at a historic site as an artistic investigation of themes like sanctuary, refuge and empathy. Schedule Pre-production: Begin late 2024 Concept/rehearse: Begin early 2025 Production: October 2025 Post-production: Late October 2025 Abstract A small group of survivors of…
Summary example of diplomacy in action: community leader Erin Wilson diffuses a culturally charged situation in the public eye, with an emphasis on grace and dignity.
ArtPeers photographed the Beat Suite event on Friday, July 12th at Grammotones (120 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503)
Join us in person or online at 8:15 p.m. Saturday, April 6 (2024) as ARTPEERS debuts an extraordinary dance film made in real time during the 2017 solar eclipse: And Spiders Will Destroy Their Own Webs. This work features some of Michigan’s best dancers and filmmakers, with musicians from Grand Rapids symphony and opera led by Detroit trip-hop producer Matt Black. We traveled to Lebanon, TN in collaboration with DITA, Sidecar Studios, Green Frog Photo, and Matt Black Music. Made possible by Wege Foundation.
“Crash” panel starter ideas for discussion Click here for a phone-formatted JPEG you can add to your Photos on your phone. Below is a web/text based version of the same questions: Discussion “starter” ideas 1. Your initial reactions – rapid fire 2. More detail: what didn’t work? 3. What *did* work and why? 4. Good…
Before the credits rolled at the end, weren’t you already wanting to talk about the Barbie movie? Or maybe you haven’t seen it yet!? Now’s your chance to do both!
Sunday late morning load-in/setup; “Apocalypse Now” at 6 p.m.
Four Star Film-Discussion Series, a free community event, took place October 23-26, and November 14, 2024. Film-Discussion entries included Crash (10/23), Rosemary’s Baby (10/25), Blade Runner 2049 (10/26) and Barbie (11/14). Made possible thanks to support from Michigan Arts & Culture Council.
We need to talk about “Blade Runner 2049”! Thursday, Oct. 26, hear experts talk about artificial intelligence (A.I.) – then watch the critically-acclaimed film about a future with sentient machines.
We need to talk about “Rosemary’s Baby”! Wednesday, Oct. 25, take part in a discussion of the book “Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma” – then watch the classic film by Roman Polanski, starring Mia Farrow.
Let’s talk about “Crash”! Monday, Oct. 23, see the award-winning movie then talk about its portrayal of modern racism with a panel that includes: Steff Rosalez, Brandon Copeland and Hwa-Jeen Na.
Detroit dance film debut
“I ROCK MY OWN: 2016” is the original portrait-series exploring and celebrating the cultural and historical significance of natural hair. A collaboration with several of West Michigan’s most talented photographers, “I ROCK MY OWN” events invite community members with natural hair to get a free, professional portrait they can use for anything. Holland Litho donates high-quality prints that debut at public events featuring local experts who can speak to the unique history of natural hair. Events made possible by Steelcase Foundation and Wege Foundation.
ArtPeers collaborated with tattoo artist Sarah Sun to create graphics that we projected onto buildings and the river, encouraging people to VOTE!
ArtPeers created a “Hero Photo Booth” as part of our free screening of the movie “Black Panther” at Four Star Theatre on Division and Burton in Grand Rapids, MI (USA).
The original dance-film ‘mechanical response’ is collaborative work was co-created by Michigan artists in Detroit, Michigan (USA) with an online debut of March 23, 2023.
The iconic Miss Brenda, on the NW side of the city. Creating connections through authentic, human interactions.
Original dance-on-film in three movements, presented and filmed live in Downtown Grand Rapids, with additional activities in collaboration with GR Hip-Hop Coalition.
