“And Spiders Will Destroy Their Own Webs” (2017 Eclipse)

entanglements, Proof Of LifeBy Erin March 24, 2024

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-notes

entanglementsBy Erin October 23, 2023

“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…

Film and Discussion Event: ‘Barbie’ Nov. 24

entanglementsBy Erin October 10, 2023

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!

Secret Movie Club: Apocalypse Now 10/22/23

entanglementsBy Erin October 9, 2023

Sunday late morning load-in/setup; “Apocalypse Now” at 6 p.m.

Four Star Film-Discussion Series: Overview

entanglements, Photos Updated, Proof Of Life, updated (Q4 2023)By Erin October 5, 2023

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.

Film and Discussion Event: ‘Blade Runner 2049’ Oct. 26

entanglements, Photos Updated, updated (Q4 2023)By Erin October 2, 2023

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.

Film Discussion Event: ‘Rosemary’s Baby’ Oct. 25

entanglements, Photos Updated, updated (Q4 2023)By Erin October 2, 2023

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.

Film Discussion Event: ‘Crash’ Oct. 23

entanglements, Photos Updated, updated (Q4 2023)By Erin October 2, 2023

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

entanglements, updated (Q4 2023)By Erin October 1, 2023

Detroit dance film debut

Natural Hair Portraits: I ROCK MY OWN Year 1

Photos Updated, entanglements, Proof Of Life, updated (Q4 2023)By Erin September 29, 2023

“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.

Projection Bombing: VOTE!

entanglements, Photos Updated, Proof Of Life, updated (Q4 2023)By Qiqi Clark September 27, 2023

ArtPeers collaborated with tattoo artist Sarah Sun to create graphics that we projected onto buildings and the river, encouraging people to VOTE!

ArtPeers ‘Hero Photo-Booth’

entanglements, Photos Updated, Proof Of Life, updated (Q4 2023)By Erin February 5, 2023

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).

Detroit dance film debut

entanglements, Photos Updated, Proof Of Life, updated (Q4 2023)By Erin December 1, 2022

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.

Protected: BOT-SOLE (Loab)

Project Planning, Photos Updated, updated (Q4 2023)By Erin September 6, 2022

Brenda

entanglements, Photos Updated, Proof Of Life, updated (Q4 2023)By Erin May 12, 2022

The iconic Miss Brenda, on the NW side of the city. Creating connections through authentic, human interactions.

hexPallette

entanglements, Photos Updated, updated (Q4 2023)By Erin June 16, 2020

DECKCHAIRS

entanglements, Photos Updated, Proof Of Life, updated (Q4 2023)By Erin February 3, 2020

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.

Ericka “Kyd Kane” Thompson is a self-taught, multi-disciplined visual artist, poet and, most importantly, beacon of peace and love; born and raised on Grand Rapids southeast side. Images from activities at Site:Lab event.

Together

Proof Of Life, entanglements, updated (Q4 2023)By Erin September 21, 2019

Community-based project by ArtPeers in collaboration with the City of Grand Rapids and Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. (DGRI).

Detroit Symphony Orchestra

entanglements, Proof Of Life, updated (Q4 2023)By Erin September 17, 2019

Images of Grand Rapids collectives ArtPeers and DITA collaborating in Detroit (MI) with LaMarre and Dancers and the James Cornish Light Opera at New Music Detroit’s STRANGE BEAUTIFUL MUSIC 12 (Detroit Symphony Orchestra 9/14/19).

Bedrock: The Foundation

entanglements, Proof Of Life, updated (Q4 2023)By Erin September 15, 2019

ArtPeers collaborators Bedrock The Foundation performed with J-Rob in public on Sept. 7, 2019 performing at Eastown Street Fair 2019, in Grand Rapids, MI (USA).

Bandaloop

entanglements, Proof Of Life, updated (Q4 2023)By Erin September 15, 2019

Images of vertical dance by Bandaloop, performing on the side of the PNC Bank Building, in Grand Rapids, MI (USA) as part of Project1 by ArtPrize – made possible in part by Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. (DGRI)

Sharing FAQ: THE GREAT SWIFTNESS

entanglements, updated (Q4 2023)By Erin June 23, 2019

GUIDE FOR SHARING ONLINE This is a guide for sharing an article by journalist Holly Bechiri about the making of THE GREAT SWIFTNESS – a new film created by Sidecar Studios and ArtPeers. Bechiri’s article (link below) a playable version of the new film, and background info about making it. [ultimate_spacer height=”20″ height_on_tabs=”25″ height_on_tabs_portrait=”25″ height_on_mob_landscape=”18″…

THE GREAT SWIFTNESS

entanglements, Proof Of Life, updated (Q4 2023)By Art Peers June 7, 2019

An article by journalist Holly Bechiri about ArtPeers’ role co-creating “The Great Swiftness” – a film documenting the anniversary of Festival of the Arts and La Gran Vitesse.

Nothing Stupid

Proof Of Life, entanglements, updated (Q4 2023)By Erin April 11, 2019

In collaboration with Sidewalk Detroit, ArtPeers and LaMarre & Dancers debuted “Nothing Stupid: Nothing Stupid At All” on 4-11-19. We invite you to experience this timely work by ArtPeers and LaMarre and Dancers. Website: sidewalkdetroit.com Social Media: sidewalkdetroit

IRMO 2019: Reporting

entanglements, Photos Updated, Proof Of Life, updated (Q4 2023)By Art Peers February 26, 2019

An article by journalist Holly Bechiri about witnessing and learning the cultural and historical significance of natural hair during I ROCK MY OWN 2019.

IRMO 2019 Portrait Gallery

portfolio, entanglements, Photos Updated, Proof Of Life, updated (Q4 2023)By Erin February 24, 2019

Complete photo gallery (100 images) form the second I ROCK MY OWN event – a portrait series about the history and significance of natural hair.

Promo Template: I Rock My Own 2019

entanglements, Photos Updated, portfolio, updated (Q4 2023)By Erin February 23, 2019

I ROCK MY OWN 2019 Portrait Day: when, where, how to park or bus there, and more! I ROCK MY OWN: Natural Hair Portraits at DeVos Place (320 Monroe NW) Chase Boardroom (3rd Floor) Sunday, February 24, 2019 11:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. How do I get a portrait? Show up at DeVos Place (320…