Beat Suite at Grammotones
ArtPeers photographed the Beat Suite event on Friday, July 12th at Grammotones (120 Division Ave S, Grand Rapids, MI 49503)
“And Spiders Will Destroy Their Own Webs” (2017 Eclipse)
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.
Four Star Film-Discussion Series: Overview
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.
Natural Hair Portraits: I ROCK MY OWN Year 1
“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!
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’
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
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.
Brenda
The iconic Miss Brenda, on the NW side of the city. Creating connections through authentic, human interactions.
DECKCHAIRS
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.
Friday Night Vibes Open Mic
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
Community-based project by ArtPeers in collaboration with the City of Grand Rapids and Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc. (DGRI).
Detroit Symphony Orchestra
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
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
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)
THE GREAT SWIFTNESS
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
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
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
Complete photo gallery (100 images) form the second I ROCK MY OWN event – a portrait series about the history and significance of natural hair.
con-text-ure
Dance film created as part of a live performance, “con-text-ure” is a collaboration between DITA, ArtPeers and the former UICA organization in Downtown Grand Rapids, MI (USA).
Pallas Warbler
The Detroit-based “Moving24fps” project invited ArtPeers to participate in its debut project: Erin Wilson was paired with Bedford-Stuyvesant (Brooklyn, NYC) choreographer Johnnie Cruise Mercer, of The RED Project NYC.
CUBES: Trailer debut
Trailer for DECKCHAIRS dance film debuted before 4,000 people at DGRI event by the Grand River.
DECKCHAIRS Project: Reporting
Article by journalist Holly Bechiri about the DECKCHAIRS project, a collaboration with Boston (MA) collective Masary.
N’Namdi Center dance-film debut: mechanical response
Review: “Lyrical, dark and frighteningly intimate, mechanical response represents the next of evolution of dance for the camera.”
They were displaced
ArtPeers partnered with several groups to co-promote the collaborative work of regional, national and international artists at res345, part of the Habitat For Humanity “Rumsey Project,” curated by Amy Wilson.
Etch [in post]
Currently in post-production. Produced and directed by Erin Wilson. Movement score by Amy Wilson. Dancers: Hannah Sullivan, Toni Ball, Amy Wilson, Clementine Thompson. Co-edited by Seth Thompson and Erin Thomas Wilson. Music by LeAnn King MacDonald. Photography by Seth Thompson, Michael Cook and Erin Thomas Wilson.
Pull Me Back
Experimental short film featuring DITA wsg. Joshua Burge and Rick Chyme. Written, directed edited by Erin Wilson. Dancers: Hannah Sullivan, Amy Wilson, Hannah Loss, Rachel Finan. Photography by Seth Thompson (DP) and Erin Wilson. Movement score: Amy Wilson. Music: Rick Chyme.
As In Life [in post]
Filmed on a moving 40-foot city bus, in partnership with Rapid Transit, SideCar Studios and Dance in the Annex (DITA). Working title “The Regulars,” directed, produced and edited by Erin Thomas Wilson. Movement score by Amy Wilson. Photography by Joshua Tyron (DP), Seth Thompson and Raleigh Chadderson.
LZ Granderson PSA
LZ Granderson PSA Written and produced by Erin Thomas Wilson; Photography and editing by Seth Thompson. Audio by Erin Thomas Wilson.
toute faite
toute faite A satirical exploration of indie art films.
TRIP THE LIGHT 2014 [Trailer]
TRIP THE LIGHT 2014 [Trailer] Official trailer created and edited by Erin Thomas Wilson. Photography by DJ Viernes and Erin Thomas Wilson. TRIP THE LIGHT 2014 was an event featuring live music, original choreography and dance-on-film work. Produced by Dance in the Annex (DITA) at Wealthy Theatre (May 2014).