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.
“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.
An article by journalist Holly Bechiri about witnessing and learning the cultural and historical significance of natural hair during I ROCK MY OWN 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.
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…
What is I ROCK MY OWN? I ROCK MY OWN (IRMO) is a community experience exploring the journey of cultural identity through natural hair. IRMO creates hundreds of images that are powerful and profound, celebrating the embrace of own’s own identity. The images empower community members to see their true beauty, in living color. In…
Celebrate your own! I ROCK MY OWN is a community experience exploring the journey of cultural identity through natural hair. PORTRAITS Sunday, Feb. 24 | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. DeVos Place (300 Monroe NW) Do you rock natural hair? Get a professional portrait! PANEL DISCUSSION 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 25. Muse GR (727…
