UICA

State's largest contemporary art center merges with Ferris State University

Lindsey Smith

The Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts in Grand Rapids has faced significant financial problems, especially after investing roughly $13 million dollars…

An item in the gift shop at the new UICA.

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Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts facing financial problems

Lindsey Smith

The head of Michigan’s largest contemporary arts center has stepped down as part of a plan to stabilize the museum’s finances. The Urban Institute of…

At least a dozen 'club kids' were part of the very fancy members only 'Odd Ball' at UICA on Monday.

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Michigan’s largest contemporary arts center getting even bigger

Lindsey Smith

This weekend the Grand Rapids Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts opens at its new…

Dana Friis-Hansen meets with community members at a reception for him Friday afternoon.

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Warm welcome for new director of Grand Rapids Arts Museum

Lindsey Smith

Dana Friis-Hansen started at the Grand Rapids Art Museum Wednesday.He told those gathered at a reception Friday he wants to make the downtown museum into…

UICA Exectuive Director Jeff Meeuwsen hitches a ride with several boxes (and Jasper) from the old UICA to the new one.

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Line of people volunteer to move UICA block by block

Lindsey Smith

Grand Rapids Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts is moving into a new location. Its new home is only 2 blocks away from where it is now, so today…