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Since 1907
Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Calvin University's official student newspaper since 1907

Calvin University Chimes

Project One serves as filler for ArtPrize

Project One serves as filler for ArtPrize

David Swartzentruber, Staff Reporter
September 27, 2019

We’re now in the second week of Project One, the younger, sleeker sibling to ArtPrize. As of this year, ArtPrize is a biennial event, with Project One filling the one-year gap between. Project One...

Some of Mellick's work is hanging in the CFAC

Former Calvin professor wins $200k grand prize at ArtPrize

Saraphina Sefcik
October 22, 2016

On Friday Oct. 7, James Mellick, a former Calvin art professor, was announced the winner of the ArtPrize 2016 Public Vote award for his entry “Wounded Warrior Dogs.” The Public Vote award is tied with...

Photo by Jamin Short

In light of ArtPrize: responding to the city’s needs

Jamin Short
October 7, 2016

With the beginning of the eighth year of ArtPrize, a harsh light is shed on the many issues surrounding homelessness in Grand Rapids. Each year, ArtPrize attracts thousands of visitors to the downtown...

ArtPrize Seven featured in total 1550 entries, including this one titled "The Curiosity of Privacy" by Anna Donahue. Photo Credit Katelyn Bosch

“Northwood Awakening” and “Higher Ground” win the grand prizes for ArtPrize Seven

Sophie VanSickle
October 17, 2015

Each year, ArtPrize awards two grand prize winners, one by a public vote and the other by a jury of art experts. The top two winners were announced on Oct. 9 at Civic Theatre along with the eight other...

Photo by Saraphina Sefcik

Art Prize takes over the heart of the city

Saraphina Sefcik
October 9, 2015

Looking for adventure? Looking for amusement? Looking for art? Thinking that you have to go far to reach these goals? Well, think again. All you have to do is travel six miles from Calvin College into...

Photo Credit Jerry Grieser

ArtPrize race connects students with alumni artists

Marisa Heule
October 9, 2015

Last Friday evening, beginning at 6:30p.m., over 200 Calvin students gathered in a local church parking lot to commence the very successful ArtPrize Race. Revamped this year, the ArtPrize Race incorporated...

ArtPrize sculpture removed because of religious controversy

Trent Groenhout
October 1, 2015

This year’s annual ArtPrize contest held in downtown Grand Rapids will be without a piece of controversial art, which was recently rejected by the city’s Arts Advisory Committee. The artist, Nabil...

ArtPrize Update: Voting Results

Katelyn Guichelaar
October 9, 2014

The public’s opinion was revealed on Sunday when ArtPrize announced its 2014 top 20 entries. Three pieces by Calvin alumni made the cut: “Color out of Darkness” by Carol Roeda, “The Pond” by...

Editorial: 'On Relatability'

Editorial: ‘On Relatability’

Lauren De Haan
October 3, 2014

Here at Chimes, we spend significant amounts of time thinking about stories you, as readers, will find valuable. We carefully deliberate over which stories are the most important, interesting and relevant...

Photo by Emily Cole

ArtPrize Kicks Off Sixth Year of Art Competition

Emily Cole
September 25, 2014

Grand Rapids is about to be bombarded with art once again. The internationally recognized art competition ArtPrize enters its sixth year beginning on Wednesday, Sept. 24, and running through Oct. 12. The...

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Edible exhibit to be featured in 2014 Art Prize

Katelyn Guichelaar
September 18, 2014

It’s that time of year again in Grand Rapids; as the weather cools down, the popular competition ArtPrize is ramping up. People from all over will be flocking into Grand Rapids to see thousands of art...

Sleeping Bear Dunes quilt wins ArtPrize 2013

Ben Rietema
October 10, 2013

In the face of a federal government shutdown, in which her work was shuttled outside, Ann Loveless’ quilt “Sleeping Bear Dune Lakeshore” is the public vote winner of ArtPrize. For the jury-chosen...

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