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15 Tips for Attending Art Prize for the First Time

September 19, 2022 By Nedra McDaniel 2 Comments

Art Prize is one of my favorite art events that takes place in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

For 19 days in the fall, Art Prize draws artists from around the world, working in any type of medium, to compete in an independently organized international art competition.

When you visit Art Prize, you are faced with lots of incredible art to view in every direction from public parks to museums. I’m sharing tips to help you get the most out of your first Art Prize experience.

These tips are still helpful even if it’s not your first time at Art Prize, too.

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Fencing Class Adventure

September 1, 2011 By Nedra McDaniel 3 Comments

“My name is Inigo Montoya, you killed my father, prepare to die.”

So my fencing classes didn’t begin with my instructor saying anything that noble sounding to start our first class. Up until then, my fencing skills had been limited to light saber fights with the boys while multi tasking housework.

Every time I have seen that fight scene in “The Princess Bride” I always thought it would be cool to have those skills, but in my line of work, they aren’t really needed on an everyday basis.

So when my friend asked if I would be interested in taking fencing lessons with her, I thought,”why not?”

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