FSU/KCAD and ArtPrize partnership empowers student art careers
A Holland artist is among the students benefiting from paid internships created through a partnership between Ferris State University, Kendall College of Art and Design, and ArtPrize.
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Uncle Goose: Building a legacy of play, imagination and sustainability
Rooted in Grand Rapids' manufacturing legacy, Uncle Goose crafts handcrafted wooden toys that inspire imaginative play, promote learning, and prioritize sustainability.
KCAD alum Demi McNeal: Crafting custom elegance through fashion
Up-and-coming designer and KCAD alum Demi McNeal debuts her custom evening wear brand, Dominique Alyse, with a successful fashion show in Michigan.
How 2 West Michigan designers are turning plastic waste into art
Two KCAD alumni are transforming plastic waste into durable recycled materials. They are showcasing their sustainable innovation at the “Fragments to Form” exhibit, which runs through Nov. 22.
Take a journey into regenerative design with Common Object
KCAD grads Justin Beitzel and Fernando Ramirez share their philosophy of regenerative design in their firm Common Object, which helps organizations take steps toward sustainability.
Holland-based educator and artist Devin DuMond paints path for public art
Devin DuMond's dual roles as an artist and KCAD educator underscore their commitment to nurturing talent while leaving a lasting impact on the community through public art.
How KCAD student collaborations are building community
Since 2016, a group of graduate students in KCAD's Master of Architecture program have had an opportunity to offer a solution to an architecture issue in Grand Rapids. The projects have included designing a greenhouse, wayfinding project, and visioning new uses for a historic building.
Designing a better world: Wege High School Collaborative Studio builds skills and networks
The Wege High School Collaborative Studio is a summer program that gives West Michigan high school students hands-on experience in sustainable design and problem-solving. Deadline to apply is June 23.
Art and Healing: Collaborative project at Corewell Health’s cancer pavilion
What happened when students from the Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University partnered with Corewell Health to bring the healing power of art to the Cancer Pavilion.
Modular housing provides affordable homes to help address the housing shortage
In order to address the housing shortage in Grand Rapids, the city and surrounding entities are looking carefully at increasing accessibility and affordability of housing. One local company, InnovaLab is quickly adding to the number of housing units, with cost-efficient, quick-build modular homes.
