http://www.gjarts.org/blog Just another WordPress weblog Tue, 06 Apr 2010 20:18:36 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The Grand Valley Arts Forum for artists which the Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture sponsored at the Art Center on March 20, 2010 brought out 60 local artists and other participants and the discussion that ensued showed an overwhelming desire for more interaction among creative individuals (artists, performers, writers, ... http://www.gjarts.org/blog/index.php/creative-industries/march-20-2010-grand-valley-arts-forum/ The holidays are a magical time and in Grand Junction, Colorado that's certainly true, especially with the ground still covered by the near record nine inch snowfall we had earlier in December.  There are cultural events and activities everywhere,  and plenty of places to find works of art for all types of gift-giving, ... http://www.gjarts.org/blog/index.php/arts-and-culture/grand-junctions-cultural-scene-is-always-merry-and-bright/ The Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture just presented the annual Champion of the Arts Awards to three outstanding local businesses and individuals:  St. Mary’s Hospital & Medical Center, Pamela Blythe of Blythe Group + Co., and Krystyn Hartman (Grand Valley Magazine). St. Mary’s Hospital was nominated by the Western ... http://www.gjarts.org/blog/index.php/arts-and-culture/grand-junction-champion-of-the-arts/ Welcome to the Grand Junction Commission on Arts and Culture's brand new blog - which hasn't gotten underway yet but I hope to have this up and running soon, so stay tuned!  There's so much outstanding and excellent art being done in our community - from visual to performing to literary - and ... http://www.gjarts.org/blog/index.php/arts-and-culture/hello-world/