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Artist Paul Collins in his studio with his signature cigar and favorite leather hat.
Paul Collins: ‘The Traveling Artist’ and his global vision of hope for humanity

Over a lifetime of global exploration and artistic talent, Michigan artist Paul Collins shares his profound vision of dignity, resilience, and, most importantly, our shared humanity in The Traveling Artist, an engaging new exhibition at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit.  

Meghan Distel, a Tony Awards voting member, ponders the legacy of Broadway Grand Rapids and the impact theatre has had on the region.
Broadway Grand Rapids: Accessibility, innovation raise the curtain for all

Broadway Grand Rapids is changing lives through creative accessibility programs and collaborations within the community. With tools like the GalaPro app and tactile Touch Tours, the theater makes sure that everyone can enjoy the enchantment of live shows. Under the leadership of Meghan Distel, it establishes a fresh benchmark for inclusivity, demonstrating here in West Michigan that theater is meant for everyone.  

Adrian Butler is a DJ, producer, content creator, and artist.
Exhibit A’s comeback celebrates Grand Rapids’ unique style and collaborative spirit

As Grand Rapids readies itself for the electrifying return of Exhibit A, there’s a palpable energy running through our city’s creative community, which is being included and elevated once again in this beloved event that has not been staged since 2019.

Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen
Focus Area: Series stories that propagate joy and inspiration within our community

Publisher Tommy Allen shares a collection of series stories that propagate joy within our community.

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Building a self-care toolbox is as easy as 1, 2, 3

Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen has been thinking a lot lately about self-care. He sat down with three West Michigan locals who each have a distinct self-care practice to talk about how they set themselves up for success when it comes to mindfulness. 

Think we can’t fix the talent pipeline issue here? Spectrum and GVSU have thoughts on that.

The BHSH Spectrum Health West Michigan Nurse Scholar program seeks to fill the nursing pipeline with an education scholarship program built in partnership with Grand Valley State University and a more than $19 million investment.

Atucún Farmer Efren Madriaga at The Lantern
Checking in with Chad Morton of Roast Umber and Atucún

Chad Morton checks back in with Rapid Growth's Publisher Tommy Allen on the anniversary of this local startup's Published Together piece from 2021. 

At Pharmhouse Wellness it’s all in the family (business) this Mother’s Day

Stories of Michigan's cannabis dispensaries are often told via the info submitted to agencies from LARA to the MEDC, but at Pharmhouse Wellness, it's a family affair. 

Attracted to GR’s collaborative music history, Dogtown Studio builds up our artists’ community

Publisher Tommy Allen sits down with Dogtown Studio’s Co-Founder Robby Fischer (both wearing N95 masks) to learn firsthand how this Westside studio is helping our area musicians connect more fully to their audience. 

Edwin Collazo of City Built Brewing Company
G-Sync Editorial: Restaurants to the Power of You

While the new year is a time of welcoming resolutions, as you consider 2021, how about leveraging ones that impact our community and embrace two of our most powerful resources: creativity and the power of you.

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