tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556274191887103437.post441769433912887492..comments2024-03-13T07:02:59.760-04:00Comments on MY HOTEL LIFE: Meet the Artist: Gretchen MinnhaarGeorge Aquinohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03759794926920834456noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556274191887103437.post-79881876402212301612009-07-29T22:48:50.234-04:002009-07-29T22:48:50.234-04:00Paul Collins has a gallery in the corner of Pearl ...Paul Collins has a gallery in the corner of Pearl and Monroe just right behind the Senator Vandenberg statue. The JW"s theme is art inspired by Grand Rapid's sister Cities of Perugia, Zapopan, Bielsko-Biala, Ga District and Omihachiman. We commissioned local photographer, Dan Watts, to photograph the sister cities. His photos graces every room in the hotel. Also the skywalk gallery between the Amway and JW showcases Dan's photos. We also feature local artist works in our Founder's Suite, concierge lounge, admin offices, cafeteria and six.one.six restaurant. The origami inspired pieces behind the bellstand and the first floor meeting rooms are works by an artist originally from Big Rapids. Thanks for reading my blog.George Aquinohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03759794926920834456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7556274191887103437.post-24594016443383111522009-07-29T22:39:34.218-04:002009-07-29T22:39:34.218-04:00This is very cool. I definitely look forward to se...This is very cool. I definitely look forward to seeing the works of art at the JW.<br />There is a painting over on Ionia Street that I see almost every day on my way to lunch/dinner that I just love. I recently found out that it is from a Grand Rapids artist that is featured over at the Amway Grand named Paul Collins. I thought it was cool finding that my favorite piece out of all of them at the gallery was from a local artist.<br />Are there any artworks being presented at the JW from local artists?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com