Learn more about the artists hosted by Lions and Rabbits Center For the Arts during ArtPrize 2022!

Hi! My name is Kim Thai Nguyen and I am an illustrator and artist, born and raised in West Michigan. My work is primarily digital, which I love because I can easily experiment with bright colors…

What's uppp. I'm Nina Lu (卢妮娜), a muralist, illustrator and graphic designer. My work begins with words, and ends at the intersection of environmental studies and the visual arts….

My formal art education began with Early College Courses at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. I continued on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Creighton University…

My name is Lisa Pavia and I’m a Grand Rapids-based illustrator. I am originally from Flushing, Michigan—on the east side of the state—but moved here about ten years ago to go to Kendall College of Art & Design. I majored in graphic design and took a few printmaking classes while I was there..

Amanda Fairbanks recently pivoted from working as an Occupational Therapist to a full time focus on growing her artistic skills, styles, and creative opportunities. Her work has been featured in local restaurants, cafes and bars as well as Art Prize 2018. In February 2022 she won an Art Battle event and will travel to Chicago and represent Grand Rapids in the Midwest competition.

Hi, I'm Dave. I love painting big letters on crusty outdoor walls, playing with my hyper active dogs, and scrolling endlessly through art and design on Dribbble and Pinterest. Letterforms are my go to whenever I pick up pencil and paper. I started playing with letters back in 2012 and found a medium I wanted to stick with.

Guillermo ‘ASMA Speeks’ Sotelo is an artist born and raised in Grand Rapids, currently living in southwest Michigan. With over 10 years of experience in writing graffiti, ASMA is using his roots in this culture and art form to push his artwork to the next level. Painting on walls has been a hobby since he could actually write, now he’s doing it professionally. From mural installations with Lions And Rabbits Center for the Arts..

Meet Maddison Chaffer an influential, muralist creating and illustrating across the city of Grand Rapids! Maddie has worked with Lions and Rabbits on After Dark 2020 Uptown and Barricades. They tackle complex themes through vibrant colors and shapes. Get the inside scoop about their work below!

a multi-disciplinary artist hailing from the breezy coast of Long Beach, CA. I settled in Grand Rapids after a fun stint in KCAD while I got my B.F.A. in Metals and Jewelry with a minor in Sculpture and Functional Art.

I am an artist and creator born and raised in West Michigan. Studying illustration at GVSU inspired me to test out many mediums. After graduation I searched for ways to create involving others. This helped me recently discover a love for curating.

I'm an illustrator, visual storyteller, and designer passionate about amplifying voices, nerding-out on research-based illustration and design, and creating works that tell a story.

Hello, my name is Leandra I also go by Lace for when I make art. Others know me for being a painter and some will know me for my digitals. In what I do will always be purposeful. A lot of who I am is based off of tackling pieces I’ve never done, but will make it work no matter what. Till this day I stand as a mindful artist and will fulfill every moment of it.

Kim Kunze, a clinical psychologist, has been painting since she was a kid. She finds painting truly helps her process human experiences and emotions. We had the pleasure of working with Kim on After Dark, Windows GR and storm drains throughout 2020. Checkout more of her inspiring story below as she grows into her career as an artist.

Congratulations to New City Neighbors, the business winner for Lions and Rabbits Center for the Arts very first Creative Curation Makeover!

Before Brandon “The SEVENth” McCall accumulated millions of streams online, opened up for national acts, toured in 8 countries, and gained high profile press coverage on online media outlets - The Grand Rapids, Michigan native…

These artists have gone through our Creative Exploration and Creative Expansion programs where they have practiced what it takes to bring a project from ideation to fruition. At this point they are ready to move forward, build their artistic career independently and get in the field!

Asia Horne is the founder of Free Alchemy Studio in Grand Rapids. She is a monumental leader and voice in our community expressing her wisdom through multimedia design and audiovisual experiences…

2022 brings in new endeavors and we are excited to share a sequence of intergenerational programs to serve the community. Focused on community storytelling and artisan relationships…

Meet DeVante, an artist using their talents of expression through mediums of digital painting, music production, illustration, murals and graphic design. DeVante is an artist of many skillsets. We first worked with them on Windows GR 2020, their piece below is now a part of the Grand Rapids Public Museum permanent collection…