ARTPRIZE

A West Michigan artist has honored Michigan's lengthy Rock'N Roll tradition with six foot by six foot mural on the west side.

It's safe to say that one ArtPrize Artist stands out as the most unique artist in the competition.  Dartagnan Little is a convicted felon who created his entry while behind bars.  "America" was crafted at Baraga Correctional Facility, where Little resides due to an attempted murder and sexual assault conviction in 1987...

Do you remember the artist in ArtPrize 2015 whose work was literally dismantled, stolen, by the public last year? He was Jeffrey Augustine Songco, and he's back with a new work.

Stacie Tamaki is bringing miniature origami to Grand Central Market & Deli for the third straight year at ArtPrize. Watch as Tamaki demonstrates how she makes "Tinygami" and offers tips for beginners. She also explains the symbolism behind her origami mobiles.

Christopher Schardt's "Light Ripples" is in the Grand River next to the Blue Bridge for ArtPrize Eight. The underwater LED sculpture's electronics have been damaged by water. It is possible the sculpture will not be operational for the entirety of ArtPrize.

ArtPrize 8 kicks off today and police are urging the hundreds of thousands people visiting to use caution and common sense while walking around exploring the art. There are 1,400 exhibits at around 170 locations throughout the downtown area...

The Grand Valley State University Laker Marching Band, GVSU Dance Company and WGVU Nerd Walk will kick-off ArtPrize Wednesday, September 21, at Rosa Parks Circle in downtown Grand Rapids.

Music hasn't been a strength of ArtPrize, but it is slowly becoming a bigger part of the event and the music featured is getting better. This year, there are over 50 musical entries in the Blue Bridge Music Festival. Listen to some of the best.

ArtPrize brings thousands to Grand Rapids and kids are always a big part of the event. Many schools take trips to explore ArtPrize and families spend time downtown too. Sometimes the art kids enjoy most is the same artwork that's favored by jurors and the public, but often it's not. Here are the best ArtPrize entries for kids to see at ArtPrize Eight!

Are you ready? Are you ready for some incredible art, crowds, fun and excitement? ArtPrize 8 is but days away and the excitement kicks off next week with the opening the 2016 most-attended public art event on the planet!

ArtPrize On-Screen is back with ten new films at ArtPrize Eight.

Jeffrey Augustine Songco's installation "Revelry" brought 2,700 pounds of Mardi Gras beads to Calder Plaza in Grand Rapids at ArtPrize 2015. Those beads were (mistakenly?) taken on opening weekend. Songco is back for ArtPrize Eight with the "Macarena" at UICA.