2015

ArtPrize officially begins on September 23, but Monroe North is getting an early start tonight as more than 100 ArtPrize entries will be part of a sneak peek event.

ArtPrize today announced that Dan Cameron will replace Franklin Sirmans on the ArtPrize Seven Grand Prize Jury.

Over 440,000 people visited ArtPrize in 2014. ArtPrize helps to make navigating the crowds easier with options for those traveling by bike or bus, but alternative transportation is not always an option. Check our guide to parking in Grand Rapids during ArtPrize.

NetWork 2 NewWork is an all-volunteer group which helps those who are unemployed, underemployed, or making a career change. On September 22, they will visit ArtPrize venues as part of a free networking event in Grand Rapids.

Artists of all ages came out for the Monroe Center Chalk Flood and Street Fair on Saturday afternoon in Grand Rapids.

Anila Quayyum Agha’s “Intersections” won the Public Vote and the Juried Award at ArtPrize 2014. The popular entry has been installed at The HUB for the duration of ArtPrize Seven.

The ArtPrize HUB at 41 Sheldon Blvd is ArtPrize headquarters. The HUB will host multiple events, serve as the main retail location and host last year’s winning piece “Intersections”. This morning, The HUB celebrated its grand opening.

ArtPrize OnScreen: Presented by Waterfront Film Festival brings a film competition to ArtPrize for the first time. There are 22 films in three categories: narrative, documentary and short. Watch the trailers of the narrative films.

ArtPrize OnScreen: Presented by Waterfront Film Festival is a new addition to ArtPrize. ArtPrize OnScreen is a film competition featuring 22 films in three categories. Watch all of the trailers of the documentaries.

ArtPrize OnScreen: Presented by Waterfront Film Festival brings a separate film competition to ArtPrize for the first time. There are a total 22 films entered in ArtPrize OnScreen. Watch the trailers of the short films.

Big crowds, long walks and 1,550 works of art. It's best to have a plan when you visit ArtPrize with kids. Little legs get tired fast. The ArtPrize Guide for Kids will help you to make the most of your family's time in downtown Grand Rapids.

Dogs are a part of the family. They inspire artists for many reasons. At least 16 ArtPrize entries feature dogs in 2015. See where to find them.