artprize

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.

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.

Horses have been prominently seen in art for centuries. ArtPrize is no different. At least 18 ArtPrize entries feature horses this year. View our list and see where to find them.

This Saturday, the Monroe Center Chalk Flood and Street Fair will celebrate the return of ArtPrize. All are invited to attend and create works of their own this weekend in downtown Grand Rapids.

ArtPrize works to make alternative transportation accessible by offering $5 busing passes, support for bicyclists and more.

Earlier this year, we learned that there would be one entry in the Grand River at ArtPrize Seven. Jane Cassidy’s “Brumaire is the color”, an audio/visual installation, was set to be installed on the underside of the Pearl Street Bridge. Cassidy has had to withdraw from ArtPrize after the installation proved to be too difficult to get installed.

The ArtPrize HUB at 41 Sheldon Blvd is ArtPrize headquarters. The HUB will host talks, events, retail sales and last year's winner "Intersections". The grand opening of The HUB is Saturday, September 19, from 9AM - Noon.

Anila Quayyum Agha’s ArtPrize 2014 winning piece "Intersections" will be on display at this year's ArtPrize competition.

The first day of ArtPrize will feature a Bob Ross look-alike competition. Ross hosted The Joy of Painting on PBS from 1983 - 1994.

Tickets are available now for ArtPrize OnScreen: Presented by Waterfront Film Festival.