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ArtPrize: Talk to the Artists
ArtPrize: Talk to the Artists
ArtPrize: Talk to the Artists
Wow, it's hard to believe that we are getting ready to kick off ArtPrize 8 in less that a week! (Preview week kicked off on Wednesday, August 14th, but the official start of ArtPrize will be next Wednesday, September 21st.) I have been to each and every ArtPrize. One of the things I've learned over the years is there is always more to art than meets the eye.
ArtPrize Announces New Grants for Artists Worth $55,000
ArtPrize Announces New Grants for Artists Worth $55,000
ArtPrize Announces New Grants for Artists Worth $55,000
ArtPrize today announced a brand new grant program for 2016. ArtPrize Featured Public Projects will grant $55,000 directly to artists, ranging from $10,000 to $15,000 per project. The grants will be given to artists for entries at four ArtPrize venues: Vandenberg (Calder) Plaza, Ah-Nab-Awen Park, Grand River and Gillett Bridge.
ArtPrize 2011 Draws Nearly 2,000 Artists To The Palette!
ArtPrize 2011 Draws Nearly 2,000 Artists To The Palette!
ArtPrize 2011 Draws Nearly 2,000 Artists To The Palette!
ArtPrize Grand Rapids is world-renowned and has drawn 1,996 artists to the competition's upcoming third annual event this fall! Yesterday was the official deadline for artists to submit their work and space requirements.  So far, 600 applicants have been placed.  Others have until the end of the month to find a home for their artwork.
2012 Art Prize Rule Changes!
2012 Art Prize Rule Changes!
2012 Art Prize Rule Changes!
The talent pool for next year's Art Prize competition in Grand Rapids will shrink by the top ten winners selected this year. That makes a ton of sense since the idea is to give all artists a fair shot at winning some prize money and recognition in the community for his or her accomplishment.  If the same people win every year then the competition will lose its appeal and possibly intimidate some u
Buy Your Fav Tunes & Help Japan Rebuild!
Buy Your Fav Tunes & Help Japan Rebuild!
Buy Your Fav Tunes & Help Japan Rebuild!
Relief efforts from the musical community couldn't have come at a more crucial time as Japan braces for a second tsunami following a 6.5 earthquake that hit the coastline earlier today! Several of Channel 957's most talented artists have come together to donate their tunes to help raise money for earthquake and tsunami survivors.