All things ArtPrize from around Grand Rapids.
ArtPrize 2014: Music Hub is St. Cecilia Music Center
St. Cecilia Music Center is the official ArtPrize music hub for ArtPrize 2014.
St. Cecilia Music Center is again also organizing the ArtPrize music busking sites at public places, with expanded locations for this year.
The busking sites will be in action from Sept. 25 (Thursday) to Oct. 4.
ArtPrize 2014
View our ArtPrize preview to learn about venue hours, voting deadlines, what's new this year and more.
ArtPrize 2014: Sneak Peek/Party at San Chez on Sunday
San Chez Bistro will host an ArtPrize sneak peek to support Avenue for the Arts on Sunday.
ArtPrize 2014: 25 Artists’ Entries Which Received $50,000 in Grant Money
A new grant has helped to make it possible for 25 artists to enter ArtPrize in 2014.
See who the artists are and where to find their entries.
Founders Brewing’s ArtPrize Beer Mosaic Promise Premieres August 20
ArtPrize begins Sept. 24, but you don't have to wait until next month to enjoy a taste of ArtPrize.
This year's ArtPrize beer, Mosaic Promise, premieres at Founders Brewing Co. on Aug. 20.
ArtPrize Announces Its Top 10 – ArtPrize Spotlight 2013
The first round of public voting for ArtPrize 2013 wrapped up at 11:59pm on Saturday. On Sunday, in front of crowds of people in Rosa Parks Circle, the ArtPrize Top 10 (so far) was announced. Did any of your favorites make it into the Top Ten this year? Check out all of the Top 10 entries after the jump!
ArtPrize Juried Awards ‘Shortlist’ Revealed Tonight – ArtPrize Spotlight 2013
It's an important night for ArtPrize 2013!
The Juried Awards Shortlist will be revealed tonight and could have a major influence on the public vote.
ArtPrize Weekend 1 [Photos] – ArtPrize Spotlight 2013
Gray clouds, but still a great start for ArtPrize!
Take a look at some pictures from opening weekend of ArtPrize 2013!
Giant Bra Hangs Outside Of American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge – ArtPrize Spotlight 2013
If you've been down Jefferson Street in Downtown Grand Rapids over that last couple of days and thought you spotted a giant, pink, polka-dotted bra, you are not crazy, it really is there! The bra is the work of Catherine Smith-Brzeczkiewicz, and is her entry for ArtPrize this year. Her goal with the piece? To raise awareness for breast cancer and to honor her mother who she said dealt the cancer w
ArtPrize 2013 – More Volunteers Needed
ArtPrize 2013 begins September 18!
Event organizers and volunteers are working hard to prepare for the big event, but more volunteers are still needed.
Top 5 Places For A First Date In West Michigan
Dating can be hard. So, why should picking the place to go for your first date be difficult? You don't want to go somewhere too loud, or too boring, or where the food or service aren't good. The first date is what determines whether or not there is a second date, or a third, so you have to do it right.
I've taken it upon myself (not that I'm any "dating expert" or anything) to compile a
Coming To ArtPrize 2013...
There will be hundreds of entries at ArtPrize 2013. At the time of this post, 186 entries are confirmed for this year's competition.
We've highlighted a few of this year's notable entries.