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"Intersections" artist explores layers of meaning in prize-winning piece

Anila Quayyum Agha's work tied for the Juried Grand Prize and took home the Public Vote Grand Prize in this year's ArtPrize. Her study of cultural differences and exclusion play deeply into the meaning of the work. read more

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ArtPrize 2014 Awards: Anila Quayyum Agha wins hearts of jurors, public

Artist Anila Quayyum Agha, of Indianapolis, won big at the 2014 ArtPrize Awards, winning the Installation category award as well as both Grand Prizes, taking home $300,000 for her installation “Intersections.” read more

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ArtPrize awards celebration planned for Rosa Parks Circle

The celebration of the final winners at Rosa Parks Circle, open to the public, will include performances by Troll for Trout and Domestic Problems. read more

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ArtPrize voting heads into Round 2 with 20 public vote finalists

[PHOTOS] This year, the final vote has shifted from a choice of one vote out of 10 options to voting for as many as you want out of a finalist list of 20 entries within four categories. read more

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Disability is not a struggle: Panel discusses intersections between art, disability, bodies

Panelists Neil Marcus and Petra Kuppers and moderator Chris Smit walked the audience through understanding disability and art, bringing to light the culture of disability in our culture that is hidden in plain sight. read more

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Public responds to discussion of art, tech, new platforms for design incubators

[VIDEO] Right after watching the Critical Discourse discussion of art and technology, these respondents stopped to share their own insights and learning. Each night, response stations will be available for the public to share their opinions. read more

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Why time based art takes time: Categorical distinctions of criteria for ArtPrize 2014

ArtPrize can become the post-biennial model for large scale art festivals that promote learning and discourse above all else- but it will need to define mutual terms that represent a consensus amongst experts and a caring public, and not leave it to a single judge to define and enforce each year. read more

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Open voting for all ArtPrize entries in "Round One" ends Saturday

With races between artwork extremely close, your vote counts. The ability to vote for any and every entries ends this Saturday at 11:59. On Sunday, Round 2 voting will commence after the announcement of the Public's Top 20. read more

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Critical Discourse on Detroit: Design 99's neighborhood work as artists

As a native Detroiter, I grew up hearing “As goes Detroit, so goes the nation.” When artists can create meaningful change and invite both solo meditation and public discussion, they are truly impacting society. read more

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Shortlist reveals insight into juror selection process

Last night's event revealed the juror's top 20 category selections, plus their top five venue selections. Jurors revealed not only their selections but their process and what attracted them to the winning works. read more

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I don't like it: How not to form critical discourse about art

When we talk about art, I have just one rule: you can't just say "I like it" or "I don't like it." Quality art criticism is not about being honest for the enjoyment of honesty alone- it is about helping the viewer and the artist.
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Experts take to panel to discuss both public, juried top 20

On Monday, October 6 art experts lead the conversation around the public and juried top 20 ArtPrize candidates for 3-dimensional and time-based categories.
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Public responds to discussion of art, disability

[VIDEO] Right after watching the Critical Discourse discussion of disability and art, these respondents stopped to share their own insights and learning. Each night, response stations will be available for the public to share their opinions.
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Public responds to Art21 preview, artist conversation about process

[VIDEO] Right after viewing the sneak preview of Art21 and having a chance to ask questions of the artists featured in the film, these respondents stopped to share their own insights and learning. Each night, response stations will be available for the public to share their opinions.
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Public responds to Design 99 art practice in Detroit neighborhoods

[VIDEO] Right after attending Critical Discourse with Design 99 last night, many of the audience stopped by our response stations to reflect on the choices presented. Each night of Critical Discourse, response stations will be available for the public to share their opinions.
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Critical Discourse expands to seven events, invites public conversation

This year for ArtPrize, the Critical Discourse series is preparing to springboard the art conversation to new heights starting September 29.
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Official Exhibition, Showcase venues offer curated themes, longer hours, amenities

This year's ArtPrize Exhibition Centers and Showcase Venues contain more thematic installations and opportunities to participate in more educational programming, art making and art buying.
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New ArtPrize voting structure emphasizes public versus juror debate

New changes to the prize structure highlight the conversation between the public and art experts as a main feature of the event. Voting on the same categories helps facilitate this comparison.
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Go deeper: Community Media Center prepares unique ArtPrize coverage

The Community Media Center will provide opportunities for public response through multiple platforms: The Rapidian, GRTV and WYCE will be creating unique content geared at building broader conversation.
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SiTE:LAB to host ArtPrize exhibition preview to benefit The Rapidian

On Tuesday, September 23, SiTE:LAB will host its annual ArtPrize venue launch party. The ticketed event will celebrate the five year anniversary of The Rapidian. All ticket proceeds benefit The Rapidian.
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Public responds to "Why These Finalists" panel, panelists respond...

[VIDEO] Right after watching the Critical Discourse panelists praise and critique finalist works, these respondents stopped to share their own insights and learning. This time, the panelists also shared their insights on the experience of ArtPrize and why criticism is an important part of the event.
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Artists as disruptors: Building incubators where art, technology meet

At Friday night's Critical Discourse discussion with NEW INC members, the intersections of art and technology, highlighting disruptive work and helping artists, technologists and designers build sustainable work practices.
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"Walking on Water - Azurite" offers rare opportunity to view Niho...

Step out of the larger galleries which can be a madhouse during ArtPrize and into the slow and centuries old traditional art of Nihonga as interpreted by Makoto Fujimura.
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ArtPrize partners with ART21 for increase in robust programming, critique

ArtPrize and ART21 both work to bring more contemporary art and art education to the broadest audience possible through connecting art, digital media, and education.
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ArtPrize 2014: How to register, vote, map routes, all from your phone

A quick guide to using this year's ArtPrize app to register to vote, vote on your favorite entries, and navigate your way around.
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ArtPrize Off The Beaten Path: The Harris Building

The Harris Building has a rich history in Grand Rapids and offers new stories as a 2014 ArtPrize Venue.
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ArtPrize Off The Beaten Path: Downtown Market

Downtown Market offers a wide variety of art and eats during ArtPrize. Artwork, often placed in relation to its surroundings, is captured here in this photo essay.
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City as Muse celebrates installation at UICA

Local artist Rick Beerhorst has unveiled his largest painting to date, "City as Muse," an ArtPrize entry at the UICA.
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Artprize offers transit passes to increase diversity

Artprize is giving away free bus passes to community organizations to increase the diversity of the art competition.
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ArtPrize seeks to broaden conversation in 2014 programming, events

ArtPrize has added several new features this year in their efforts to deepen and emphasize the tension between public and expert opinion over "what is art" and "what is good art."
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Public responds to second night of "Why These Finalists" discussi...

[VIDEO] Right after watching the second night of "Why These Finalists,", these respondents stopped to share their own insights and learning.
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ArtPrize on Tap- Flight #6: Attendees encouraged to share ArtPrize experien...

ArtClub offers ArtPrize on Tap, an event geared to create an opportunity to share your ArtPrize experience and enjoy some delicious brew.
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Art of war at ArtPrize 2014

ArtPrize 2014 includes many thought-provoking entries that address the experience of war.
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My experience of ArtPrize: watching audiences connect with dance in differe...

The most significant interactions with "respirador (breather)" I witness come from two completely different groups: children, and retirees (65+ years old.) These two groups of people connect with the work in very different, but equally important ways.
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Artist caricatures ArtPrize, West Michigan, fellow artists with exhibit...

Anna Lisa Schneider describes her ink-drawn installation, "FartPrize" as, “a tongue-in-cheek, visual exploration of the entire ArtPrize experience.”
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Early hours: Outdoor venues provide art opportunities beyond official ArtPr...

For those who may not have available time during official venue hours, here are some options for catching art when indoor venues are closed.
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"Roundabout2" rare live performance captured on film

Hubert Dobler set his "Roundabout2" ArtPrize entry into motion in a sunken parking lot on Sunday, September 28.
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Catalyst Radio: ArtPrize's Critical Discourse to feature Susan Sollins...

Critical Discourse, part of ArtPrize 2014, is bringing to Grand Rapids notables of the art world, including on Oct. 2 Susan Sollins of Art21 and the documentary series “Art in the 21st Century” that airs on PBS.
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Five local galleries showcase ArtPrize entries

Five local art galleries in the downtown area are participating in ArtPrize this year. They are showcasing both local and international artists, most with comprehensive themed exhibitions and extra events.
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New ArtPrize voting structure emphasizes public versus juror debate

New changes to the prize structure highlight the conversation between the public and art experts as a main feature of the event. Voting on the same categories helps facilitate this comparison.
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Battling to get deeper: "Reciprocity" finds favor with public vot...

Marc Sijan's work, a contender as one of the public vote finalists, tells the story of his relationship with his father. Why do we- the public, children, parents- connect with this work?
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Award-winning art documentary series premieres in Grand Rapids

Director Susan Sollins and featured artists Leonardo Drew and Katharina Grosse present "Art in the 21st Century" and talk about their process of working on their artwork. Sollins, Drew and Grosse are this year's Grand Jurors for ArtPrize.
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ArtPrize artist Nick Reszetar's portrait series challenges beliefs on...

Nick Reszetar's ArtPrize entry "100 Drawn Portraits in a Year: An Exploration of My Community" offers viewers a moment to reflect on their communities and the diverse people they consist of.
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Public responds to Shortlist selections

[VIDEO] Right after attending the Jurors' Shortlist event last night, many of the audience stopped by our response stations to reflect on the choices presented. Each night of Critical Discourse, response stations will be available for the public to share their opinions.
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Story Matters: Brian Balderston explains attraction for artists to SiTE:LAB

Brian Balderston, from Present Company, explains why his team of artists was attracted to working with SiTE:LAB, and how Paul Amenta got them interested in participating in ArtPrize.
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Quilters enter ArtPrize with time-based performance piece

Quilt Mountain, an ArtPrize exhibition at Have Company on South Division, blends performance with contemporary textile art.
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Kendall ArtPrize exhibits "I Am: Money Matters"

Kendall College of Art and Design's ArtPrize exhibit in the Federal Building titled "I Am: Money Matters" explores the role in which money, or the lack of it, plays in all of our lives.
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ArtPrize continues "Entry for Sale" feature to help move visitors...

ArtPrize and the local art community continue to build new ways to involve visitors in supporting artists. ArtPrize saw a 25% increase in artists' sales of their work last year when they added the sales feature.
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ArtPrize provides opportunity for local residents to host visiting artists

The deadline is tomorrow: ArtPrize is once again facilitating connections between visiting artists and local citizens interested in hosting them.
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Conversations are critical to our understanding about art and its place in our community. The Community Media Center is proud to be the media sponsor for ArtPrize's Critical Discourse series. Here we've captured just a window into those events and conversations.

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