Exploring lesser-known venues pays off for serious art lovers
Tucked away in an industrial area on Monroe Avenue, a local church gains ArtPrize visitors’ attention by bringing in pieces that work together to provide meaning and connection. read more
Two-day Blue Bridge Music Festival to be a connecting point between visual art and sound
This weekend a range of musical genres can be heard on the Blue Bridge, an ArtPrize Eight venue. Check out music, art entries, two local breweries, a record label and radio station WYCE. read more
This place is not abandoned: How the Cultura Collective is approaching ArtPrize
During a time when the entire city is growing, in competition and undergoing cultural upheaval in its attempt for relevance to the contemporary art world, the work of the Cultura Collective is an ambitious symbol of local solidarity, rather than a token of diversity. read more
Family of artists creates city-wide game of 'I Spy' for ArtPrize Eight
Aaron Zenz and his six kids placed a thousand rocks with hand-painted faces around Grand Rapids for visitors to find while they explore the city, which has transformed into one giant venue for displaying and interacting with art. read more
Almost Home: Grand Rapids in Focus is ArtPrize at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
ArtPrize at Meijer Gardens read more