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Experts take to panel to discuss both public, juried top 20

Submitted 10-07-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

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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ArtPrize Off The Beaten Path: The Mitten Brewing Company

Submitted 10-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The microbrewery and pizzeria attracts ArtPrize visitors to the West Side with a dozen artworks, craft beer and ArtPies.

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ArtPrize Off The Beaten Path: Western Michigan University

Submitted 10-04-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

Western Michigan University dives into identity and dreamscape interpretations as a 2014 ArtPrize Venue.

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Art of war at ArtPrize 2014

Submitted 10-03-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

ArtPrize 2014 includes many thought-provoking entries that address the experience of war.

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Art that expresses need for peace: conversation with UICA curator Alexander Paschka, artist Ladislov Hanka

Submitted 10-02-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The UICA’s Alexander Paschka and artist Ladislov Hanka talk about bees and sharks, "Gun Country" and "There's Something Happening Here," belief and hope.

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Artist caricatures ArtPrize, West Michigan, fellow artists with exhibit "FartPrize"

Submitted 10-02-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

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

Submitted 10-02-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

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.

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ArtPrize partners with ART21 for increase in robust programming, critique

Submitted 09-30-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

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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Early hours: Outdoor venues provide art opportunities beyond official ArtPrize hours

Submitted 09-30-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

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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ArtPrize Off The Beaten Path: The Harris Building

Submitted 09-29-2014 under LOCAL LIFE

The Harris Building has a rich history in Grand Rapids and offers new stories as a 2014 ArtPrize Venue.

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