Art lovers, hopeful artists and various media filled the ArtPrize Studio at the ArtPrize Hub last night on 41 Sheldon Boulevard SE, eager to hear whom this year's jurors' selected for notice among this year's entries. The Rapidian and GRTV interviewed a variety of audience members after the event to get their reaction with community journalist, Jim Moreno, doing the interviews and Brandon Cooley as the cameraman. Interviews include a community member, an Artprize volunteer and juror, a curator of a site and a former Executive Director of ArtPrize.
Community responds to Jurors' Shortlist: Kelly Davis at ArtPrize 9
Community member Kelly Davis discusses jurors' pick and personal favorite, El Sueño Americano (The American Dream).
Community responds to Jurors' Shortlist: Larry Ossei-Mensah at ArtPrize 9
New York-based independent curator and cultural critic Larry Ossei-Mensah talks importance of accessibility to art with community journalist Jim Moreno.
Community responds to Jurors' Shortlist: Amy Norkus at ArtPrize 9
ArtPrize volunteer and community member, Amy Norkus discusses how interesting it was to see jurors' picks reflect the current political climate including topics such as the environment and racism.
Community responds to Jurors' Shortlist: Catherine Creamer at ArtPrize 9
Catherine Creamer, former Executive Director of ArtPrize, discusses how the jurors picks will continue the dialogue between the public and the professionals.
Community responds to Jurors' Shortlist: Steve Fridsma at ArtPrize 9
ArtPrize Team Leader for Monroe Community Church, Steve Fridsma, discusses how excited they are to be a pick for Outstanding Venue and the art's focus on love, community and relationships.
A full list of this year's jurors' picks can be found here.
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