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ArtPrize
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What:
ArtPrize - be a part of the public vote for the biggest prize for art in the world.
Where:
When:
September 19 - October 7, 2012
How:
You come to Grand Rapids. You register to vote at one of the Exhibition Centers. You become part of a live conversation and vote for what you like best.
Guide Books, Maps and Metro Cards, Oh My!
Art Prize is a scavenger hunt through Grand Rapids. Get your walking shoes on, but grab a map to navigate your way around. A guide, map, wristband and Metro Card will help make the most of your ArtPrize experience. Use your Metro Card to ride the Rapid bus for FREE during ArtPrize. Buy your ArtPrize Guide Book, Map and Metro Pass at The Hub, any of the Exhibition Centers, participating Meijer locations, JW Marriott and The Amway Grand Plaza Hotel. Metro Passes are normally $5 each. When you buy the guidebook and map for $15, you can get up to four ArtPrize Metro Passes for only $2.50 each.
SmartPhone Apps Available
Do you have a smart phone? There is an iPhone app in the iTunes Store and new this year, the DROID app is available in the Market. Simply search for "ArtPrize" in either place. You can vote using these handy apps or simply use the mobile site at m.artprize.org.
Shop 'Til You Drop
Feel like shopping? You can purchase ArtPrize merchandise at the Exhibition Centers and The Hub (map) for you or a friend - or both! Or take a look at all the merchandise at the ArtPrize online store.
ArtPrize 2011:
In 2011, ArtPrize had 162 venues throughout Grand Rapids that showcased the work of 1,582 artists from 36 countries and 42 states. ArtPrize Executive Director, Catherine Creamer, said artists traveled from as far away as Austria, Singapore, South Africa, and Argentina to compete for $450,000 in prizes.
New to ArtPrize 2012:
2012 will bring a new Juried Grand Prize to ArtPrize for $100,000. The $100,000 award will be added to a revised list of public and juried prizes that will be distributed at the end of the 19-day event. The new award increases the total awards the event distributes to $550,000, making it the largest total prize purse for art in the world.In addition to the Juried Grand Prize, ArtPrize will also increase its other juried awards to $20,000 each. The organization selected five categories to recognize:
- Two-Dimensional
- Three-Dimensional
- Time and Performance
- Urban Space
- Venue
The changes in Juried Prizes will result in a revision of the ArtPrize Public Vote Awards as well:
- Top Prize 2011: $250,000 2012: $200,000
- 2nd 2011: $100,000 2012: $75,000
- 3rd 2011: $50,000 2012: $50,000
- 4th-10th 2011: $7,000 2012: $5,000
10 Art Experiences
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ArtPrize
The world’s richest, most radically open arts competition takes place every autumn in downtown Grand Rapids. More than 1,500 artists display their work … and you vote for the winner! More
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Grand Rapids Ballet
Michigan’s only professional ballet company celebrates its 40th season with more than 50 performances of classical and contemporary dance, from The Nutcracker to Dracula. More
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Grand Rapids Symphony
One of America’s leading regional orchestras presents more than 400 performances each year, spanning an incredible range of music and performance styles – from Mozart to Michael Jackson. More
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Opera Grand Rapids
Michigan’s longest-running professional opera company assembles national and regional talent for three annual main stage productions. This season: Il Trovatore, The Magic Flute and La Boheme. More
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Broadway Grand Rapids
Enjoy high-quality Broadway productions in one of the Midwest’s finest performing arts facilities. This season’s lineup includes White Christmas, Les Miz, Mary Poppins and Cats. More
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Community Theatre
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre presents classic crowd-pleasers like this season’s Wizard of Oz and Harvey. Actors’ Theatre focuses on more innovative fare – Spring Awakening is on this year’s schedule.
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Art Museums
Grand Rapids Art Museum supplements its collection of more than 5,000 works of art with popular touring exhibits, while Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts offers the latest art forms and creative ideas More
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Films
Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts presents a wide range of independent films in its new downtown theatre. More than 80 additional screens around town offer more commercial movies. More
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Sculpture
Downtown streets are lined with significant sculptures, while Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park places large-scale works by world-renowned artists in gorgeous natural settings. More
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Music
From national touring acts to popular regional favorites, Grand Rapids is alive with the sound of music all year long. Many annual concert series focus on specific music genres or performance niches More
