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Chihuly
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
www.meijergardens.org
This outdoor exhibition will feature fourteen monumental glass sculptures located in various areas of the Gardens. Chihuly designed the exhibition specifically to respond to the horticultural focus and natural conditions of each of the respective sites. This exhibit celebrates the efforts of one of the world's foremost artists across the campus of one of the nation's most unique cultural organizations. In addition, guests will be able to enjoy two permanent installations; in Meijer Gardens' atrium and the recently installed ceiling spanning the new cafe'.
ArtPrize
artprize.org
ArtPrize has been created to reboot the conversation between artists and audiences on a grand scale. There is no single curator. You will submit your proposal on the ArtPrize website and then negotiate for a space in one of the many ArtPrize venues across the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA. The top prize is $250,000 and is awarded based on public vote. During ArtPrize 2009, 1,262 artists showed work in 62 venues throughout a 3 square mile area of Grand Rapids. Over 100,000 people flooded the city during the two and half week event, casting 334,219 votes during two rounds of voting. ArtPrize is an international competition. $449,000 is divided among the Top 10 finalists.
Princess Diana Exhibit
Grand Rapids Art Museum
artmuseumgr.org
More than a decade after her death, Princess Diana's memory still stirs interest and emotion. The exhibition presents the life and humanitarian work of one of the 20th century's most remarkable women through nine galleries containing 150 objects-ranging from her royal wedding gown and 28 of her designer dresses to family heirlooms, personal mementos, paintings and rare home movies and photos. The exhibition is on loan from the Althorp Estate, the Spencer family's 500-year-old ancestral home. This exhibit is a part of the 100th Anniversary celebration of the Grand Rapids Art Museum. The opening event will also celebrate the contributions of 30 local women to GRAM throughout its 100-year history.
