ArtPrize

Make it a Grand Getaway

Come for ArtPrize, stay for what CNN calls one of America’s 10 Best Towns to Visit and LinkedIn says is the #1 U.S. City on the Rise. Grand Rapids is known for art and culture, craft beverages, food, agritourism, family fun and outdoor recreation – and you can experience all of these within the ArtPrize district, which encompasses 200+ restaurants, 10 breweries and distilleries, five museums, a farmer’s market and walking/running/biking trails along one of Michigan’s best fishing rivers.

ArtPrize coincides with a number of other community festivals, including the Beer City Brewers Festival and TechWeek GR. In 2026, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is hosting a Dale Chihuly exhibit during ArtPrize – CHIHULY at Mejier Gardens (May 1-Nov. 1, 2026) showcases monumental glass installations, vibrant reeds and stunning site-specific installations by the renowned artist.

ArtPrize 2025 Review

Didn’t make it to ArtPrize 2025? Here’s a look at some of the awesome experiences you missed:

• 931 art pieces created by 1,100 artists from 38 states and 18 countries, showcased across 155 venues.
• “Arras” an intricately woven glass installation created by Mark Lewanski, which won the $100,000 public grand prize.
• Arborialis, a three-story, 9,000 sq. ft.  luminarium that immersed visitors in a sensory celebration of nature, creativity and the power of collective wonder.
• A lavish carnival-inspired opening celebration complete with a parade, brass bands, costumed performers and a spectacular fireworks show.
• A festive half-time show featuring R&B-country fusion performer Tiera Kennedy and two Michigan music acts.
• A festive awards ceremony revealing the public and juried award-winners.

Stay tuned for ArtPrize 2026 experiences!

ArtPrize Every Day

You don’t have to wait for ArtPrize 2026 to get a sense of it – you can revisit past ArtPrizes anytime through entries that have been permanently installed in Grand Rapids. A number of ArtPrize entries are also included in our self-guided Center City, Heartside, North Quarter, Uptown and West Side mural tours, and our Downtown East and Downtown West sculpture tours.

How do I get to ArtPrize?

Downtown Grand Rapids sits at the intersection of the US-131 and I-196 expressways, making it an easy destination from all directions. Street, lot and ramp parking is available throughout downtown – see the city’s parking webpage for maps and costs. Be aware that parking may fill up fast, especially on weekends. You can skip parking when you use The Rapid bus system, which routes from many outlying areas into downtown. Bicyclists will find hundreds of bike parking spaces downtown, and e-scooter and e-bike rentals are available throughout a 12-square mile radius of the city, including downtown.

Before You Arrive

Revisit past ArtPrizes through entries that have been permanently installed in Grand Rapids. You can also the Experience Guide  on ArtPrize.org and subscribe to our TravelLink enewsletter for the latest ArtPrize developments and other things to see and do before, during and after ArtPrize!

Explore 1 of America’s Best Towns to Visit

CNN named Grand Rapids 1 of America’s 10 Best Towns to Visit in 2024 – and ArtPrize is an ideal time to see why. In addition to the “creative energy” exemplified by ArtPrize, CNN praised the city’s inventive dining scene, thriving beer community, easy access to culture and family-friendly recreation. You can experience all of these within the ArtPrize district, which encompasses 200+ restaurants, 11 breweries, five museums and walking/running/biking trails along one of Michigan’s best fishing rivers.

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