All things ArtPrize from around Grand Rapids.
Half Fish, Half Bike, ‘Trout Bike’ on the Streets at ArtPrize [Video]
There are two things ArtPrize Eight is not short on: surprises and fish.
The Public Vote Final 20 includes entries featuring trout and sturgeon as subject matter.
ArtPrize ‘Amazing Race’-Style Event is Saturday
The sixth annual Michigan Adventure Race: ArtPrize Edition will be held Saturday, October 8 in Grand Rapids. The race will wind through ArtPrize and feature both mental and physical challenges.
ArtPrize Awards Ceremony on Friday: TV, Watch Party, More
ArtPrize will hold the Eighth Annual ArtPrize Awards Ceremony on Friday, October 7 at Grand Rapids Civic Theatre. The celebration will include a live TV broadcast, public watch party and more.
‘Bent Sub Sandwich’ at ArtPrize Eight [Video]
A porcelain sculpture of a bent sub sandwich is drawing reactions at ArtPrize Eight.
Learn the story behind "Bent Sub Sandwich."
‘Father Time’ is a Working Grandfather Clock at ArtPrize [Video]
D. B. Henkel's "Father Time" is at Women's City Club for ArtPrize Eight.
The lifesize, working grandfather clock is carved out of African mahogany and has been popular with voters.
‘Hug the Wood’ to Listen to Finnish Forests at ArtPrize [Video]
Kirsi Ihalainen's "Finnish Forest Frequencies – sound installation" invites visitors to enjoy the sounds of a Finnish forest by hugging pieces of wood hanging from the ceiling at ArtPrize Eight.
Meet Trixie!
Trixie is a little dog but with a lot of love! She is a 1 ½-year-old a terrier chihuahua mix and would make a great addition to your home. You can adopt Trixie from the Humane Society of West Michigan.
Although Trixie is about 5 -7 pounds, she's not what you would call an "ankle biter...
‘Paper Bag Test’ Starts Conversation About Race, Identity at ArtPrize [Video]
IlaSahai Prouty's "Paper Bag Test - Grand Rapids" invites visitors to ArtPrize Eight to share their thoughts about race and identity.
Motorized Wood Beams Shake the Floor at ArtPrize Eight [Video]
Zimoun's entry into ArtPrize Eight has one of the longer names of this fall's competition, "250 prepared ac-motors, 325kg roof laths, 1.0km rope." It's also one of the loudest entries with 250 motorized wood beams repeatedly striking the floor at SiTE:LAB on Rumsey Street.
Jurors’ Shortlist Announced for ArtPrize Eight
ArtPrize tonight hosted the fifth annual Jurors’ Shortlist Event at the ArtPrize HUB/HQ Theater.
GVSU Students Providing Solar Power at ArtPrize
Grand Valley State University students have created an 18-foot, solar energy-producing module which will be on display during ArtPrize.
GVSU students will demonstrate the benefits of solar energy by powering LED lights, playing music and providing a space for anyone to charge their phones.
A Prisoner Used Soap and Toilet Paper to Create An ArtPrize Entry [Video]
It's safe to say that one ArtPrize Artist stands out as the most unique artist in the competition. Dartagnan Little is a convicted felon who created his entry while behind bars. "America" was crafted at Baraga Correctional Facility, where Little resides due to an attempted murder and sexual assault conviction in 1987...