Southtown CID

09/03/2026

📣Calling all volunteers📣 - The SouthPrize Voting Day Event is around the corner and we are looking for VOLUNTEERS to help us pull this off! Register by clicking: https://forms.gle/Noi7G5GpDTfisLax9

What's in it for you?
👕A SouthPrize commemorative T-Shirt
💰small stipend if you volunteer for a complete shift
🍕meals throughout your shift
👏great time!

The community will have the opportunity to visit 25+ Venues to see 35+ art pieces across 6 Business Districts, while shopping at the Art Expo...all on the South side of The City of Grand Rapids! Check the flyer for more details.

08/31/2026

This is the last opportunity to register...August 31st at 11:59pm.
Do you know a local artist who would be interested in winning one of three cash prizes of up to $2000? Or, would like to sell art, of all types, in an art expo?
Do you know a business owner, in Southtown, who would be interested in receiving $500 to host art in their business? Or, host a special SouthPrize meal on Voting Day.
Look no further, SouthPrize is here!
Southtown CID partnered with ArtPrize and created SouthPrize!

SouthPrize brings the energy of Grand Rapids’ famous ArtPrize into the heart of Southtown!

Local artists showcase their work at neighborhood businesses, turning our districts into a living gallery and bringing visitors to our corridors.

ArtPrize artists are welcome to participate in this competition.

CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER AS AN ARTIST OR BUSINESS! - The Registration deadline is Monday, August 31, 2026 at 11:59pm.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 26, 2026 for our SouthPrize Voting Day activities...more to come.

If you have any questions after reviewing https://southtowngr.com/southprize/, please email us at [email protected] or call 616-329-5541.

08/11/2026

📣Calling all local artist!!!📣 Registration closes on August 15th, for you to sign-up to showcase your art and enter into the inaugural SouthPrize art competition on the South side of The City of Grand Rapids! Win up to $2000.00 or host an artist for a $500.00 business incentive.

It's easy as 1, 2, 3...

Local artist - learn more and register here: https://forms.gle/jwMcVmvFKSiXPstd9

Southtown business looking to showcase art in your business, register by clicking here: https://forms.gle/3mXkeuuvkPUZKBPGA

If you have questions after reviewing the flyer and visiting the registration pages, please visit https://southtowngr.com/, email us at [email protected] or call 616-329-5541 and ask for Lauren or Nina.

Southtown CID is hosting our inaugural SouthPrize art competition on the South side of The City of Grand Rapids! Are you a local artist who would like to compete? Register at https://forms.gle/jwMcVmvFKSiXPstd9 - Our prizes are $2000, $1000, & $750 - The winner will be announced on the ArtPrize stage!

If you are interested in hosting an artist in your Southtown business register by clicking here: https://forms.gle/3mXkeuuvkPUZKBPGA

If you have questions after reviewing the flyer and visiting the registration pages, please visit https://southtowngr.com/, email us at [email protected] or call 616-329-5541 and ask for Lauren.

08/07/2026

The City of Grand Rapids businesses in the Southtown area, we are inviting you to a business mixer! Come hear about the various tools and incentive programs we have to offer. Let us know you're coming by registering here: https://forms.gle/9e6hBXcFCcYsFphz6

If your business is in the following areas, you may qualify:
Baxter Community Center
Franklin & Eastern Business Association
Boston Square Business Association
Boston Square Neighborhood Association -
Alger Heights Neighborhood Association
Alger Garfield Neighbors Collaborative
Madison Square Business Association
Linc Up
Seeds of Promise
Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association
Seymour Square
Division South

Spread the word to other businesses!

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Genesis Suites | 1333 Alger St. SE | Grand Rapids, MI 49507

Southtown CID is inviting the businesses within our 6 business districts to a mixer to learn about the valuable business resources, connect with other businesses, while enjoying refreshments. Let us know you will be joining us, by registering here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/3/d/e/1FAIpQLSexS6l9baci5lwEUFmZ7W8-xDudvn_macqdMisOXfrmvf6r6Q/viewform

07/28/2026

Southtown CID is hosting our inaugural SouthPrize art competition on the South side of The City of Grand Rapids! Are you a local artist who would like to compete? Register at https://forms.gle/jwMcVmvFKSiXPstd9 - Our prizes are $2000, $1000, & $750 - The winner will be announced on the ArtPrize stage!

If you are interested in hosting an artist in your Southtown business register by clicking here: https://forms.gle/3mXkeuuvkPUZKBPGA

If you have questions after reviewing the flyer and visiting the registration pages, please visit https://southtowngr.com/, email us at [email protected] or call 616-329-5541 and ask for Lauren.

07/21/2026

Southtown CID is inviting the businesses within our 6 business districts to a mixer to learn about the valuable business resources, connect with other businesses, while enjoying refreshments. Let us know you will be joining us, by registering here: https://docs.google.com/forms/u/3/d/e/1FAIpQLSexS6l9baci5lwEUFmZ7W8-xDudvn_macqdMisOXfrmvf6r6Q/viewform

07/21/2026

Free lunch doesn't sound bad! Tomorrow, R & R Mechanical Services LLC is making GR a little cleaner. Join a local business in the Madison Square Business Association neighborhood for a clean up!

Expert heating/cooling for homes & businesses. Emergency service available. Helping Grand Rapids stay comfortable year-round. ¡Hablamos Español!

07/01/2026

Do you want to drive traffic in your business during ArtPrize, but you are not located downtown? Southtown CID is hosting SouthPrize on the South side of GR and in includes incentives for SouthPrize venues!
Register to participate as a venue or artist TODAY: https://forms.gle/DcPyFnq6NL164bZ59

The winning artist will be announced at the ArtPrize finale event.
Southtown Business Districts:
Boston Square
Madison Square
Seymour Square
Alger Heights
MLK & Eastern

If you would like to host art at your business, click here: https://forms.gle/oFMzNpWW9NBFk7bu6

Got questions? Email [email protected] or call Lauren at 616-329-5541.

Madison Square Business Association
Southeast Grand Rapids
Linc Up
Boston Square Business Association
Baxter United
Baxter Community Center
Alger Heights Neighborhood Association
Alger Garfield Neighbors Collaborative
Garfield Park Neighborhoods Association
Start Garden

Seeds of Promise
Friends of Grand Rapids Parks
Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation
The Diatribe Inc
Grand Rapids Chamber
West Michigan Center for Arts + Technology - WMCAT
Southeast Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Community Foundation
Burton Heights Grand Rapids Business District

06/24/2026

📣Calling all artists & businesses in the Southtown CID area - we are hosting SouthPrize on the South side of GR. Register to compete in our art competition or host an artist in your venue! Artist can win up to $2000.00 and be announced at the ArtPrize finale event.

Southtown Business Districts:
Boston Square
Madison Square
Seymour Square
Alger Heights
MLK & Eastern

How do you want to participate? Check out the flyer for the three registration links!

Got questions? Email [email protected] or call Lauren at 616-329-5541.

Alger Heights Neighborhood Association Alger Heights Neighborhood Association Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation Friends of Grand Rapids Parks Franklin & Eastern Business Association
Boston Square Neighborhood Association - Boston Square Business Association
Square
Madison Square Business Association Linc Up Seeds of Promise
Southeast Grand Rapids