ArtPrize

ArtPrize ArtPrize is an open, independently organized international art competition held yearly in Grand Rapids, MI which celebrates artists working in all mediums.
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Join us for ArtPrize 2026, happening from September 17-October 3!

We’re excited to announce Fragments of Displacement 3 as a Featured Exhibition of ArtPrize 2026, coming to Grand Rapids ...
08/25/2026

We’re excited to announce Fragments of Displacement 3 as a Featured Exhibition of ArtPrize 2026, coming to Grand Rapids this fall! 🌎🎨

Curated by internationally acclaimed curators Omar Lopez-Chahoud and Eduardo López, the exhibition brings together six globally recognized contemporary artists exploring movement, memory, geography, and cultural identity through video, installation, text, and sound.

Featuring artists whose work has been presented at some of the world’s most renowned cultural institutions, including the Venice Biennale, Tate Modern, MoMA, Centre Pompidou, and the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, Fragments of Displacement 3 brings an international perspective to Grand Rapids during ArtPrize.

📍 Ferris State University’s KCAD Gallery
📅 September 12–October 24
🎟️ Free to attend

08/25/2026

🎨 THE HUNT IS ON 🎨

The countdown to starts now with our first hidden ArtPrize poster tucked away somewhere in Grand Rapids! 👀

We’ve hidden a one-of-a-kind ArtPrize poster in the city ➡️ the first person to find it keeps it!

Think you can spot it? 🏃‍♀️💨

We’re finalists! 🎉 And now we need your vote!The West Michigan Woman community has spoken, and ArtPrize is officially a ...
08/24/2026

We’re finalists! 🎉 And now we need your vote!

The West Michigan Woman community has spoken, and ArtPrize is officially a finalist in the 2026 West Michigan Woman Readers’ Choice Awards! 🏆

Round 2 voting is open, and we’d love your support. Cast your vote for ArtPrize and help us bring home the win! 💙

🗳️ Vote here: https://westmichiganwoman.com/readers-choice-awards/4061-2026-readers-choice-awards-finalists/

Thank you for supporting ArtPrize and the creative community that makes it all possible! 🎨

08/23/2026

It’s almost time to experience ArtPrize! 🎨✨

From incredible installations to unexpected moments around the city, Grand Rapids becomes the canvas this fall.

Come for the art. Stay for the experience.

🎨✨ Meet your ArtPrize 2026 Clubhouse!This year, we’re taking over the former Jolly Pumpkin and Pide & Stick location at ...
08/22/2026

🎨✨ Meet your ArtPrize 2026 Clubhouse!

This year, we’re taking over the former Jolly Pumpkin and Pide & Stick location at 428 Bridge St NW in the West District!

The Clubhouse will be your central hub for ArtPrize, whether you’re looking for an event guide, official ArtPrize merch, a little help from our concierge team, or a place to sit back, recharge, and plan your next ArtPrize adventure.

Plus, explore a small gallery of curated ArtPrize entries selected by the ArtPrize Exhibitions Team before relaxing in our shared lounge space.

📍 428 Bridge St NW
🕛 Mon–Sat: 12 PM–8 PM
🕕 Sun: 12 PM–6 PM

Supported by Swift Printing and the Michigan Arts and Culture Council.

Come find us in the West District this fall! 💛

08/21/2026

POV: It’s ArtPrize season, and the golf cart is officially our preferred mode of transportation. 🏎️💨🎨

You may see us cruising around Grand Rapids throughout ArtPrize...

If you see us around town, say hi! 👋

08/21/2026

The West Side is getting ready for ArtPrize! 👀🎨

From longtime ArtPrize favorites to new venues joining the fun, there’s plenty to explore across the neighborhood.

Spot a venue you love? Give them a shoutout in the comments! 👇

More of Grand Rapids is on the way. Stay tuned for our next ArtPrize district! 💛

🎧 The Official ArtPrize Podcast presented by Steve Kelso is here!The first 3 episodes are officially out, and they’re yo...
08/19/2026

🎧 The Official ArtPrize Podcast presented by Steve Kelso is here!

The first 3 episodes are officially out, and they’re your chance to get to know the people, stories, and ideas behind ArtPrize. 🎨

Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube, and catch up before the next episode drops!

🎙️ Search for The Official ArtPrize Podcast wherever you listen.

🎉 30 days until ArtPrize returns!In just 30 days, Grand Rapids will once again become a citywide gallery filled with bol...
08/19/2026

🎉 30 days until ArtPrize returns!

In just 30 days, Grand Rapids will once again become a citywide gallery filled with bold ideas, incredible artists, and unforgettable experiences around every corner.

Want to get a head start? Preview Week begins September 12, giving you an early look at many installations before the competition officially opens.

🎨 ArtPrize Competition: Sept. 18–Oct. 3
👀 Preview Week: Sept. 12–17

What are you most excited to see at ArtPrize this year? Drop it in the comments!

🎨 For Dorothy Afro Harping by Harold Allen

Donate to the ArtPrize Annual Fund and help artists turn their art into connection.ArtPrize is about more than putting y...
08/18/2026

Donate to the ArtPrize Annual Fund and help artists turn their art into connection.

ArtPrize is about more than putting your work on display. It’s about the people you meet, the conversations you have, and the perspectives you discover along the way.

Your support helps create a space where artists and audiences can connect through creativity, and where one piece of art can spark a conversation that stays with you.

Visit the link below to donate today.
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/artprize-annual-fund

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