Not like it use to be...when it first started..it was phenomenal. Art was everywhere. Now...you can hardly see the art.
ArtPrize
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ArtPrize is an international art competition and cultural festival held annually in Grand Rapids, Michigan, celebrating creativity, conversation, and inclusiveness from September 18 to October 4, 2025. With over 800,000 visitors expected, the event transforms the city into a vibrant canvas showcasing thousands of artists and their awe-inspiring works across various mediums.
In addition to its artistic displays, ArtPrize engages the community through unique events and educational opportunities for K-12 students, making it a platform for artists, art enthusiasts, and curious visitors alike. The festival also encourages local involvement by offering registration for venues and opportunities for sponsorship, volunteering, and patronage.
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ArtPrize is a yearly event that brings thousands of visitors to the downtown Grand Rapids area each fall. The event has changed throughout the past 15 years it's been around, but it typically...
Had to walk a lot to see very little. Hadn't been to artprize in years and its definitely not what it was in its early years. Fun going downtown though and got some exercise!

ArtPrize--or BoobyPrize??? Navigating around ArtPrize is an Absolute nightmare. We wanted to take Our bikes around downtown and were told- no bikes allowed- seriously? We rode bikes all Over DC...
I just never seen anything like it good art if you can find it. Should've been, a scavenger hunt literally no art tents, booths just find the art around the city.
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