ArtPrize

A big red ball, which was once part of an art instillation, is found rolling through the streets of Toledo.

ArtPrize is expanding! A local nonprofit called ArtPrize Dallas was created to bring the art competition to Texas. They have a three-year agreement to exclusive rights to hold ArtPrize in Texas.

I had heard many things about the annual ArtPrize competition. It was described to me as "crazy", "crowded" and "fun". But none of those terms came close to what I encountered in my first stroll into ArtPrize venues Friday night. What I discovered was a massive art exhibit that gave the art fanatic an added twist, the chance to meet the artist and talk with them about

What if Artprize was right in your own backyard? Like your bathroom window faced right out to a good chunk of the Artprize competition. Would be cool wouldn't it?

As I was making my way into work this week, I saw the beginnings of the biggest 3 weeks in Grand Rapids. ARTPRIZE!

ArtPrize will be here sooner than you know it! The "Worlds Largest Art Competition" returns for it's 6th year September 24- October 12, 2014. And while yes, I’m excited for the art, I have to admit I’m more excited for the beer!

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Randy Finch dropped in today to talk about Art Prize and some of the not miss attractions to see this year! Randy has been seen all over town and all over the country on his Food Network show "Ice Brigade" Click on the link to hear what you just "can't miss" at Art Prize this year and his involvement in an event this Saturday at Fountain Street Church

So walking out of the radio station last night to go home, I noticed something across Monroe Ave. It appeared to be a giant 1950's TV set out in front of the Comerica Bank Building. A giant teal colored TV will draw your eyes attention.

The next installment of ArtPrize won't be for at least another 8 months, but that hasn't stopped the World's Largest Art Contest's organizers to start planning for this year and the future of the critically acclaimed art show. ArtPrize 2013 will be from September 18 to October 6. Artist registration for 2013 begins on April 22. Venue registration begins March 11.

September 28 to September 30 will be the biggest and busiest weekend of ArtPrize. There will be a rush of people trying to get one last look at entries before first round voting ends at 11:59pm on Saturday, September 29.  Then we'll have a rush of people to see the Top 10 after it is announced on Sunday. It's going to be busy and it's going to be fun!  Let's look at the highlights of the second we

The first weekend of ArtPrize can be one of the most fun.  There are 1,517 entries and the "short list"/top 25s have not been announced, making it too early to name any favorites. There is so much to see and do and so much art to be discovered.  Let's take a look at some of the highlights of the first weekend of ArtPrize 2012.