Art Prize

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For the first time since its inception in 2020, Michigan Street Poutine Week coincides with Art Prize!

Let's be honest, living in West Michigan is pretty great. But, now that the city is asking for volunteers to join the city council, I've got some ideas on what should change.

A few days before ArtPrize kicked off last week, this piece of art showed up on a flatbed truck. What is it?

ArtPrize kicks off on September 16 and runs until October 3. Artists from all over the world are finding themselves in Grand Rapids setting up for the competition. Let's meet one...

There's a new sign in town. It's a restored classic that is making a comeback. The Red Lion vintage neon sign will shine on Bridge Street again.

When Chelsea Lassen decided to spend an afternoon with friends exploring ArtPrize in Grand Rapids Wednesday, she didn’t expect to leave in a panic. “After leaving dinner hours later, I unzipped my pocket only to find no car keys,” said Lassen, a ‘05 graduate of Lakeview High School in Battle Creek...

Art Prize is in full swing. The streets of our city are lined with some really amazing pieces of art and it's time to share them with you! Can't make it out? Too busy? Well, enjoy this tour of Art Prize courtesy of our friends at Design 1 Salon Spa!

If you are thinking of coming downtown to take in Art Prize this weekend, here's an over-view of events from WZZM 13 News:

One of my favorites from “Art Prize” 2010 the “Steam Pig” has to leave downtown Grand Rapids to make room for the new Art Prize entries. I don’t know about you, but I will miss the flying pig.

WZZM 13 reports the giant ArtPrize finalist Steam Pig is looking for a new home.  The team that designed and built The Steam Pig in downtown Grand Rapids is putting it up for sale to help cover outstanding bills. The PIG which is around 36 feet tall is located now in the parking lot of the B.O.B.