The Basics

At ArtPrize, any artist—from established to emerging—has the chance to show work. Any visitor can vote. The vote will determine who wins the largest art prize in the world. We also took the unusual step to allow people in the city to open a venue and choose the artists to show in their space. There is not one official curator or jury for the competition.

The number of venues is fluid, so the number of competing artists is fluid. The possibilities are wide open.

We can't predict what will happen, but it should be a lot of fun finding out.

Come and see.

• Top prize: $250,000
• Dates: September 22 - October 10, 2010
• Location: Grand Rapids, MI USA
• Winner is determined by public vote
• All attendees of the event can vote
• Top 10 entries will receive a prize
• Multiple artists can collaborate on an entry
• Artists may only submit one entry
• Property owners/renters in downtown Grand Rapids can become a venue
• Number of artists represented is only limited by number of venues that become available

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ArtPrize in the Press

"No matter who wins, the 17-day competition has spurred a lively debate in Grand Rapids, a city of about 200,000 with a tradition of interest in art."
Micheline Maynard
NEW YORK TIMES

"To those of us who believe that art has the power to inspire and enliven our communities, [ArtPrize] was a glorious example."
Michael Kaiser, President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
THE HUFFINGTON POST

"If urban leaders are paying close attention, they will use DeVos’ art inspiration as a way to transform the way they do business."
Carol Colletta, CEOs for Cities
GOOD MAGAZINE