Get a first look at ArtPrize 2026 during Preview Week, September 12–17. Explore select artist installations throughout downtown Grand Rapids before voting begins, and enjoy special programming celebrating dance as ArtPrize expands to 22 days and four weekends of art-filled experiences.

ArtPrize Preview Week

Celebrate dance during ArtPrize Preview Week. More details coming soon!

Dance: ArtPrize Preview Week

ArtPrize Opening Celebration

Cūra Gallery

The Merchants and Makers ArtPrize Market is taking place ALL THREE Saturdays of ArtPrize! This is our 4th year collaborating with ArtPrize, and our second year RIGHT downtown in the middle of it all. We are in Rosa Parks Circle, along Monroe Center, and on Ottawa Ave! The roads are closed, and we are on the street for a fun STREET MARKET!
Live music all day all over the market.
Drinks available as part of the Downtown Refreshment Area! https://refreshments.downtowngr.org
This is a FREE Community Event. Get out and enjoy ArtPrize!

Merchants and Makers Market

The Wealthy Street Block Party is back and bigger than ever! Join Wealthy Street and East Hill Council of Neighbors for a day of local flavor and festive vibes, featuring live music, food trucks, craft drinks, and a street full of neighbors, makers, and music lovers. Hours are extended until 9:00 PM this year, giving you even more time to explore, shop, and eat.

Double down on the fun with extra family activities throughout the day to keep the kids entertained. Then, as the sun goes down, the party moves to the grass for a special after-sunset movie on a pop-up screen, hosted by the iconic Wealthy Theatre.

Don't forget to bring a lawn chair or a blanket to hang out on the lawn and get cozy for the show! No matter where you’re from, you’re invited to celebrate the heart of our community and everything that makes Wealthy Street so special. See you there!

Presented by: East Hills Council of Neighbors + Wealthy Street Business Alliance

Sponsored by: Uptown GR, Triumph Music Academy, Haus of Rizos, Wealthy Theater/GRCMC, City2Shore, Vetr Health & B+P Photography. 

Check out the event map at the link below:

Wealthy Street Block Party

The Merchants and Makers ArtPrize Market is taking place ALL THREE Saturdays of ArtPrize! This is our 4th year collaborating with ArtPrize, and our second year RIGHT downtown in the middle of it all. We are in Rosa Parks Circle, along Monroe Center, and on Ottawa Ave! The roads are closed, and we are on the street for a fun STREET MARKET!
Live music all day all over the market.
Drinks available as part of the Downtown Refreshment Area! https://refreshments.downtowngr.org
This is a FREE Community Event. Get out and enjoy ArtPrize!

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