GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — ArtPrize had an economic impact of at least $71 million in 2024, researchers at Grand Valley State University found. Between visitor spending, artist spending and ...

An artist in West Michigan is hosting a collaborative event Thursday evening called the Red Jeans Redemption Project.

ArtPrize is literally our bread and butter, and we wouldn't be able to do anything without it. So we hope it continues." ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Jan. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- ArtPrize 2024 generated an extraordinary $71 million economic boost for the Grand Rapids community, according to a new study conducted by ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI – We made it through another ... friends and family to gather for a night out. Plus, who can forget ArtPrize’s dramatic opening with that 35-foot marionette, David, ascending ...

It fosters community engagement, energizes our vibrant urban core, and brings a unique, global celebration to Grand Rapids." The 16-day event drew nearly 800,000 visitors to the ArtPrize district ...

Michigan, the Great Lakes State, is renowned for its automotive history, beautiful waterways and thriving urban centers. Its largest cities reflect the state's industrial heritage, cultural diversity ...

The patchwork fabric-covered sculpture of Marley the Lion that was created by local artist Rose Peltier and has been a mascot ...