GRAND
RAPIDS, Mich., April 24,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Get ready, Grand Rapids! The city is set to transform
into the ultimate celebration of art and creativity as ArtPrize
2025 makes its return from September 18 to
October 4. With artists and designers from across the globe
and jaw-dropping art around every corner, this year's festival is
shaping up to be the most immersive, electric, and inspiring
yet.
From awe-inspiring art and interactive exhibits to unforgettable
performances and community-driven experiences, ArtPrize 2025
promises 16 days of pure artistic magic — all in the heart of
downtown Grand Rapids.
Can't-Miss Moments at ArtPrize 2025
Featured Experience: Arborialis
Step into a dreamscape downtown! Arborialis is a
large-scale, immersive installation that blends light, sound, and
environment into an otherworldly forest experience. It's a
multisensory journey you won't forget — and a shining example of
the creative spirit at the heart of ArtPrize.
Opening Celebration – Friday,
September 19
Kick off ArtPrize with a bang. Live
music, interactive art, community activities at Rosa Parks Circle—
and a stunning fireworks show lighting up the skyline on the
river.
Merchants and Makers Market – Saturdays: September 20, 27 & October 4
Support local artists and
creators while strolling through a bustling market of handmade
goods, food vendors, and artisan treasures on Monroe Center &
Ottawa Ave.
ArtPrize HalfTime Show – Friday,
September 26
Part block party and part
festival-within-a-festival. HalfTime features live performances and
interactive creativity for all ages.
Awards Ceremony – Friday, October
3
Be there for the big moment. The community and
jurors unite to crown this year's winning works — it's art,
celebration, and storytelling at its best at Studio Park.
Calling All Artists: Registration Open
Artists from around the world — this is your moment. Submissions
are open through May 30, 2025, with
$600,000 in prizes and grants
available. Whether you're a first-timer or a seasoned creator,
ArtPrize offers exciting ways to fund and showcase your work:
- Featured Public Projects – Funding for bold, large-scale
public installations
- Venue Exhibition Grant – Support for venues curating
dynamic exhibitions
- Artist Seed Grant – Helping emerging artists bring big
visions to life
- Motu Viget Grant – Empowering Grand Rapids creatives
through local Pitch Nights
- HBA Pekich Park Grant – A special grant to light up
Pekich Park with a local artist's dream
Learn more and apply today at artprize.org.
About ArtPrize
ArtPrize is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to
celebrating artists and transforming communities through public
art. Since 2009, ArtPrize has drawn over 800,000 annual visitors,
becoming the world's most attended public art event. The event is
free, open to all, and proudly rooted in the belief that art is for
everyone. To learn more and to support ArtPrize programming, visit
www.artprize.org.
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