GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Grand Rapids' biggest art festival is returning, with hundreds of venues, artists and creations spread out downtown and beyond.
ArtPrize 2024 will feature the works of more than 950 artists from 42 U.S. states and 53 countries in over 170 venues in Grand Rapids.
More than $600,000 in grant money will be awarded to participating artists.
This year, ArtPrize is comprised of five different districts: Center City, Northside, Southside, Eastside and Westside.
According to Experience Grand Rapids, this is the largest ArtPrize since 2017.
When Is ArtPrize?
ArtPrize 2024 runs from Sept. 13-28.
A full list of ArtPrize events can be found here.
What Events Are Happening During ArtPrize?
The festivities begin with three separate parades through downtown Grand Rapids on Sept. 13 at 6:30 p.m.
The public is welcome to walk in the parades with fellow community members and bands. Parades will begin at Fish Ladder Park, Monroe Skate Park, or the ArtPrize ClubHouse.
All three parades will end at the Pearl Street Bridge, where visitors will find music, food trucks and beverages from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Organizers have also promised a big surprise involving new technology and a fireworks show over the Grand River.
There will be a HalfTime show for the festival on Sept. 20 at 7 p.m. in Studio Park.
At the event, there will be an announcement of the top 100 vote-getters from the first week of the competition alongside entertainment from America's Got Talent finalists and The Pack Drumline.
ArtPrize 2024 winners will be revealed at the closing ceremony on Sept. 27 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. outside of Grand Rapids' historic Woodbridge N Ferris Building at 17 Pearl St. NW.
There will be food trucks, a cash bar, a light and laser show and a circus performance at the event.
A full list of ArtPrize events can be found here.
Where Are The Venues?
There are more than 170 venues across Grand Rapids participating in ArtPrize 2024.
A full list of venues can be found here. When you click on the venue, you can see the address of the venue and its hours of operation.
How Can I See The Entries?
ArtPrize 2024 features works from more than 950 artists.
All ArtPrize entries can be found here. The listing includes the entry's voting ID, artist information and the venue where the art can be found.
Another way to find an entry is by searching the venues.
A full list of venues can be found here. When you click the venue, you can not only see its address and hours of operation but also which entries will be there.
What Are The Categories?
There are six different categories which entries fall under in the festival. A complete list describing them can be found here.
How Can I Vote For Entries?
Organizers announced voting is going to look at bit different at ArtPrize this year.
Instead of voting happening in rounds, it'll be open for all 16 days of the festival.
Anyone 13 years or older who is at ArtPrize can vote at the event at least once.
Your first vote needs to be cast within an ArtPrize district through the ArtPrize mobile web app or the dedicated voting location on-site.
Voting needs to be done with a smartphone or mobile device.
Organizers said more details and information on the voting process will be made available soon.
Where Should I Park?
If you drive to ArtPrize, there are many parking lots and ramps throughout the five districts the festival is taking place.
13 ON YOUR SIDE put together some parking tips here.
An interactive map of parking options created by ArtPrize organizers can be found here.
A printable version of this map can be found here.
Street parking is also available through the Motu app.
Is Public Transit Available?
Public transit downtown includes free DASH shuttle services, Ride The Rapid bus services and Lime E-Scooters and E-Bikes.
More information on this can be found here.
Will There Be Construction?
Updated information on construction in Grand Rapids can be found on the city's Road Construction Projects Page.
Experience Grand Rapids also has information on current construction projects and detours here.
Are There Accessibility Resources?
Experience Grand Rapids has dedicated this page to highlighting accessibility resources, accessible dining and accessible hotels in the city.