GRAND RAPIDS, MI — Creative talent from around the world is gathered in Grand Rapids for the 16th annual ArtPrize competition.
MLive captured images throughout the event’s opening weekend as visitors explored downtown Grand Rapids during the international art competition.
This year’s ArtPrize features 1,125 artists and 1,025 entries, the largest number of submissions since 2018. The works are displayed at 159 venues across five districts. Major venues include DeVos Place, Calder Plaza, Cornerstone Church and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum. The 16-day competition runs through Oct. 3…