It’s that time of year again for the start of ArtPrize! Friday, September 19th, ArtPrize had its opening celebration to kick off this year’s art-filled festival. The area around Rosa Parks Circle and the Monroe Center was busy as people from all over came to see what this year has in store.
“It’s a great vibe, good hangout, caring people, everyone getting along, smiling and being happy,” said Grand Rapids resident Shanice Douglas, who has been coming to ArtPrize every year since it started.
There were plenty of artists out talking to people about their artwork, and what ArtPrize means to them.
Tom Gifford, who has been entering pieces into ArtPrize for 8 years, told FOX 17, “I love the people, talking to people, you meet new friends and see people you talked to before. It’s kind of like a reunion of art that is fun.”
Giffords’ piece this year is a sunset beach scene made of driftwood he had been collecting from the lake shore for years. It also includes a miniature water show that lights up in the dark…