Big Awesome ArtPrize Map for 2024

2024 ArtPrize Map Grand Rapids

We’re working hard to build our Big Awesome Art Map for ArtPrize 2024. Keep checking back for updates!

Use this curated Art Prize map to find awesome things to see and do at ArtPrize 2024.

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Big Awesome Art Map 2024

Pekich Park 2 Cherry St SW

Palabras De Esperanza: Words of Hope

Large-scale aluminum composite metal sculpture that embodies the power of community, inclusivity, and hope.

This immersive experience invites participants of all ages to become the artists, authors, and messengers of encouragement by adding Words of Hope.

En Vivo Church 1415 Plainfield Ave NE

Sovereign

Sovereign portrays a small Drag community in West Michigan, USA. In a society with rigid and polarized views of gender, Sovereign looks at the Drag artists involved, and asks the question "What is drag and what is gender today?"

Vicinity 156 Fulton St W

Chairs off the Pedestal

More than just a carpet and a bunch of chairs, feel free to sit and connect for awhile. T

his time-based entry will be moving throughout ArtPrize, but you can find it most evenings in the little corner across from Van Andel Arena where the mural of Grand Rapids is located.

Clear Sky Eyecare 644 Fulton St W. Suite C

Ash Desk With Drawers

Desk designed to mimic the forest

Fountain Street Church 24 Fountain St NE

Fragments of Anima 1 & 2 (diptych)

This work attempts to present a different worldview; one that was dismissed as heathen, demonic or primitive. People are (re)learning that different viewpoints are valid, poignant and needed now more than ever

Feel the Need to Breathe on My Own

A painting that considers how life can feel suffocating

Grand Rapids Children's Museum 11 Sheldon Ave NE

Currency

This artwork uses bright colors and different materials to remind people of happy memories and childhood fun. Inspired by the artist's grandmother, who made blankets, it shows how creativity can come from love and family, encouraging everyone to make art in their own way.

45 Ottawa Ave NW 45 Ottawa Ave NW

“David” Viewing & Activation

You won't want to miss this larger-than-life, world-class activation making its U.S. premier at ArtPrize.

"David" is a 35-foot-tall marionette made out of aluminum. On opening night of ArtPrize, a group of puppeteers made him climb up the Amway Grand in downtown Grand Rapids!

Bonus: ArtPrize Visitors will be able to sign up to control this giant puppet at 45 Ottawa Avenue starting Monday. Make him dance, move, and have some fun! Bring the whole family for a hands-on experience like no other.

Sign up for a time slot to skip the line by reserving a time to interact with David. Choose a half hour window for arrival. Reserve a time for a group of up to 6.

PRO TIP: Visit during the day and you may be able to control David WITHOUT having to sign up! We've met the artist and she encourages as much interaction as possible. Be prepared: it's intense!

SCHEDULE:
Monday 9/18 - Wednesday 9/25
Noon - 8 PM Daily

Skip the line and reserve a time to interact with David. Choose a half hour window for arrival. Reserve a time for a group of up to 6 using the website link below to reserve your time. (FREE EVENT) https://airtable.com/appnUVaI4IyqJHT2H/pagydnEI5Q1RlgXhe/form

Amway Grand Plaza 187 Monroe Ave NW

Hangin' by a Thread by Robert Shangle

Live statue performance - Outdoors- corner of Monroe Ave NW and Pearl St (near Amway Grand Plaza Hotel)

SCHEDULE (Sept 13 -26)
Fridays from 5 PM - 8 PM
Saturdays from 12 PM - 8 PM
Sundays from 12 PM - 6 PM
Mon - Thur from 5 PM - 8 PM

The Calder Paint-By-Number

Large community-painted paint-by-number of the Calder that was made during ArtPrize 2023.

BEST FURIEND

Three cute puppy sculptures.

Ruling the North

Striking painting of a lion using the Detroit Lions color palette.

Face It Together

A digital art experience featuring the faces of donors from Grand Rapids and around the world who have given $10 to help alleviate the financial and emotional burdens of cancer treatment.

Anyone can donate, and if you give $10, your face will be featured too!

DeVos Place 303 Monroe Avenue NW

The Prophets

A thought-provoking piece on how deities can help us save the planet and ourselves

My Poem Your Topic

Get a poem on the spot from Endlesswill, a spoken word poet, author, and typewriter artist. You give him one word, and he crafts a custom poem for you right then (on a vintage typewriter.)

SCHEDULE
Fri 09/13 to Sat 09/28
8 AM - 8 PM Daily
Lunch break is from 12-1 PM

LEGOS

"LEGOS" is an artwork that tells a story about people trying to bring something back to life, showing how we like to build things, even if it’s tricky or mysterious, just like building with LEGO bricks. (There are no LEGOS in this artwork.)

Tut's Tomb

Hand carved and painted life size wooden replica of King Tut’s coffin, Tomb and Artifacts from his Tomb. Movement, Lights, Sounds.

Remember Who You Are

This Detroit-native reminds us to remember our childlike innocence, no matter how tough life gets

Too Much Information

A mixed media piece that reflects how life can be overwhelming and full of too much information

One Line Drawing of a Princess

This 8-foot-tall drawing of Princess Diana was made using a single continuous pen and ink line on paper.

Core

Our emotions are the core of who we are and it's okay to express them

E PLURIBUS UNUM

American Bald Eagle paintings

Symbiosis

An interactive sculpture combining butterfly wings and colossal flower petals

Portraiture in Action

Get your portrait drawn for free in 10 minutes, then get your photo taken holding the portrait. The artist plans to draw 200 people during ArtPrize 2024.

Orchid

A brightly colored abstract sculpture.

Sisters on the Grand

Three large goldfish sculptures near the Grand River that spin in the wind.

Rose Patch

Sculptures of colorful roses made from repurposed metal scraps

Dynamic Sunset

A large landscape painting made with acrylic and oil on polished brass

** Public Vote Grand Prize Winner **

Moon Landing

Come check out a Lego Astronaut at Ford Museum

106 Gallery 106 Division Ave S

Trauma Project

This is a collab from over 20 Grand Rapids artists. The 16 painting are paired with an 18 track album, meant to helps us address our trauma, face pain in our lives, and realize that we cannot do this battle alone.

** Juried grand prize winner **

Sixth St Bridge Park 647 Monroe Ave NW

Stargate

An innovative 12-foot tall projection sculpture. Viewers are encouraged to climb into the central ring and enjoy the experience. Good selfie spot.

Trash Fish

Fish sculpture that shows how pollution that goes into the rivers and oceans affect the food on our dinner tables.

Issue

Sculpture made from steel rods that once held together an old water tower.

Canal Park Presented by SILVA 941 Monroe Ave NW

TELEPORT

This pay phone art installation lets you explore where you'd go if you could teleport to another time. Pick up the phone, punch in some numbers, and imagine your journey. Made with recycled parts, this throwback pay phone blends the past and future for a cool, interactive experience.

Anthropocene Mixtape: Owl Edition

Take a walk by "Lake Michigan" under the full moon and listen to the night sounds. You'll see owl shadows on the sidewalk, representing the owls we've lost in Michigan. This experience connects you to nature, bringing back the sounds of those missing owls.

Dr. DataBeats' Digital Music Playland

This is a unique interactive music experience, making music fun and accessible for people of all ages and any level of experience.

Oikos

This installation is a giant walk-through dollhouse with audio that explores how our homes connect to the world and shape who we are. As you move through each room, you'll engage with interactive elements that challenge your views on social media, homelessness, water usage, and food access.

Fifth Third Bank 111 Lyon St NW

Archway to Heaven

Seven 20-foot arches hang elegantly in the air. Made from birch wood and colored acrylic in a gradient pattern, they have built-in LEDs that can be controlled individually.

The arches also have intricate etched designs that create beautiful light and shadow effects. Hanging 30-40 feet high, the installation looks like a magical pathway in the sky.

This large suspended artwork was created by artists Felipe Gomez and Gabriella Zepeda.

Grand Rapids Art Museum 101 Monroe Center St NW

Sharpie Creation Station

On Monroe Center OUTSIDE of the GRAM
OPENING WEEKEND ONLY
Sept 13, 14, 15 Noon - 6 PM

Step inside the Sharpie Creation Station for an incredible experience complete with a museum showcasing sixty years of iconic Sharpie innovation, interactive material wall, and artist tables to draw on. Test out the new Sharpie Creative Markers and take some home, compliments of Sharpie!

ArtPrize Through the Years: Selected Works from GRAM’s Permanent Collection

Sat • 09/14 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

101 Monroe Center St NW
In celebration of ArtPrize 2024, the Grand Rapids Art Museum has installed a selection of works throughout the Level 3 galleries by ArtPrize artists represented in the permanent collection. These include 2010 Grand Prize Winner Chris LaPorte and 2012 Grand Prize Winner Adonna Khare, as well as artists Andrea Kowch, Gisela Colon, and Salvador Jiménez-Flores, and more. Explore GRAM's collection and find works with the ArtPrize label throughout the galleries.

Lookout Park 801 Fairview Ave NE

Chain Reaction

Similar to slacklining, artist will balance, walk, and surf on a slackchain suspended between trees. On Saturday, September 14, Dreyson will attempt setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest duration balancing on a slackchain (current record is 2:01:11).

SCHEDULE
Daily at 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Monday, Sept 16, to Saturday, Sept 28, 2024

Building Realities

Interactive video game that lets you explore 10 architectural styles that shape GR. An AR feature takes the experience to the streets, bringing Grand Rapids' iconic buildings to life right before your eyes.

Reflective Journey

Seven panels that look like closed doors from one side, but mirrors showing nature from the other. Makes you think about how your point of view changes things.

Lacunae

Two performers attached by rope move through a collaged sound and video installation, orbiting a fabric sculpture.

River Edge Trail Mural 225 Michigan St NW

Just Keep Swimming

The theme of this mural is the movement in the community. Showcasing a variety of fish on the move.

Hyatt Place 140 Ottawa Ave SE

Deconstructing Mondrian

Walk-through this 3D art experience! The first panel hangs on the wall, the second is suspended from the ceiling, and the third is displayed on pedestals.

The Butterfly Effect Project

Delicate butterflies and vibrant flowers emerging from pottery vases. Pottery represents heritage. Butterfly effect shows immigration's impact. Artist's immigrant experience inspired the piece.

Beyond the Skull

Halloween skulls decorated with jewelry and other found materials

The B.O.B. 20 Monroe Ave NW

Spray Paint Live Art Show

Spray-painting live right in front of you. Paintings are done by Froggy in 5 minutes or less.

2024 ArtPrize SCHEDULE
11 AM, 1 & 6 PM MOST DAYS (Sept 18-28)
1 & 6 PM: (Tue Sept 24, Fri Sept 27)
*Off Mon, Sept 16; Wed Sept 18, Mon Sept 23

Master of Space and Time

This artwork is made from old objects like beads, buttons, and toys to create a portrait of musician Leon Russell, showing details like his sunglasses, hat, hair, and beard in a colorful, creative way.

Be sure to look at it up close.

The Journey

An interactive 3D reverse perspective.

What to look for: The painting appears to change shape and move as you move by.

Born to be Wild

A motorcycle created from musical instruments. From drums to trumpets, see how many musical instruments you can count in this piece.

The Eyes Cannot See What the Mind Does Not Know

This sculpture of an eye shows how two people can look at the same thing but see it differently.

It uses pieces from real eye surgeries to show a blue-eyed and a brown-eyed person looking in opposite directions with a rainbow between them, sparkling and changing as you move around.

Meditating Blue Bear

This piece of art was created out of the sense of calm one can experience while meditating.

Van Andel Arena 130 Fulton St W

Second Shift

A 12 foot tall colorful statue made out of steel armature and a dish glove made of crocheted plastic rope. This art structure is designed to envoke thoughts around the realities of the distribution of labor in the home.

One Last Sip

A giant skeleton slurping a silly straw of oil or gas pipline from a large soda cup.

Tired Of Giving In

Rosa Parks portraits, drawn using dots. Named after her quote. “The only tired I was, was tired of giving in.”

Atrium at Uccello's 122 Monroe Center St NW

Band-Aids

What hurts? What helps?
The centerpiece of the installation is an oversized cork band-aid message board, measuring an impressive 4 feet by 17 feet.

Participants will actively contribute to the artwork by creating and mounting their own personalized band-aid.

Old Stories

"Old Stories" is an art series that retells famous myths about characters who feel trapped and alone, like Icarus, the Minotaur, Prometheus, Narcissus, and Orpheus. Each sculpture shows a moment where these characters hope to escape or find freedom, even though their stories seem already decided.

Iron Stag

An iron stag made from discarded pieces of metal.

Jungle Couture

"Jungle Couture" is an art series that reimagines the majesty of big cats as high-fashion muses, featuring three species adorned in outfits crafted from animal hide and mixed media.

A Fly On the Wall

Miniature dioramas depicting various scenes give this art collection a whimsical, fairy garden-like atmosphere.

Go with the FLOW

A 3-D art piece of a ship on waves of water.

You are Here

This artwork is like a fun mirror maze where you see many versions of yourself reflected all around! It uses round mirrors and sticks to make you think about how we see ourselves and how others see us.

The artist, Kim Jung Soo, wants people to explore and play with these reflections, noticing how our feelings and thoughts can change depending on where we are and who we are with.

Unnatural Nature

"Unnatural Nature" is a 5-minute interactive audio-visual installation that uses real climate data to create a dynamic experience, raising awareness about the urgent issue of climate change.

marshmallow polypore variant

A huge installation of paper meant to symbolize bee hive's and other every day things we often ignore

Once Upon A Wimmelbild

Once Upon A Wimmelbild' celebrates the magical feeling of stepping into a public library. Who can you find?

Dear Future Me

Write a letter to your future self and drop it into the mailbox of when you want to receive it. It will really be mailed to you! Listen to gentle music while you write.

Counted/Uncounted

This immersive art experience is made of 30 linoleum print portraits of minorities living in the state of Michigan: immigrants, the LGBTQ+ community, BIPOC, and disabled people. It also includes recordings of participant voices talking about their stories, experiences, and wishes for themselves and their communities.

Directions I

A large hanging art piece that shows the balance between happiness and sadness in life, using the Four Directions symbol to represent how everything is connected — from the seasons and winds to the cycles of life.

A Long Line of Women

A series of paintings that celebrate women of color

Me So Calgon

The artist's work, shown on screens with headphones, explores stereotypes of East Asians in media and personal childhood memories, turning these experiences into a new and empowering narrative.

JW Marriott 235 Louis St NW

Unfinished Business

A near life-size portrait of the artist’s horse, Estrellas Remarkablez.

TETRA

TETRA is functional art. This 3-wheel vehicle has flush glass and zero surface embellishment TETRA is Simple and solid, as if cut from a solid block of metal.

Cracked knot clock

Carved wood clock shows that Time is not always linear, but a tangle of moments or memories. It teaches us to embrace life's imperfection.

Metal Mosaic

A series of stunning Metal Mosaics showing contrasts like Strong vs. Tender. Sharp vs. Delicate. Solid vs. Dainty. Harsh vs. Gentle. Bold vs. Subtle. Durable vs. Fragile.

Promenade de' Carousel

This contemporary carousel features three vintage embellished ponies mounted on a revolving mahogany pedestal.

Resplendence

It's a kaleidoscope made with flowers! Look through one of the viewing teleidoscopes to see a kaleidoscope reflection of the flowers in the display. The teleidoscopes are mounted at different heights so everyone can get a view.

PO Art Box 120 Monroe Center St NW

Intergalactic Arts Federation

PO (Art)Box is ArtPrize's smallest venue. Inside each mailbox cubby is art from a collection of artists that came together to create the dioramas or micro-installations that you see here.

Biggby Coffee 146 Monroe Center St NW

Michigan Oasis

It includes a working waterfall!
Stand inside this cave and watch the mitten shape come to life. This 3D scan of Scott Falls in Michigan's U.P. is crafted from hand-shaped plaster panels.

PNC Reflects McKay Old in New

Painting of McKay's reflection in the PNC Bank building.

My backyard

Sculptures made of recycled, reclaimed and reused items.

"It's Reigning Cats & Dogs" A "Tail" of Tricky Tongue Twisters

8 whimsical paintings, each with a tongue twister to try.

Grand Rapids City Hall 300 Monroe Ave NW

Alurring wildlife

Huge wildlife drawing to inspire people to appreciate and protect the wildlife and their environment.

Monroe Community Church 1020 Monroe Ave NW

Flourishing Heirlooms

A collaboration of artists and artforms celebrating what has been passed down from their grandparents including pressed flowers, embroidery, origami, and felting.

"First the colors."

a sixty-pound, queen-size bedspread portrait made of woven glass beads.

In Life and In Death

Landscape paintings containing living plants that make you feel like you're in a mossy terrarium

Ephemerality

Walk through the pathways and archways of this abstract garden installation.

Prism Series

An amazingly colorful collection from nature - each specimen carefully selected, pinned and mounted - the artist sourced most of his specimens from a private collection he acquired that dates back to the 1970's.

Community

A mesmerizing collection of faces.

Garment/View

A woven tapestry of repurposed vinyl banners - the kind you see on signs along the highway.

INHALE & EXHALE

An installation using film and slide photography negatives sewn together to pay homage to anyone who has experienced homelessness.

Louis Campau Skywalk 43 Monroe Ave NW

The City of Grand Rapids a work in progress

The City of Grand Rapids is a large-scale, detailed sculpture of the city, combining 3D-printed tiles, epoxy clay, and other materials to create an aerial view of the cityscape.

Periwinkle Fog 125 Ottawa Ave NW

What Color are You?

Each crepe paper flower in my work carries meaning:
• Blue represents those currently experiencing Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia.
• Purple honors those who have lost a loved one to dementia.
• Yellow symbolizes caregivers.
• Orange signifies anyone who believes in a future free from dementia.
• White embodies hope for a cure.

What color resonates with you?

There's No Place Like Home Series

A collection of high heel shoes that represent the personality of each character from the Wizard of Oz.

Season's Sentinel

A glass-on-glass mosaic of an oak tree in four different seasons.

My Peeps

A visual shout out to the artist's favorite peeps and their unique personalities that make them so special.

Good Morning Sunshine

A piece that shows the “hard reality” of a photograph and the softer quality of quilted fabric in one work.

Blackened, But Not Broken

Interactive art inviting you to write your hurts/pains on a white heart sculpture that will be filled in with black ink handwriting throughout ArtPrize, turning the heart dark.

Hard Left

Steel Reef Shark Sculpture

Bridge Street Market 405 Seward Ave NW

Walking through the Garden

A wild and exuberant installation of tropical nature shapes and lines.

1000 Love Letters

Cards, art supplies and clipboards will be provided to allow people to write and submit an anonymous love letter.

ArtPrize ClubHouse *Content Alert* 61 Commerce Ave SW

ClubHouse & Priceless Gallery

Your one-stop spot for all things ArtPrize, the ClubHouse is a hub offering:

Cool ArtPrize merch to take home

Refreshing drinks

Hands-on art workshops to spark your imagination

Friendly faces at the Concierge desk to answer all your questions

Voting Kiosks

ALSO, visit the Priceless Gallery, where the ArtPrize team has picked some amazing art that shows what it means to be human.

Open NOON - 8 PM Daily during ArtPrize

**WARNING** there is nudity in some of the art pieces on display at this venue

D & D Alignments: the art of moral & ethical perspectives

Nine art quilts based on the game Dungeons & Dragons

Coat Check Chair

A closet you can sit on

Understory

Sustainable furniture designed for Haworth’s 2024 DesignLab

Monster Madness

Watercolor paintings of playful, whimsical and imaginative monsters, the kind you'd actually want to find under your bed!

Here Comes the Sun

A cheery sunflower built from over 14,000 LEGO® pieces.

Illusions

A series of paintings showing the movement of a beautiful dancer.

Beasts of the Best Coast

Hand-Painted cartoon creatures inhabiting iconic Michigan Lighthouses.

In the Fade

Forest painting of changing light and the dramatic shifts in the environment caused by seasonal changes.

Dancing on the Breeze

Colorful painting of the most common butterflies seen in west Michigan.

Northern Brilliance

Have you ever gone rock hunting in a painting? Well, this vibrant landscape painting of northern Michigan at the peak of fall is stocked with gemstones. We even found some petoskey stones!

Marea Tropical

Vibrant dot-making painting

Courage & Soar 40 Monroe Center St NW Ste 104

Nine Lives of Fast Fashion

Nine larger than life Ragamuffin cat sculptures on display in the front display windows of Courage and Soar.

Delicate Balance

Intricate build

Nature's Song

A Music Machine - made from broken instruments and discarded furniture - is activated when visitors turn a large copper crank. Cogs trigger a woodpecker keeping the beat, a skunk on washboard, and a squirrel adding his jam.

Happy to See Ewe

Hand-dyed, hand-hooked wool strips covering a 5.5 ft x 2 ft linen backing.

Frida Kahlo Tape Work

Giant! Thousands of multicolored tape strips were used to recreate iconic figure Frida Kahlo.

Waskevich Whitetails

Intricate mechanical-pencil drawings of whitetail deer that passed through the artist's yard.

Grounds for Interpretation

24 images of the grounds left in the bottom of a stainless steel mug after drinking his coffee.

Friends, I will remember you; Enjoyment, Expectation, Encouragement, Endurance and Enrichment

5 paintings of the same 4 friends through the trials, triumphs, celebrations, secrets , vacation days, contemplation days of life. Enjoyment (childhood), Expectation (young adulthood), Encouragement (middle age), Endurance (seniors), Enrichment (friends of varying ages).

Flying Colors

Vibrant oil painting that zooms in on the structural components of kites and the spindle of string needed to make the kites soar.

Atelier Woodways 1422 Robinson Rd SE

Engine Number 1

A large, toy-like steam locomotive and train car made of wood with metal details.

Celebrating America

A collection of small paintings by students from Walker Charter Academy, VFW Camp Trotter, and Caledonia elementary, intermediate, and middle schools of the people, places, and things that symbolize America.

A Tribute to Some of the Greats

A large painting of women and men of African descent who gave so much in the performing arts, civil activism, writing, and other fields. Featuring great actors, writers, and performers of all creeds and colors.

The Protector

A sculpture tribute to Emperor, the artist's first service dog. Emperor was assigned to SEAL Team 3 for bomb detection and deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan. This monument stands for the memory of all warriors who have stood on the wall protecting us all every day.

Portraits of Her Service

Photographs of women veterans.

Lunar Module

A lunar module art piece made from 438 separate pieces of wood.

Freedom

An eagle drawing by a local veteran who assists other veterans in the creative arts.

Canopy by Hilton 131 Ionia Ave SW

Life In Color

A huge 10' x 6' bright and colorful striped painting to remind us not to take life too seriously.

Coral Lines

Four Fused Glass squares inspired by the beautiful colors of coral in the ocean.

Grand Rapids Downtown Market 435 Ionia Ave SW

As Above So Below

3-D art showing auras above and below us.

Color on Repeat

Color! Pattern!

United Bank of Michigan 44 Ionia Ave SW

A Dual World

A pair of paintings depicting the dual and intricate realities of life. Encouraging the viewers to contemplate and discuss what this means to them.

Totally

The artist took photos of the Total Solar Eclipse and placed them in composite piece.

Small Joys

The Mint Artists Guild is showcasing 50 + tiny paintings depicting "Small Joys" all created by Detroit youth artists. These paintings show a wide array of things from fish, swimming with friends, smiling to flowers blooming, and more.

There will also be a spot to share the small joys in your own life as well.

Abstraction Vision

An abstract art piece designed to unveil a tapestry of endless possibilities, evoking a smile and a sense of boundless hope with each glance.

The Morton *Content Alert* 55 Ionia Ave NW

The Journal Project

The art display incorporates journal entries from the artist's very own journals. The artist also provides journals for viewers to contribute their own stories, in hopes to encourage the healing process through sharing and journaling our experiences.

Wavelenths

Draping fabric cascading to the floor. The artist displays the need for recognizing the minute and infinite connective threads among us,

Michigan Forest Fire

This installation commemorates a forest fire in central Michigan that engulfed 6,000 acres of pine trees.

Symbiosis 1 | TÀO

This art display includes two cabinets, a backpack, and other items. The open cabinet shows the parts of ourselves we reveal, while the closed one symbolizes what we keep hidden.

Seeing Things

The artist has created drawings of the images portrayed within the bunched and gathered newspapers he uses for his artwork.

Finding Beauty in Hardship

An artwork inspired by the artist’s journey through loss and grief, created to inspire others to find beauty in their struggles.

The McKendrick Building 1443 Wealthy St SE

Eastown Mural

The concept for the Eastown Mural is inspired by classic “postcard” style murals often found in cities with the city name as part of the design. But with a modern twist.

Shakedown Street 670 Leonard St NW

Via Chorus Oculi (Way of the Eye Dancing)

An interactive mural lets anyone scan it with a phone to identify 100+ Grand Rapids landmarks.

The mural features local people, buildings, and Grateful Dead symbolism, including Shakedown Street's shop.

Realms Beyond: Twilight Odysseys

This piece is the first installment of an ongoing series of fabricated stories based on underworld mythologies around the globe.

Golden Rod Girls

You can take one of these lovely ladies home this ArtPrize 2024! Keep our eyes peeled! You can find them in flower beds, trees, and Grand Rapids staples.

Atwater Brewing 201 Michigan St NW

The Michigan Travel Illustration Collection

Scenes from the gorgeous Mitten State within mattes of Michigan

Lions, Tigers, & Bears Ohhh MI!!!

A look at the connection of animals to Michigan

Finding Extraordinary in the Ordinary

Photo series of the tiny flowers we don't usually pay attention to

Blue Serenade

Tribute to police officers and their working animals

Orion takes flight

Painting of a Michigan lighthouse at twilight

More Light

Photo series showing the different ways light interacts with objects

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown 310 Pearl Street NW

A River Runs Through It

Weaving and needlepoint artwork of birch trees and a river

Bouquet

Multi-colored individual hand cut papers arranged to create a bouquet. The artist recommends viewing it from the side rather than the front.

Four Extremes

Depiction of water, fire, land and air

Le Macaron 132 Monroe Center St SW

Baby Africa

Life sized sculptures of baby African animals

Royale Birds

Dot painting of royal birds -- 31,340 dots of acrylic paint

Fantasy Coral World

A crocheted artist's fantasy rendition using colored yarns to highlight the beauty of real coral reefs with some pop art planted throughout the display.

Summer Strolling

Photo series of the Grand Haven pier

Smokey

Drawings of K9 dogs - they're gifted to the dog owners after ArtPrize

Legends of the Straights

Whimsical drawing of biking around Mackinac Island

Stitching for SARAtonin

Sun • 09/15 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
132 Monroe Center St NW

Please join me for a casual meet and greet while I do some live embroidery work. Sit with me and enjoy a snack or coffee and have opportunity to ask any questions you may have about fiber arts and how to get started on your own creative path with fiber art!

Old World Olive Co 108 Monroe Center St NW

DiscoLandia

An installation using aluminum wire, glass, mylar and disco balls.

Brewery Vivant 925 Cherry St SE

Suds

A mosaic made up of 576 images of dark-colored shelter dogs that have statistically less chances than regular colored dogs to get adopted.

Gateways Through Film

Images that help you exercise your ability to change perspective.

Biochemistry

Mural on the Brewery Vivant building celebrating similarities between the internal and external world

Studio Park 123 Ionia Ave SW

Homewood Suites by Hilton 161 Ottawa Ave NW

The Great Lakes Driftwood Creatures

Mythical creatures created from driftwood found in the Great Lakes.

Divine Arcana

Walk-through tunnel designed to mimic stained glass windows.

Oh Hello Paper Company 40 Monroe Center St NW, Ste 103

Slow and Steady

A Charming snail and colorful mushrooms are featured in this mixed-media collage made of magazine clippings and sheet music.

Cornerstone Church 48 Lafayette Ave SE

Bright Ideas

"Bright Ideas" at Cornerstone Church by artist Chris Land - Creating illuminated sculptures out of found objects.

Feed Your Head

People can be puzzling. This series depicts putting all the pieces together.

Awareness Shoe

The MSA Awareness Shoe Float was created as tool to raise awareness about Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) by its symbolic world marathon -- GR is the world's first host city!

Nonobjects: A Series of Drawings

Drawings on both sides of semi-transparent media

Burning Bush

A reminder that God is omnipresent

Song of Color & Song of Color Mirror

Two paintings depicting a song --- meant to move with you as you move

Fight or Flight

Created by an artist with ADHD, this artwork symbolizes the constant struggle between embracing the true self (flight) and battling feelings of inadequacy (fight)

The Corn Growers Club

A close up look at corn kernels

McKay Tower 146 Monroe Center NW

"The Beauty Beneath" #1 Green Sea Turtle Resting, #2 Angels of the Deep #3 Splendid Toadfish #4 Lion of the Sea #5 Seaing Stars #6 Lobster Anyone?

A vibrant series of underwater paintings

Vibrant

A small resilient tree sheltered by all the bigger trees.

Absorb Me!

A large painting designed to draw you in from across the room.

San Chez Bistro 38 Fulton St W

Hobson

This 4-piece digital portrait, sized 50"x50", turns a dog’s face into art with hand-drawn dots. The canvases link up to create a seamless mandala vibe, printed on fabric and stretched over frames for a slick, eye-catching display.

Scorpion Hearts Club 1035 Wealthy St SE

Slipped Away Into a Moment of Time

An abstract painting using colorful paint and small strokes to create a work of art.

Aphantasia

A collection of flowers drawn in ink and filled in with watercolors.

Until Death

A painting shows a rusted, moss-covered car with a mix of skeletons and living people inside.

critter collection

A collection of animals skillfully sketched out and colored in.

Muse GR 727 Leonard St NW

Weapons of Mass Construction

This art exhibit showcases a mix of printmaking, mixed media, 3-D works, and upcycled art. Large-scale, colorful pieces that encourage audience participation.

SURREALITY

Mural-style figurative paintings

456: A Reflection on Fatherhood

This installation reflects on the short time (15 months) the artist had with his father before he passed away

Happy Cat Cafe 447 Division Ave S

Cat TV

Mixed media of painting and sculpture of a cat's favorite things, displayed as if they're watching it on TV

Catified

The life of cat: boxes, contortions, glares and more

Every Cat Has A Story

Cat portraits: what's their story?

Horizon Bank 250 Pearl St NW Suite 100

Dogs With Attitude

Paintings of dogs based on photos submitted to the artist.

Brush Studio 11 Ionia Ave NW

Botanical Bliss

Large oil painting of colorful flowers and whimsical butterflies.

The Homestead

Idyllic country landscape painting

Arts Marketplace 121 Ionia Ave SW

Ethereal Lantern Tree

A tree made from fabric, art quilts, beads, decoupage, paper and paint fills the corner of the room. By a Grand Haven artist

Disappointed Wildlife

Scan the paintings of endangered species with your phone to interact with them using augmented reality

Touch of Love

Clay sculpture showing the love between two people - in this case, mother and son

A Mile in our Sneakers

Keds shoes decorated by homeless youth from Grand Rapids and Detroit. Scan the QR codes at the installation to watch their stories.

Ethereal lantern Tree

After experiencing the loss of 3 family members in a short time, building lantern trees has helped the artist through grief. "The lanterns of this tree are representative of my inner glow. The once fading embers inside of myself that I am stoking to grow and shine brightly again."

The 12th House GR 8 Jefferson Ave SE

Maiden, Mother, Crone

A series of 12 paintings that depict the seasons of the year, each symbolizing a different stage in the aging process and celebrating the journey of a woman's life as she grows older and wiser.

Three Frogs in a Trenchcoat

This represents how art can be fun and is not always required to have a message.

Wise Men Distillery 146 Monroe Center St NW, Suite 150

LIKE

A nod to the Robert Indiana “Love Sculpture”, LIKE. We don't agree, approve, or acknowledge. We Like. And we hope to get Likes. All on social media. Post your selfies in front the LIKE sculpture on your favorite social media sites with the hashtag: #likesculpture

Gathering Currents

Sculpture of endless loops

SHOW Salon 40 Monroe Center

Cove

An abstract painting with hues mirroring those of the ocean. See an ocean wave, a peaceful ocean cove, a seashell, or something else in this piece of art.

Ocean Serenity

This painting shows a woman with a flower in her hair, standing in the ocean as waves gently lap around her.

Desert Flowers

Images of flowers from the Botanical Gardens in Tuscon, AZ.

Open Sea

A painting of a mermaid in the ocean, with its depth and mystery serving as a metaphor for the journey we all take in search of our dreams and aspirations

The Parlour at CityFlatsHotel 77 Monroe Center St NW

Green Man Meets Green Woman

Sculptures featuring the heads of a man and woman that blend elements of Scottish-Irish folklore with natural motifs.

Trees Series in Color

A series of impressionist paintings of trees from around the Aquinas college campus.

CityFlats Hotel 83 Monroe Center St NW

Linger

A painting of the Big Lake that makes you want to linger.

Sundance Grill and Bar 151 Ottawa Ave NW

Novucubism

A collection of images created using Novucubism, a technique that employs flat geometric shapes to form the desired image.

Sears Architects 16 Ionia Ave SW

Shanghai: A Spectacle of Lights

This artwork captures the dazzling lights of Shanghai at night.

Mammoth Distilling 710 Wealthy Street SE

Latent Terrain

Creative abstract photography in black and white

Solitude

Stunning photo of the ocean and a surfer

Speciation Cellars 928 Wealthy St SE

Change Your Perspective

A collection of scenic photographs captured using camera features in a creative way.

Glistening Quiet

Photograph of a bumble bee finding solace on a flower in the Smokey Mountains.

Grand Woods Lounge 77 Cesar E. Chavez Ave SW

Michigan Mapped

A topographically correct map of Michigan -- made from maps

Muskegon River with Croton and Hardy Dams with Epoxy water running over the Dams

Wood carving of two dams with epoxy water connecting them

Northern Seasons

Photos of different seasons of Michigan

Women Warriors

Painting of many women who work to make the world a better place including Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Taylor Swift and Michelle Obama.

New Beginnings

Artwork made from fabric showing that nature and life are full of new beginnings

Zufriedenheit

"Zufriedenheit" means "contentment" in the German language. This oil painting on a tile is meant to make you take pause and appreciate your current mood.

Bridge St Electric 812 Bridge St NW

"The eye"

A captivating acrylic painting based in reality.

Undercurrents

A series of water sculpture photographs

In Memoriam (Sadako's Legacy)

A hanging mobile of 1,000 paper cranes

Rainbow Fireworks All American City Grand Rapids

A painting of the colorful explosion of fireworks over Grand Rapids.

Broken Crayons Have purpose

Vibrant collection of mixed media images colored with crayon

Harmony Brewing Company 1551 Lake Dr SE

Character Blast

Who can you spot in this collection of characters?

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

Based on the theme song from Mr. Rogers (or is it Daniel Tiger now?), this collage features houses so full of love that they are literally bursting

Lakeshore Gems

This piece is made up of found beach glass from Lake Michigan's shoreline

Pirate Crossing

Pirate ship crossing a pedestrian bridge

Mermaid Eating Pizza

This painting depicts a mermaid eating a slice of pizza swimming down toward the viewer. The viewer is looking up at the mermaid and the top of the water behind her as if the viewer is drowning.

Fernando

Mixed media piece of Fernado, who is half-bull and half-bird ... or maybe something else altogether

Roeda Studio 1615 Monroe Ave NW

Windmill Gardens

The Holland, MI windmill at Windmill Island captured in a still life painting.

Celebration of Colors

Colorful textiles gathered together in one piece

Shining Like the Sun

Colorful and joyful hues decorate silhouettes of people on the studio's walls.

Vinyl Alchemy 1505 Wealthy St SE

Sun God

An abstract painting leaving the observer to define what is seen on the canvas.

2 thoughts on “Big Awesome ArtPrize Map for 2024”

  1. The family route does not show up on the interactive map. Everything else shows, and the numbered stops can be followed, but the actual map does not show.

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