Artists
Meet and greet the 30 ArtPrize artists – hosted by the North Kent County Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Refreshments will be served and the event is open to everyone.
If you can’t make the reception – there’s plenty of opportunities to see the great artwork installed.
Venue hours at minimum will be:
- Opening Day, September 22: 6pm-10pm
- Monday-Thursday: 5pm-8pm
- Friday & Saturday: 12pm-10pm
- Sunday: 12pm-6pm
| Who | Meet the Artists Reception |
| When |
Friday, September 24, 2010
6:00pm
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All Ages
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| Where |
2 Michigan Street NE
Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States 49503 |
You’ll catch a very brief glimpse of my ArtPrize exhibit in this video clip from WOODTV-8
Immanuel Lutheran Church has double the amount of artists from the 2009 event – thirty in total!
Tonight (Friday, September 24th) will be the public reception, from 6-8pm. I strongly encourage you to come up and see the exhibits from artists from Michigan, other states, and other countries from around the world!
Reception details on Facebook
Immanuel Lutheran Church will be hosting a large group of artists this year for ArtPrize 2010 – 30 artists in total!
Come take a peek at what terrific art will be waiting for you when ArtPrize kicks off on September 22, 2010:
Hosted Artists
Bev Tippmann
Brikena Boci
Cassandra Swierenga
Dawn Hollister
Debra Lake
Edwin Moody
Frank Newmyer, Jr.
Holly Uecker-Herman
James (Randy) Sottovia
James Foster
Jerry Zayac
Jessica Zimmermann
Joanna Eden
Joey Salamon
Joy Schroeder
Joyce Dunlap
Joyce Kilmer
Larry Underwood
Linda A. Witkowski
Matt Kowalczyk
Matthew Davey
Raymond Austin
Renee Suschil
Richard Elaver
Scott Rosema
Sharon Wollman
Stacy Niedzwiecki
Thomas Lopinski
Wanda Aikens
Woody Walters
Officially – my venue is Immanuel Lutheran Church in the Hill area of Grand Rapids.
It’s the large, beautiful Gothic church located at the corner of Michigan and Division – next to VanAndel Institute. Most anyone coming into Grand Rapids can see the church high on the hill, now in the shadows of the buildings coming up in the Medical Mile district. The present sanctuary was dedicated in 1890.
At the time of this blog post – there were about 20 artists being hosted at Immanuel. The number of entries you could enjoy here during ArtPrize 2010 may even be greater by July 1 – when all venue/artist connections must be complete.
I look forward to partnering with Immanuel Lutheran during ArtPrize. The Church graciously granted me permission to use an interesting glass block wall area to display my exhibit. I chose the area on a whim while visiting the church. The glass wall caught my eye during a tour, as it is shaped like a “wave” and had the reflective qualities of water. It will serve as an excellent background to my Great Lakes images.
Click on the blueprint below to see in larger detail – the curved yellow line indicates where you’ll find my exhibit starting September 22, 2010.
| Who | Our Lady of Consolation Night Out |
| When |
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
5:00pm
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21+
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| Where |
38 West Fulton
Grand Rapids, MI, United States 49503 San Chez consistently receives awards for service and food from publications such as Grand Rapids Magazine and On the Town. Readers and publishers alike have consistently showered San Chez Bistro as “Best of” awards as well as for “Best Ethnic restaurant,” “Best restaurant downtown,” “Best atmosphere and ambiance,” and “Best appetizers.” San Chez Bistro has also been given two national awards, “One of the 50 best Hispanic restaurants in the U.S.A.” by Hispanic Magazine and “Best restaurant in Town & Best Spanish Restaurant” by Where the Locals Eat, Magellan Press. |
The mezzanine level at SanChez Bistro – come up and enjoy 18 large canvas photography pieces and three multimedia presentations on the TV!
While the restaurant very much appreciates your patronage, I’d like to remind folks that do NOT have to be “dining” at SanChez to appreciate the 13 artists on display. It’s a venue like any other ArtPrize venue – come in and experience!
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| Who | Appletree Parents Night Out |
| When |
Thursday, September 24, 2009
5:00pm
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21+
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| Where |
38 West Fulton
Grand Rapids, MI, United States 49503 San Chez consistently receives awards for service and food from publications such as Grand Rapids Magazine and On the Town. Readers and publishers alike have consistently showered San Chez Bistro as “Best of” awards as well as for “Best Ethnic restaurant,” “Best restaurant downtown,” “Best atmosphere and ambiance,” and “Best appetizers.” San Chez Bistro has also been given two national awards, “One of the 50 best Hispanic restaurants in the U.S.A.” by Hispanic Magazine and “Best restaurant in Town & Best Spanish Restaurant” by Where the Locals Eat, Magellan Press. |
If you’re heading down to ArtPrize and you’re trying to decide which of the multitude of artists and venues are on the “must see” list – I’m officially making a recommendation.
I’m officially endorsing Derek Maxfield and Jason Hackenwerth as ArtPrize artists you MUST go see and vote for!
Jason Hackenwerth
will be using latex balloons to make fantastic, magical sculptures, and is exhibiting at:
UICA
41 Sheldon Boulevard SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
In addition to his fantastic installation, Jason will be creating an army of wearable sculptures that will be on the loose all over Grand Rapids!
Derek Maxfield
The winner of numerous ice sculpting competitions – will be creating his artwork via a live exhibition, and an underwater colored ice and snow sculpture, with a main focal point being a of a stylized tiger shark swimming through its habitat.
His unique attraction will be set up in a freezer truck parked at:
Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum
303 Pearl St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
And of course – there is my own exhibit…
Stacy Niedzwiecki
I’m exhibiting an inspirational photographic journey though some scenic locations throughout the Great Lakes State. The Michigan Moments photography series is on display at:
San Chez Bistro & Cafe
38 W Fulton
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Jason, Derek and I encourage you to support us and cheer us onto one of the Top Ten Prize Artists! What does that mean?
The Prize
- 1st place: $250,000
- 2nd: $100,000
- 3rd: $50,000
- 4th: $7,000
- 5th: $7,000
- 6th: $7,000
- 7th: $7,000
- 8th: $7,000
- 9th: $7,000
- 10th: $7,000
Strolling Brunch with ArtPrize Artists’ Talks
Party Date: Sunday, September 27
Party Time: Noon until 6 pm
Party Venues:
- San Chez Bistro
- Bar Divani
- Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
- One Trick Pony Grill & Taproom
- Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA)
- West Michigan Arts and Technology (WMCAT)
Complimentary foods at each location with a cash bar! Artists will be present to talk about their work.
Visit http://sanchezbistro.com/events_artprize.htm for information.
SanChez Location:
38 West Fulton
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
616.774.TAPA (8272)
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Daytime parking is best across the street from us at the Monroe Center ramp on the corner of Louis and Ionia. Enter the Ramp via Ionia Street. They offer one hour of free parking during the day.
Evening parking is usually available behind our building, plus there are plenty of metered parking spots around the nearby blocks, plus at the Monroe Center ramp across the street.
