Grand Rapids
ARTPRIZE artist Derek Maxfield’s attempt to make an amazing ice sculpture display last 20 days in September at the Gerald R. Ford Museum. Derek will also have exciting live FIRE AND ICE sculpting performances. He is using colored ice and special effect lighting to create a frozen underwater environment.
Come “CHILL OUT” at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum Sept 23rd – Sept. 30th. See you there!
Watch one of the Artprize TriFecta artists – Jason Hackenwerth – create his amazing art on Vimeo!
WJRW – 1340 AM Grand Rapids, MI (News) – We’re Talking West Michigan
Monday, September 14 – I will be a guest on WJRW 1340AM for the “Vision Grand Rapids” radio show, which broadcasts at 2:00 PM EST.
“Vision Grand Rapids” is brought to you by a variety of Grand Rapids hosts who bring you local stories and new perspectives on things happening right in Grand Rapids. My interview will be with Lynne Jarman-Johnson. We’ll be chatting about what I’m doing with my photography, ArtPrize, my upcoming photo projects, etc.-
You can even listen to the interview on the Internet! Just click below to listen in at 2pm EST:
Only ten days until the start of ArtPrize!
Pre-registration for voting begins today (September 14) in a few hours.
Why pre-register? It will save time. You will still need to show a government issued ID at a registration location on or after the 23rd to be able to vote, but pre-registration will make that process a lot quicker.
The link below will explain a lot of questions you may have – from voting, pre-registration, rules and where the events are taking place for ArtPrize:
http://blog.artprize.org/2009/09/11/important-things-to-review
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
Here’s the information we’ve all been waiting for on where to get registered to VOTE for ArtPrize!
Reminder – actual voting will not start until the day ArtPrize opens, which is 6 pm on September 23rd.
Artprize.org states you can “pre-register” on www.artprize.org starting September 14, 2009.
By pre-registering, people can put in all of their voter registration information online ahead of time. That way, you will only have to present your ID to activate your account when you come to downtown Grand Rapids. That will supposedly speed things up. ArtPrize is suggesting visiting a registration site the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 23 (while people are still at work), before the evening ceremonies kick off.
How to Register:
- Attendees will be required to present a valid government issued ID in person at a registration station
(list of registration sites) - ID can be drivers license, other state ID or passport
- Pre-register on www.artprize.org (coming Sept 14) – save time activating your voter status at the event
- There will be voter registration stations throughout the city
September 23-October 7
(list of registration sites)
Rules:
Week 1 Voting – All Artists
- Voting begins 6:00pm, September 23, 2009
- You can vote on more than one work
- You cannot vote more than once for the same work
- Live results can be viewed online
- Week 1 voting ends 11:59pm, September 30
- Top 10 finalists will be announced evening, October 1
Registration Sites:
Note: All locations have agreed to be open the evening of Wed, Sept 23 – Opening Night
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
187 Monroe Ave
M-Su: 9a-6p
ArtPrize Headquarters @ Old Federal
155 N. Division
M-Th: 5p-8p, F-Sa: noon-10p, Su: noon-6p
Frederik Meijer Garden & Sculpture Park
1000 East Beltline NE
M: 9a-5p, Tu: 9a-9p, W-Sa: 9a-5p, Su: noon-5p
Grand Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce
111 Pearl NW
M-F: 8:30a-5p, Sa-Su: closed
Grand Rapids Art Museum
101 Monroe Center
M: closed, Tu-Th: 10a-5p, F: 10a-9p, Sa: 10a-5p, Su: noon-5p
Grand Rapids Ballet Co.
341 Ellsworth SW
M-Th: 9a-7p, F: 9a-5p, Sa: 9a-1p, Su: closed
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
11 Sheldon NE
M: closed, Tu-W: 9:30a-5p, Th: 9:30a-8p, F-Sa: 9:30a-5p, Su: noon-5p
Grand Rapids Community College
Student Community Center off Lyon St
M-F: 8a-5p, Sa-Su: closed
Grand Rapids Symphony
300 Ottawa NW, Suite 100
M-F: 9a-5p, Sa-Su: closed
Grand Rapids Public Museum
272 Pearl NW
M: 9a-5p, Tu: 9a-9p, W-Sa: 9a-5p, Su: noon-5p
GVSU University Bookstore
401 W. Fulton
M-Th: 8a-6p, F: 8a-5p, Sa: 8a-2p, Su: closed
JW Marriott
235 Louis NW
M-Su: 9a-6p
Main Public Library
111 Library NE
M-Th: 9a-9p, F-Sa: 9a-6p, Su: 1p-5p
UICA
41 Sheldon SE
M: noon-8p, Tu-Sa: noon-10p, Su: noon-7p
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)
(CLICK HERE FOR MAP and PARKING SUGGESTIONS)
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.
