News Summary
Grand Rapids will feature the ArtPrize Halftime Show, showcasing the top entries of ArtPrize 2025. The public can vote for their favorite artworks until October 2, with a vibrant lineup of artists performing at Sixth Street Park. Following the Halftime Show, an awards ceremony will take place at Studio Park to announce the competition’s winners. The entire event celebrates artistic creativity and community connection.
Grand Rapids Hosts ArtPrize 2025 Halftime Show and Voting Finalization
Grand Rapids will reveal the top entries of ArtPrize 2025 during the highly anticipated ArtPrize Halftime Show on Friday, September 26. The event will showcase the top twenty entries from each of the festival’s five districts, highlighting the most popular artworks as determined by public voting.
Voting for all entries is open to the public until Thursday, October 2 at 10:00 p.m., providing attendees with ample opportunity to select their favorite pieces before the announcement.
Event Details
The ArtPrize Halftime Show will take place at Sixth Street Park from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Attendees can expect a vibrant lineup, headlined by well-known artists including Tiera Kennedy, recognized for her feature on Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning song “Cowboy Carter,” alongside the talented blues singer Jake Kershaw and the Bootstrap Boys, a lively country music group.
Award Ceremony Information
An ArtPrize Awards Ceremony will follow shortly after, occurring on Friday, October 3, from 6:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.. This ceremony is set to take place in a movie theater at Studio Park and will also be broadcast live outdoors at Midtown.
ArtPrize 2025 Overview
ArtPrize 2025 began on Thursday, September 18, featuring an impressive 931 entries submitted by over 1,110 artists. The competition will continue for 16 days, concluding on October 4. The opening celebrations for this year included an exciting Mardi Gras-themed parade led by Great Lakes Brass and various carnival performers, culminating with a dazzling fireworks display over the Grand River.
Another highlight of the opening was the ceremony for the exhibit titled “Art for Honor,”” which features 26 artists focused on connecting veterans with the community through art, held on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Park.
Activities and Experiences
This year’s ArtPrize also features a variety of artist workshops, concerts, live performances, and interactive exhibits aimed at engaging attendees and fostering an appreciation of art.
The winner of this prestigious art competition will receive a significant $100,000 grand prize. Attendees can look forward to experiencing installations like “The Arborialis Luminarium,” a massive 9,000-square-foot inflatable luminarium designed by UK-based Architects of Air, which is located at 555 Monroe Ave. NW.
Conclusion
As the excitement builds for the ArtPrize Halftime Show and the award announcements, the Grand Rapids community and visitors alike anticipate a dynamic celebration of art and creativity, culminating in the crowning of this year’s top artist and their contributions to the vibrant art scene.
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Additional Resources
- MLive: ArtPrize 2025 Photos
- WZZM: Emergence Sculpture at ArtPrize
- Fox17: Beyoncé’s Artist at ArtPrize
- Encyclopedia Britannica: ArtPrize
- Wood TV: ArtPrize’s Largest Venue
- Google News: ArtPrize 2025
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