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The Spotlight Awaits

October 6th, 2010

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Today is the last day to cast your vote for the winner of ArtPrize 2010.  However, in the meantime, the spotlight awaits.  Can you guess what ArtPrize Exhibition Center is home to this bench and some other great pieces of furniture for guests to kick back and relax in?

Photo Taken By: Matt Burrows

This photo is part of the ArtPrize® 2010 “Where’s this?” series on the blog. The photos are taken by photographers working independently. They do not reflect the opinion on ArtPrize organizers.

Star Light, Star Bright

October 3rd, 2010

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You don’t need to wait for the sun to set to wish upon these stars.  Do you know where to find them?

Photo Taken By: Matt Burrows

This photo is part of the ArtPrize® 2010 “Where’s this?” series on the blog. The photos are taken by photographers working independently. They do not reflect the opinion on ArtPrize organizers.

Critical Discourse – Battle of the Top 10

October 1st, 2010

Critical Discourse – Battle of the Top 10 goei

The public has weighed in with their favorites… so what do the experts think? A panel discussion of the Top Ten of ArtPrize 2010 is bookended by a cocktail hour and and a reception with music and appetizers, and plenty to talk about! Brought to you by Eastern Floral.

Where:

Goei Center
818 Butterworth St SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

When:

October, 1 (that’s today)

7 – 11pm

Video after the jump.

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Life is short. Go see art.

September 29th, 2010

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This is part of a large oil painting absurdly exploring human life from birth to death. Which Monroe North venue displays this painting?

Photo taken by: Yolanda Gonzalez.

This photo is part of the ArtPrize® 2010 “Where’s this?” series on the blog. The photos are taken by photographers working independently. They do not reflect the opinion on ArtPrize organizers.

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Gears of Soar

September 27th, 2010

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Somewhere, Leonardo da Vinci is smiling.  Can you guess where this bird and the rest his flock take flight?

Photo Taken By: Matt Burrows

This photo is part of the ArtPrize® 2010 “Where’s this?” series on the blog. The photos are taken by photographers working independently. They do not reflect the opinion on ArtPrize organizers.

Grace

September 24th, 2010

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How many wine corks did it take to make this portrait of Grace? (This is just a portion of the portrait.) Hint: It’s at The B.O.B.

Photo by Victoria Fanning

Water, Sky + City Skyline

September 22nd, 2010

Joel O'Dorisio Work: River of Light Venue: GRAM

Can you guess the location of this glass installation?

This photo is part of the ArtPrize® 2010 “Where’s this?” series on the blog. The photos are taken by photographers working independently. They do not reflect the opinion on ArtPrize organizers.

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Brian Kelly at ArtPrize: Opening Montage

September 22nd, 2010

Brian Kelly is a photographer and filmmaker living in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Based on the video journal he made during 2009, ArtPrize® invited Brian to share his videos on our blog during the 2010 event. He’ll walk around and document what interests him as a filmmaker. Brian’s thoughts and opinions are his own and in no way represent an endorsement or objection from ArtPrize toward an individual artist or venue.

Frozen Fantasy

September 22nd, 2010

Frozen Fantasy

There’s something intriguing about the bright lights radiating through this frozen forest.

Photo by Victoria Fanning

This photo is part of the ArtPrize® 2010 “Where’s this?” series on the blog. The photos are taken by photographers working independently. They do not reflect the opinion on ArtPrize organizers.

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Spreading Wings, Branching Out

September 20th, 2010

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Can you guess where this sculpture landed once the flight was over?

Photo Taken By: Matt Burrows

This photo is part of the ArtPrize® 2010 “Where’s this?” series on the blog. The photos are taken by photographers working independently. They do not reflect the opinion on ArtPrize organizers.

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