Art Prize

Art Prize art returned to Community

Art Prize Artist Corey VanDuinen returns pieces of his entry to the community. Children around West Michigan helped create the art over the summer at Maranda’s Park Parties.

Kids’ Art Fest

On October 2, the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum will be putting on a special art event for kids you won’t want to miss.

The Metaphorest Project

Chicago artist, Tracy VanDuinen, teamed up with students at the West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology on his 2011 Art Prize Entry.

Jenison Kids Help with Art Prize Entry

Students at Sandy Hill and  Bursley Elementary schools in Jenison worked with artist, Daniel Dancer, on his Art Prize entry.

Kid Inspired Art

Corey VanDuinen has his artwork displayed outside the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum.  With 100 2-dimension figures of children, his work was truly inspired by kids around West Michigan.

Making Art Prize Fun for Kids

There are so many ways to get your kids excited about art.  Maranda met with an education expert from the Grand Rapids Art Museum about fun activities they’re offering kids over the next few weeks.

Unique Exhibits at Fifth Third Bank

Fifth Third Bank is hosting 26 artists during Art Prize in their downtown banking center.

Kevin Kammeraad’s Puppet Theater

Adjacent to the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum, you can find Kevin Kammeraad and his puppet theater.  Kevin will be performing all through Art Prize with six shows each day!

Art Prize at Park Parties

Each week at our Park Parties, kids had the chance to make art that will be entered into Art Prize this fall.

Bringing Art Prize to Park Parties

Something new this year at Park Parties is the Amway Art Area.  Each week kids will have the chance to work with an Art Prize artist on his entry.