ArtPrize

ArtPrize 2024: Igniting the Global Artistic Spirit in Grand Rapids

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Monday, April 15, 2024
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Beyond opening its doors to a broad spectrum of artistic talent, ArtPrize is committed to supporting artists' ambitions through a robust series of grants .

Key Points: 
  • Beyond opening its doors to a broad spectrum of artistic talent, ArtPrize is committed to supporting artists' ambitions through a robust series of grants .
  • With a focus on promoting artistic innovation, enhancing community engagement, and transforming downtown Grand Rapids into a series of impactful, must-see art destinations, ArtPrize aims to elevate the standard of public art exhibitions globally.
  • Motu Viget Grant: Focused on supporting the local artistic talent in Grand Rapids, this grant highlights ArtPrize's commitment to its community.
  • As ArtPrize continues to champion artistic excellence and innovation, it invites artists worldwide to join in this grand celebration of art and community.

Consumers Energy and Consumers Energy Foundation Donate More than $11 Million in 2023

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Consumers Energy, Growth, Toy, Toys for Tots, National Cherry Festival, CMS Energy, ArtPrize, Diversity, Work, DEI, Map, United Way, Inclusion, Equity, CMS, Put, Microsoft Office 2007, Electricity, Natural gas, Organization, Pharmaceutical industry

JACKSON, Mich., Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, and its employees and retirees donated more than $11 million dollars in grants, sponsorships and other supportive funding to nonprofits and municipalities across the state in 2023, empowering organizations to better the lives of people in Michigan, to bolster prosperity for communities, and protect the planet. 

Key Points: 
  • Highlights of these significant contributions include:
    Over $755,000 donated by employees and retirees as part of the annual company-wide United Way campaign.
  • The Consumers Energy Foundation is the charitable arm of Consumers Energy, Michigan's largest energy provider.
  • In 2023, the Consumers Energy Foundation, Consumers Energy, its employees and retirees contributed more than $11 million to Michigan nonprofits.
  • Consumers Energy is the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS), providing natural gas and/or electricity to 6.7 million of the state's 10 million residents in all 68 Lower Peninsula counties.

ARTPRIZE UNVEILS 2023 WINNING ARTISTS, AWARDING $400,000 IN PRIZES AND SHOWCASING A SPECTRUM OF PASSION AND SKILL

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Monday, October 2, 2023
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ArtPrize, the annual international contemporary art competition and immersive festival, draws the curtains on a spectacular 18 days of art exhibitions and activations in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Concluding with an unforgettable closing ceremony at Rosa Parks Circle, ArtPrize distributed a staggering $400,000 in prize money across the Juried Awards, Visibility Awards and Public Vote, where over 50,000 votes were cast.

Key Points: 
  • The 950 participating artists represented 12 countries and 30 states, exhibiting captivating artwork of various mediums, including: photography, painting, sculpture, ceramics, and beaded embroidery.
  • More than 150 local venues debuted artwork, from public parks to bars and restaurants, transforming Grand Rapids into a living canvas.
  • ArtPrize's central gathering point, the ArtPrize ClubHouse, hosted curated art exhibitions, daily programming, panel discussions, and youth educational activities.
  • During the closing ceremony, ArtPrize announced next year's dates: September 13-28, 2024, promising continued celebrations of art, inspiration, and connection.

SKYMINT To Become First-Ever Cannabis Sponsor Of ArtPrize, The Most Attended Public Art Event In The World

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Tuesday, September 14, 2021
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"Since our inception, SKYMINT has been dedicated to celebrating the intersection of cannabis, art, culture, and community," explains SKYMINT Senior Director of Marketing, Aimee Michalak.

Key Points: 
  • "Since our inception, SKYMINT has been dedicated to celebrating the intersection of cannabis, art, culture, and community," explains SKYMINT Senior Director of Marketing, Aimee Michalak.
  • As an official 2021 ArtPrize Premier Sponsor , SKYMINT will host the festival's Oct. 1 closing event at The Atrium, honoring ArtPrize's 2021 participating artists.
  • "This is a historical moment not only for me as an artist, but also for cannabis," says the ArtPrize alum, Sheefy McFly.
  • ArtPrize was named the "most attended public art event" in 2014 and 2015 by the London-based publication, The Art Newspaper, and the expressive and interactive public art event has reported seeing up to 26,000 attendees per day since its inception.

Anna Park Named Winner of AXA Art Prize

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Friday, November 22, 2019
Record labels, Axa XL, AXA, Visual arts, Sanford Biggers, Companies, AXA, ArtPrize, XL Recordings

NEW YORK, 22 November 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The first prize winner of the AXA Art Prize was announced on Thursday, November 21 at a reception at the New York Academy of Art.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, 22 November 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The first prize winner of the AXA Art Prize was announced on Thursday, November 21 at a reception at the New York Academy of Art.
  • Anna Park, an MFA student from the New York Academy of Art, won $10,000 in a competition juried by art stars Sanford Biggers, Will Cotton, John Currin and Tschabalala Self along with Jennifer Schipf, AXA XL's Global Practice Leader for Art.
  • Ms. Park was unanimously chosen by the five jurors as the winner of the nation's first and most prestigious student art competition devoted to figurative art.
  • 1AXA XL is a division of AXA Group providing products and services through four business groups: AXA XL Insurance, AXA XL Reinsurance, AXA XL Art & Lifestyle and AXA XL Risk Consulting.

Envoy by Four Seasons: First Collaboration of 2019 Announced

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Thursday, February 28, 2019
Visual arts, Geography of Michigan, Grand Rapids, Michigan, ArtPrize, Sketchbook, Storytelling, Nowlan, Envoy, Emotive, Michigan

Missy's emotive portfolio features journals and sketchbooks laden with colourful scenes and thoughtful poetry inspired by her global travels.

Key Points: 
  • Missy's emotive portfolio features journals and sketchbooks laden with colourful scenes and thoughtful poetry inspired by her global travels.
  • "Transcending follower-count, geography, culture and language, the diverse range of Envoy applicants demonstrates the appetite for a program rooted in authentic storytelling," says Peter Nowlan , Chief Marketing Officer, Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts.
  • Drawn to her craftsmanship, visual narrative style and passion for travel, Four Seasons has invited Missy to be the first Envoy in a series of collaborations rolling out this year.
  • In 2018 she was awarded the Educator Award from 1,400 exhibiting artists at the ArtPrize Competition of Grand Rapids, Michigan.