ArtPrize 2025 in Grand Rapids: Explore Over 900 Artworks & Immersive Experiences

ArtPrize 2025 is set to transform downtown Grand Rapids into a vibrant, open-air gallery from September 18 to October 4. This year, the festival will showcase 931 entries from over 1,100 artists representing 39 U.S. states and 18 countries, spread across 155 venues—including museums, parks, breweries, and public plazas.

Opening Celebration

The festivities kick off on Friday, September 19, at Rosa Parks Circle with a lantern-making workshop at 4:30 PM, followed by live music and performances at 6:30 PM. The evening culminates in the ArtPrize Parade, leading to a spectacular fireworks display over the riverfront ArtPrize.

Highlights of ArtPrize 2025

• Diverse Artworks: Explore a wide range of art forms, including 2D, 3D, time-based, and installation pieces, displayed in venues across the city artprize.org.

• Public Voting: Visitors have the opportunity to vote for their favorite artworks, contributing to the selection of winners artprize.org.

• Educational Events: Engage with artists and learn more about the creative process through various events and talks scheduled throughout the festival artprize.org.

Plan Your Visit

ArtPrize is free to attend, with printed maps and event guides available throughout Grand Rapids during the festival. You can also download the 2025 Event Guide and use the voting web app to explore and vote for your favorite entries artprize.org.

For more information and to stay updated on the latest news, visit the official ArtPrize website or follow @artprize on Instagram.