GRAND RAPIDS, MI – One of the world’s largest art competitions will be returning to Grand Rapids next month.

ArtPrize, the 16-day international showcase that draws thousands of art-lovers to Grand Rapids each year, will take place from Thursday, Sept. 18 through Saturday, Oct. 4 this year.

Since its inception in 2009, ArtPrize has become one of the biggest events the city of Grand Rapids is known for, boosting civic pride as people from all over the world come to see the eye-popping artwork on display.

“We are a city with many mantras – Calder City, River City, Furniture City – but we have become affectionately known as an Art City as well, not just because of Art Prize, but because of the culture that we’re trying to create for artists around the community,” Grand Rapids City Manager M

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