ArtPrize September 19 - October 7, 2012 | Grand Rapids, MI
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David Abbott - Development Director

David Abbott - Development Director
Networker, Ideator, Winophilia, Spirited, Gleek.












David Abbott - Development Director

Kevin Buist - Artist Relations Director
Artist, Nerd, Wanderer, Occasional Cinephile.












David Abbott - Development Director

Brian Burch - Public Relations Director
Communications, Connections, Strategist, Ironic, Awesomist.











David Abbott - Development Director

Catherine Creamer - Executive Director
Adventurous, Playful, Strategic, Dancer, Determined.











David Abbott - Development Director

Dave DeBoer - Venue Relations Director
Bike Nerd, Ambitious, Honey Badger.












David Abbott - Development Director

Gwen Den Breems - Executive Assistant to Executive Director
Candid, Enthusiastic, Glue, East Coaster.











David Abbott - Development Director

Rick DeVos - Founder
Curious, Reserved, Dreamer, Photographer, Pilot.












David Abbott - Development Director

Melisa Elliott - Finance Director
Genuine, Family, Cafe Miel, Friend.












David Abbott - Development Director

Todd Herring - Marketing Director
Love, Family, Garden, Vintage Motorcycle.












David Abbott - Development Director

Jonathan Hunsberger - Lead Software Developer
Innovative, Curious, Adventurous, Financial, Independent.










David Abbott - Development Director

Ben Poosawtsee - Development Assistant
Ally, Assiduous, Composing, Urbanist, Unearther.












David Abbott - Development Director

Amelea Rose Pegman - Volunteer & Engagement Director
Believer, Enthusiast, Moxie, Gypsy, Friend.











David Abbott - Development Director

Anne Rosenbaum - User Experience Coordinator
Creative, Detailed, Accommodating, Adaptable, Upbeat.










David Abbott - Development Director

Noddea Skidmore - Event Producer
Cinephile, Theatregeek, Shoe-lover, Cakeartist, Firecracker.

In 2010

19 days

192 venues

1,713 artists

44 states and 21 countries

$474,000 dollars in awards

465,538 votes cast

200,000+ visitors

50% non-residents


In 2009

18 days

159 venues

1,262 artists

41 states and 14 countries

$449,000 dollars in awards

334,219 votes cast

200,000 visitors

What people said

No matter who wins, the 17-day competition has spurred a lively debate in Grand Rapids, a city of about 200,000 with a tradition of interest in art.

Micheline Maynard

NEW YORK TIMES



To those of us who believe that art has the power to inspire and enliven our communities, [ArtPrize] was a glorious example.

Michael Kaiser, President of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

THE HUFFINGTON POST



If urban leaders are paying close attention, they will use DeVos’ art inspiration as a way to transform the way they do business.

Carol Colletta, CEOs for Cities

GOOD MAGAZINE