Artists

Assistance

We recognize getting to ArtPrize^® and installing a project can pose a significant financial challenge. Although ArtPrize cannot fund individual entries, many artists have been successful in obtaining grants and sponsorships from individuals and businesses.

Let us know your unique challenges. We may have ideas. Contact Kevin Buist at kevin@artprize.org.

For 2012, ArtPrize was given a special home on Kickstarter.com to help artists whose projects require significant support. Kickstarter is the largest funding platform for creative projects in the world. Artists raise money from their fans by offering rewards related to their projects.

If you are considering launching a Kickstarter project, learn how here and note a few important details...

Funding is all or nothing. More on funding

Rewards are required. More on rewards

A funding goal and deadline are required. More on goals

More info at Kickstarter's Frequently Asked Questions.

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Kickstarter has offered a special page for select ArtPrize projects to be highlighted. Any artist participating in ArtPrize can launch a project on Kickstarter, but not all artists will appear on the ArtPrize Kickstarter page.

Check out the ArtPrize Kickstarter Page!

It’s much easier for artists located near Grand Rapids to raise support for ambitious projects. Therefore, only artists outside Michigan will appear on the ArtPrize Kickstarter page.

Why is ArtPrize highlighting certain projects?
ArtPrize is careful to be impartial when it comes to which artists compete in the event. The design of the event gives artists close to Grand Rapids an advantage in building community support. ArtPrize organizers continue to experiment in making a more level playing field. The ArtPrize Kickstarter page is attempt at creating an objective process to highlight projects coming from far away.