ArtPrize - Sep. 23 - Oct. 8, 2009 - Grand Rapids, MI

Discounts

The following is a list of businesses offering discounts to ArtPrize artists. Be sure to also view the full list of helpful businesses listed on the Resources page.

Are you a business that would like to offer a discount to ArtPrize artists? Contact Kevin@artprize.org.

Select the category that best fits what you are looking for:


Hotels

*Rates based on availability. You may be required to verify artist status in ArtPrize 2010.

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids Downtown

Call for discounted artist rates

Notes: Inside the ArtPrize boundaries. Verification of ArtPrize Artist status required (profile URL or vote ID will suffice)

Contact: Heather Emmons

310 Pearl St. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Tel: 616.235.7611
www.holidayinn.com/grandrapidsdt


Baymont Inn & Suites

Discount rate for ArtPrize artists: $69

Contact: Crisanna Campbell

2151 Holton Ct. NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49544

Tel: 616.735.9595
www.baymontinns.com/


Best Western Grandvillage Inn

Discount rate for ArtPrize artists: $79

Contact: Debbie Welch

3425 Fairlanes Ave.
Grandville, MI 49418

Tel: 616.532.3222
www.bestwestern.com/prop_23097


Best Western Hospitality Hotel & Suites

Discount rate for ArtPrize artists: $59

Contact: Cyrena Johnson

5500 28th St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Tel: 616.949.8400
www.bestwestern.com


Comfort Inn Grand Rapids

Discount rate for ArtPrize artists: $55.95

Contact: Lynne Judge

4155 28th St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Tel: 616.957.2080
www.comfortinn.com


Country Inn & Suites

Discount rate for ArtPrize artists: $59.99 - $69.99

Notes: If stay is longer than 7 days, the rate will reduce to $59.99

Contact: Mandy Gendreau

5399 28th St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Tel: 616.977.0909
www.countryinns.com/grandrapidsmi


Gatehouse Suites Grand Rapids

Discount rate for ArtPrize artists: $79 - $119

Notes: Must call hotel directly

Contact: Katie Miller

2701 E. Beltline Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Tel: 616.957.8111
www.gatehousesuitesgrandrapids.com


Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Grand Rapids Airport

Discount rate for ArtPrize artists: $69

Contact: Michelle Buckner

5401 28th Street Ct. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Tel: 616.940.8100
www.hiexpress.com/grandrapidsmi


Hyatt Place Grand Rapids - South

Discount rate for ArtPrize artists: $94

Contact: Megan Houston

2151 Holton Ct. NW
Wyoming, MI 49519

Tel: 616.724.1234
www.hyattplacegrandrapidssouth.com


Motel 6

Discount rate for ArtPrize artists: $35

Contact: Katrina VanKuilenburg

7625 Caterpillar Ct. SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49548

Tel: 616.827.9900
www.motel6.com


Prince Conference Center at Calvin College

Discount rate for ArtPrize artists: $76

Contact: Juli Blauwkamp

1800 E. Beltline Ave. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Tel: 616.526.7200
www.princecc.com


Sleep Inn & Suites

Discount rate for ArtPrize artists: $59.99

Contact: Lauren Murphy

4284 29th St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49512

Tel: 616.975.9000
www.sleepinn.com/hotel/MI016

Crowne Plaza Hotel

Discount rate for ArtPrize artists: $89

Contact: Amanda P. Hunt

5700 28th Street S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49546

Tel: 616.957.1770
www.crowneplaza.com/grr-airport


Art Supplies and Framing


Repcolite Paints

West Michigan based paint manufacturer and retailer. Interested in providing discounted paint, especially for artists producing murals. See website for locations and additional contact info.

Contact: Dan Hansen
danh@repcolite.com
www.repcolite.com


Printing

ColorInc Pro Lab

 ColorInc is a local professional digital photo lab that specializes in photographic printing, press printed products and gallery wrap canvas'. We offer a wide selection of specialty photo printing options such as canvas, fineart and metallic surfaces in a variety of sizes. Registered ArtPrize participants will receive 20% off all products with promo code: ArtPrize10.

3280 Chicago Drive
Grandville, MI 49418
Contact: Jared Van Vels
jared@colorincprolab.com
www.colorincprolab.com
Gailforces Studio

"We do large format copy work and digital printing on various papers and canvas. We can photograph any object on to 8 x 10 transparencies and then scan digitally and print to Epson printers and ink. We also do video work. Our studios in the Tanglefoot Building are large enough to accommodate many unusual requests.We will keep your entry safe and secure until the date needed. For ArtPrize, any registered artist is eligible for a 20% discount. Mounting, framing and installation are available."


1100 Dayton SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
Tel: 616.481.8077
Contact: Alex Myrhorodsky
alexander@gailforces.com


Fabrication and Construction


Pioneer Construction

Crane services or other constructions needs, offering 25% off equipment rental and services for Artprize projects.


550 Kirtland St SW
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Tel: 616.247.6966
www.pioneerinc.com/

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