ArtPrize September 19 - October 7, 2012 | Grand Rapids, MI
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Below is a list of local fabricators and equipment rental firms that may be useful to artists. Is there a certain type of fabricator or rental service you’re looking for? Let us know, e-mail kevin@artprize.org.


For a list of businesses offering special discounts to ArtPrize artists, see the Discounts page.


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


Art Supplies and Framing

Art Express

"Art Express is a wholesale distributor of picture framing supplies in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We carry metal and wood moulding made by Nurre Caxton, Designer, Decor, and other moulding manufacturers. Our products include matboard, backing board, mounting board, mounting adhesives, glass, acrylic, mat cutters, glass cutters, tapes, etc." Art Express has agreed to offer their wholesale prices to ArtPrize artists.

411 Houseman NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49503-1825

Tel: 616.454.0846

info@artexpressmi.com
www.artexpressmi.com


Custom Art Pedestals

"I've always had a deep admiration for the visual arts and after visiting ARTPRIZE last year, I decided to offer something to the many artists who offered so much to the public. My promise to you is that I will put as much time, effort and attention to each of your pedestals as I put into my custom furniture pieces and cabinetry."

Tel: 616.299.5309
Contact: Douglas Glenn
www.customartpedestals.com


Printing


Corporate Color Graphics

Corporate Color Graphics, Michigan's largest professional lab, specializes in professional graphic imaging. We offer a complete range of custom photographic output including metallic, glossy, lustre, matte, deep matte, duratrans and duraclear professional papers. In addition, Corporate Color Graphics specializes in UV-cured direct-to-substrate imaging to acrylics, aluminum, gatorboard, composites and many other display substrates. We also offer roll-stock imaging options such as art-canvas, customized wallpaper, and wall-clings. Fabrication and finishing options include laser imaging, etching, CNC routing and cutting, lamination and mounting of large graphics. ArtPrize participants will receive discounts. We were honored by 2010 ArtPrize grand-prize winner, Chris LaPorte, when Chris selected Corporate Color Graphics to produce limited edition prints of his winning art.

3525 Lousma Dr SE

Grand Rapids, MI 49548

Tel: 616.774.9583, Ext. 3117
Contact: Kevin Wells

Kevin.Wells@corpcolor.com
www.corpcolor.com



Fabrication and Construction


Metro Engineering

Metro is a full service prototype and fabrication shop, including CAD capabilities, CNC machining, casting, painting, 11 skilled craftspeople, project fabrication consulting and have working knowledge of most materials used in the fabrication world.


845 Ottawa NW
Grand Rapids MI 49503
Tel: 616.458.2823
Contact: James Cook
www.metroengineering.net



Precision Wire EDM Services

Water Jet and Laser cutting services


3180 3 Mile Rd NW
Grand Rapids MI 49534
Tel: 616.453.4360
Contact: Frank Kruzel
http://www.pwedm.net/



Custom Powder Coating

“We specialize in sandblasting and powder coating, and have had a great deal of experience finishing custom art work. Also, we charge much less than other local powder coaters.” We are offering a 10% discount to all registered artprize artists.


1601 Madison Ave SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Tel: 616.454.9730
Contact: Steve
http://vocustompowdercoating.com/index.htm




Audiovisual


Bluewater Technologies

Audiovisual rentals. "Established as a rental and staging house, we have grown into a turnkey technology provider including Design & Engineering; Systems Integration; Shows & Exhibits and Information Technology Services. We also specialize in design, engineering and implementation of custom technology solutions."



4245 44th Street S.E.
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
Tel: 616.656.9380
www.bluewatertech.com/



Other Services


GrandLAN Gaming Center (computer lab)

Assistance with artist registration and matching

GrandLAN Gaming Center has offered to help artists navigate the registration and matching process on ArtPrize.org. If you are in West Michigan and would like one-on-one help navigating the website, make an appointment with Craig Folsom.

56 North Division Ave
Grand Rapids MI 49503
Tel: 616.975.7911
Contact: Craig Folsom
www.grandlan.info




John S. Hyatt & Associates

John S. Hyatt & Associates is full-service theatrical supplier. We have a full stock of gel, tape, paint and other supplies for lighting and scenic work. We also have a stock of popular and hard to find bulbs, as well as rental equipment. Located just across the river from Downtown GR, feel free to call, email, or just stop in! There are no strange requests, just creative solutions!

420 Alabama Ave. NW

Grand Rapids, MI 49504

Contact: David Kolenda

Tel: 616.451.9245

sales@jshaa.com
www.jshaa.com

What people said

There was something magical about how ArtPrize saturated the city with more than 1,200 pieces of new art and galvanized public conversation...

Mark Stryker, Arts Critic

DETROIT FREE PRESS



It will make the art world sit up... It will confuse the art world.

Peter Murray, Director of Yorkshire Sculpture Park

GOOD MAGAZINE



Every conversation I've had here for the past two weeks has been about art.

Dustin Dwyer, Michigan Radio Reporter

NEW YORK TIMES