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ArtPrize

For Voters

FAQ

How do I vote?

Potential voters must register and activate in person at the ArtPrize event. Once you activate, you will have access to vote on artprize.org, via text message, or using the iPhone and Android apps. During the first round of voting (September 18 – 28, 2013) votes will be tallied real time on artprize.org to track every voter’s reaction to artists’ work. After the ten finalists are announced on September 29, each activated voter will have one final vote to attribute to one of the finalists. The results of the votes for finalists will be concealed until the winner is announced October 4, 2013. More information about being an ArtPrize voter will be available closer to the event.

What time does voting open?

Voting for ArtPrize 2013 opens on Wednesday, September 18 at Noon EDT.

Where do I register and activate to vote?

At one of the registration sites around the city. Locations will be updated closer to the event.

How do I activate my voter status?

You can activate your voter status at any of the registration sites. All you need with you is a valid government-issued ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport), and an email address unique to you.

I registered last year. Is my account still good?

Your account still exists on artprize.org, but you will have to activate your account in person at a 2013 registration site.

Where do I vote?

All voting will be electronic. After you activate in person at the event, you can vote at artprize.org, via the ArtPrize apps, or via text message (if you register your mobile phone number with ArtPrize).

Does it cost anything to vote?

Voting is free, but of course your standard text messaging rate will apply if you activate your mobile phone for text message voting.

Can I vote on entries without physically attending the event?

No, you must activate your voter status at the event (in person) before you can vote.

When does voter registration close?

You can register and activate to vote at any registration site until October 3, 2013 at 8pm EDT.

Can I cast my vote by paper ballot?

No, all voting is electronic. You can vote on artprize.org, via text message, via the ArtPrize® iPhone app or using the ArtPrize® Android app.

How do I know my votes have been counted?

You can view your voting history online at artprize.org. If you vote using text messages, you will receive a confirmation of each vote as required by your texting service. Text message votes will appear in your voting history on artprize.org shortly after.

How do I view my voting results?

Your voting results will be available in real time on artprize.org during Round 1 under the “Votes” tab on the dashboard.

Can I change my votes?

Yes, you can change your votes any time during Round 1. During Round 2 you can change your final vote up until the end.

The minimum voting age is 16. Can I vote if I turn 16 during the event?

Yes, if you tun 16 on the day you register and activate to vote, you are eligible to vote.

What if I don’t have an email address? What if I share an email address with another person?

You must have an individual email address to vote in ArtPrize. If you don’t have an email address, go to The Hub @ 41 Sheldon and ArtPrize will help you create one.

Can I use my library card as a government-issued ID?

No, you must bring a driver’s license, state ID, or passport.

Exactly how will the winner of the $200,000 prize be determined?

The highest number of votes is the only deciding factor in winning the ArtPrize®. Attendees of the ArtPrize event in Grand Rapids must register in person to vote. Anyone who attends the event can register to vote. On September 29 the ten works with the most votes will be announced and become the only works eligible to win the ArtPrize. Those ten works will continue to receive votes until October 03, 2013 at 11:59pm. The work with the most votes will be announced and win the $200,000 ArtPrize on October 04, 2013.

Will there be other awards besides the $200,000 ArtPrize?

Beside the $200,000 top prize, 2nd place will win $75,000, 3rd place $50,000 and the other seven finalists will each receive $5,000. ArtPrize will also present six juried awards, five for artists and one for a venue.

Why do I need to register and activate to vote at the event?

ArtPrize requires that people activate to vote at the event to ensure that people are associated with only one voting account. ArtPrize is concerned about making the voting process as fair as possible.

Can I register and activate to vote without visiting a registration site?

Yes. If you have an iPhone or Android phone with GPS, you can activate to vote using a new option on the app. The app will automatically ask if you would like to activate your account once you’ve crossed into the downtown ArtPrize district (Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is not within this district).