ArtPrize September 19 - October 7, 2012 | Grand Rapids, MI
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Venue information
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
1000 East Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI
Contact
Marlene Vanderhill
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Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park
Exhibition director
Marlene Vanderhill
Exhibition statement
World renowned for its collections and exhibition program of Modern and Contemporary sculpture, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park will be hosting its premier invitational exhibition of work by emerging sculptors. Selected from across the United States and around the world, artists working three-dimensionally and through installations, will be included in this first annual event. Artists will be chosen from across the contemporary scene anticipating a wide array of conceptual and formal approaches in the ever-evolving definition of sculpture today.
ARTISTS PLEASE NOTE: ONLY SCULPTURE WILL BE CONSIDERED!
Artist considerations
Custom lighting available: Yes
Electrical available: Yes
Internet access: Yes
Additional venue fee: No
Space considerations
Indoor space available: Yes
Outdoor space available: Yes
Previous ArtPrize venue: Yes
Estimated number of visitors:
Floorplan(s)
Description of exhibition space
For 2011 Meijer Gardens offers limited space for appropriately sized 3-dimensional work in the indoor Sculpture Galleries as well as outdoor exhibition space on the Keeler Sculpture Terrace. Works will be on exhibition through the end of December so must be able to withstand winter weather conditions.
Visitor considerations
Venue description
One of the world’s most significant botanic and sculpture experiences, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park serves more than a half-million visitors annually. The 134-acre grounds feature Michigan’s largest tropical conservatory; one of the largest children’s gardens in the country; arid and Victorian gardens with bronze sculptures by Degas and Rodin; a carnivorous plant house; outdoor gardens; and a 1750-seat outdoor amphitheater, featuring an eclectic mix of world-renowned musicians every summer. The internationally acclaimed Sculpture Park features a permanent collection including works by Rodin, Oldenburg, Moore, Bourgeois, and Plensa among others. Indoor galleries host changing sculpture exhibitions with recent exhibitions by Picasso, Degas, di Suvero, Borofsky and Calder. During ArtPrize limited shuttle service to downtown will be provided.
Hours
Opening Day 6PM-10PM
Monday-Thursday Noon-8PM
Friday & Saturday 12PM-10PM
Sunday 12PM-6PM
Free public bathrooms: Yes
Free public parking: Yes
Handicap accessible: Yes



Hosted artists (25)
Willie Little Willie Little
Work: In Mixed Company
Mari Andrews Mari Andrews
Work: Helium
Ben Pederson Ben Pederson
Work: Float
Norwood Viviano and Sarah Lindley Norwood Viviano and Sarah Lindley
Work: Kohler Pile
Austin Collins Austin Collins
Work: Technophilia II
Barbara Cooper Barbara Cooper
Work: Peel
Dennis Mitchell Dennis Mitchell
Work: Latent
Yvette Kaiser Smith Yvette Kaiser Smith
Work: Etudes from Pi in 5 squared
Vanessa Paschakarnis Vanessa Paschakarnis
Work: Blue Moon
Mimi Peterson Mimi Peterson
Work: Cradle Nest
Phillip Shore Phillip Shore
Work: Unfolding the Connections
Lucy Slivinski Lucy Slivinski
Work: Forget Me Not
Eric Tucker Eric Tucker
Work: Louche
Tory Fair Tory Fair
Work: In the Wall
Dana Freeman Dana Freeman
Work: Landscape Reliquary
Suzanne Cohan-Lange Suzanne Cohan-Lange
Work: Little Black Dress
Mary Brogger Mary Brogger
Work: "Untitled, (Persian Rug)"
DeWitt Godfrey DeWitt Godfrey
Work: Buttress
Jae Won Lee Jae Won Lee
Work: Sleepwalking around the Peach Garden
Bruno Peinado Bruno Peinado
Work: Sans Titre, All Tomorrow's Parties
Stephen Knapp Stephen Knapp
Work: Castled Void
Neil Goodman Neil Goodman
Work: Shadows and Silhouettes
Zak Ove Zak Ove
Work: Exodus
Ara Peterson Ara Peterson
Work: Blue/Orange Roll
Margarita Cabrera Margarita Cabrera
Work: Space in Between-Saguaro

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