Plan your visit

Getting around ArtPrize and seeing all Grand Rapids has to offer has never been easier. Whether you drive, walk, ride a scooter or e-bike, or take advantage of transit operations, we want to make sure your experience navigating the city is a breeze. 

Parking

There are plenty of parking options throughout the ArtPrize District near participating Venues. Plan your visit using this interactive map of parking lots and ramps. Or park on the street parking via the convenient Motu app.

Stroll through the ArtPrize District

ArtPrize is meant to be enjoyed on foot over multiple days. You can visit a series of Venues while stopping along the way to recharge at parks and restaurants.

Stay tuned for our 2024 Venue Map - both interactive (on our voting webapp) and in print.

Accessibility 

Our friends at Experience Grand Rapids provide this helpful accessibility information to assist visitors with disabilities in enjoying our great city.

ArtPrize will also have wheelchairs available for loan on a first come, first served basis at pre-determined locations.

DASH around Using the Free Downtown Area Shuttle

The Downtown Area Shuttle (DASH) offers you an easy and affordable way to get around. DASH buses are free and arrive at stops every 15 minutes, circulating through the ArtPrize District and stopping at or near major venues. The DASH runs Wednesdays through Fridays from 7 a.m. to midnight, Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Click here for a map of the DASH route.

Ride The Rapid: Bus Services 

The Silver Line and Laker Line Bus Rapid Transit services run in two loops throughout Downtown Grand Rapids—every 10 minutes during rush hour and every 20–30 minutes midday and evenings. Both serve key ArtPrize Venues. You can also get to ArtPrize via regular bus service. Ride any routes in The Rapid system for $1.75 (with free transfers), and plan your route using ridetherapid.org, Transit App, or the Rapid's myStop app (iOS & Android). 

Lime E-Scooters and E-Bikes

Personal transportation by Lime makes getting around the ArtPrize District fun and easy. Lime e-scooters and e-bikes can operate throughout the ArtPrize District and beyond. Fees are one dollar to unlock plus thirty cents per minute. Just download the Lime app to your phone, set up your session, and pay with a credit or debit card. When you’re done, park it in a designated parking zone to avoid further charges.

More to Do in Grand Rapids

While you’re in town enjoying ArtPrize, check out everything else the city has to offer. Experience Grand Rapids is a great place to learn more about local dining, hotels, attractions, and more. And discover more great things happening concurrently with ArtPrize on our community events calendar (coming soon!)