September 18 – October 4, 2025
Did you know that the world’s most attended public art event takes place every fall in Grand Rapids, Michigan? Since its inception in 2009, millions of people have visited ArtPrize to see thousands of artworks displayed all over downtown – all for free.
ArtPrize 2024 continued the tradition with 950+ artists from 42 U.S. states and 53 countries displaying their work in 170+ venues across downtown Grand Rapids. These numbers represented the event’s highest participation since 2017, signaling the continued relevance and importance of ArtPrize to the global creative community.
ArtPrize is your opportunity to completely immerse yourself in a dazzling kaleidoscope of artistic expression. You’ll be amazed, entertained, inspired, delighted, moved, challenged and forever impacted by what you see and experience at ArtPrize – so mark your calendar for September 18 – October 4, 2025 and subscribe to our Travel Link enewsletter to make sure you get the latest ArtPrize news. You can also sign up for the ArtPrize enewsletter at ArtPrize.org.
It’s a good idea to book a hotel room as soon as you’re sure of your travel plans – with upwards of 700,000 visitors each year, prime locations can sell out fast!
To whet your appetite for ArtPrize 2025, here’s a look back at the 2024 event.