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Hello Reader, UPDATE ON ARTPRIZE ArtPrize is an annual international art competition and cultural event held in Grand Rapids, MI. ArtPrize is a 501c3 nonprofit. We fundraise year round to cover our entire operating budget, including the over $600,000 (!) awarded in prizes and distributed in grants to Artists, curators, and educators. Registration is open now until May 31st. The registration fee is higher this year at $65 but I believe the ArtPrize experience is well worth it. Here's the...
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ArtPrize 2025 Video: Collaboration with Anna Donahue

Calling all Artists, Here's the short video that I promised about The ArtPrize Collaborative Project. It's about 12 minutes long. Please respond directly to me if you are interested in finding out more. A meeting will be scheduled on Zoom next week (April 27-May1) for all who are interested. The registration for the collaborative group must be made by May 2 in order to apply for grants. All members of the collaboration must be on board by that date. I hope you can join us! Thanks for...
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ArtPrize Collaboration, Sign Up, Secret Mall Apartment

Despite everything, I believe that people are really good at heart." - Anne Frank Attention ArtPrize Lovers! About 6 weeks ago I talked about ArtPrize and collaborating on a big project. Well, it's still in the works and I am calling all interested artists to join me on this year's ArtPrize endeavor. Watch for a short video that I will send out this week to explain and give you some things to think about. In the video I will show you my past ArtPrize projects and give you the concepts behind...
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Wow! ArtPrize is ON for 2025, Art in the Park Saugatuck Apply NOW, We Have A New Website

artist-e.org Attention Artists! Are you interested in collaborating with Artist Entrepreneurs (Artist-E) on a big ArtPrize exhibit this year? Artist-E wants to challenge artists to join us for a time-based project as an ArtPrize entry. We are in the process of brainstorming ideas for something artful and fun that will draw a large audience. We want artists of all styles and methods to join with us to produce something unique. If you have been an ArtPrize artist or ever thought about entering...
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Call for Artists, Wholesale Art? Update Your Resume

Hello Reader, Art in the Park Saugatuck is OPEN for Applications! The big event is scheduled for September 13, 2025 APPLY NOW! Call for Artists for One of the Biggest Art Fairs in the Nation If you live in Michigan or the Eastern U.S., you have likely heard of the Ann Arbor Street Art Fair (AASAF). This 3 day fair is the largest juried outdoor art fair in the nation, covers a 30-block area, artist awards total around $22,000 and artists make total sales over $2.3 million. The deadline to...
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New Free Webinars on Pricing and Selling Your Art, New Mural Just Finished, Artist Paint Sale

Hello Reader, Here's What's New for 2025 RSVP for 2 Free Sessions (scroll down) Just Finished This 47 x 13 ft Mural The new Artist Entrepreneurs website is almost here! I am working with a team and will share the all new website soon. Artist Paint Sale I have been off duty for Artist-E due to a new mural that started one day after Christmas. We just finished the mural and now I'm planning to start some new FREE webinars before the end of January. January 28: Pricing Your Artwork to SELL One...
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Merry Christmas, Reader, I must admit that the Tolkien classic trilogy, The Lord of the Rings, is my favorite fiction book series. Way back in 1973 I read it and later was delighted with the movie trilogy. It's become a tradition to watch it every year around the holidays. You may not agree on favorites but the concept of the "ring" being the main character in this fantastical saga is what intrigues me the most. The split personality of the antagonist, Gollum, also adds surprising...
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Can You Help Me?

Hello Reader, I hope you are doing well! As I am always looking for ways to grow Artist Entrepreneurs (Artist-E.org) and help the art community, I’ve decided to conduct a survey. Your feedback is incredibly valuable to me and will help to enhance the Artist-E experience for everyone. Do you have one minute to send in your feedback? I would be grateful! The survey is quick, and the feedback not only helps me to improve, but will shape the future of Artist-E. You can complete the One-Minute...
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I Just Had to Share This! Winter Art, Banana Art and New Artist E Events Coming Soon

Hello Reader, I found this ice artist and had to share. His work is so unusual and interesting. David Popa talks about his artwork, "...people are getting the tension there that we're living in this fractured world and there's still beauty to be found amidst the brokenness." New Initiatives for Artist Entrepreneurs We are planning on many new experiences for the arts this year. Since establishing this organization as a 501c3, we have many new options to help artists. One of the best things we...
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