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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...

Hello Reader, Before the holiday rush begins, I just want to say thank you. Thank you for being here, for reading these emails, for sharing your journey, and for letting me be a small part of your story this year. I’m grateful for your attention, your trust, and your willingness to keep learning and growing. Positive Outlook Take a moment to reflect on the year you’ve had. Yes, December is still ahead, and maybe you didn’t hit every goal you set back in January. That’s okay. Don’t stress over...

Reader This is a big ask but I know how much you love art and artists! We are working on a really big project for ArtPrize. I told you a little bit about it in my last newsletter and now I have new info. Our Kickstarter crowd funding is now Live and you can help! With your pledge you receive beautiful artwork created by the artists. Just click on the button below and you can see over 15 different items to choose from. When you make a pledge to support us we will be able to pay for all of the...

The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearance of things, but their inward significance." - Aristotle Big News About Our Latest Project! Artist E is supporting this group of artists for ArtPrize 2025. 7 woman artists are creating Portals; In Nature We Heal and will be exhibiting at Monroe Community Church in Grand Rapids starting on September 18 through October 4: Anna Barnhart, Cindi Brunell, Anna Donahue, Nicole Coman, Sri McCarthy, E. Susan Meekhof, and Annie Vedovell. See our...

Greetings Artists and Art Lovers, It's been a while because I have been busy planning and promoting a new ArtPrize project with a group of collaborators. 7 woman artists based in Michigan are working together on this project. At this time our sculptural artwork has been selected by 3 different venues and we'll be announcing the decision soon! PLEASE GO TO OUR FACEBOOK GROUP AND JOIN US! https://www.facebook.com/groups/2649865371874662 ArtPrize 2025 PORTALS ArtPrize 2025 PORTALS is the title...

The glow of one warm thought is to me worth more than money." - Thomas Jefferson Hello Artists and Art Lovers, The New ArtPrize Collaborators are at Work! We have 8 artists who are excited about collaborating on a big ArtPrize project. A Facebook Group has been created for all of our followers. Please join us to keep up to date and let us know what you think. ARTPRIZE 2025 There's lots happening in the world of sculpture lately. I told you about the desecration of Little Dancer a while ago...

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...

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...

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...