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ArtPrize 2026
ArtPrize · Grand Rapids, United States
Open international art competition and city-wide exhibition in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with public-vote and juried grand prizes of USD 100,000 each. Paid registration; artists must secure a venue.
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Who can enter
- Location
- Open worldwide
- Age
- No age limit
- Career stage
- Any
- Mediums
- Any medium
- Submission
- Online, then physical if shortlisted
- Also
- Open internationally; entrants must be matched with a Grand Rapids venue. Age limits not stated on organiser page.
About
ArtPrize is an annual open, independently organised art competition and public exhibition across Grand Rapids, Michigan, with over 1,000 entries at more than 150 venues. The 2026 event runs 17 September to 3 October 2026.
Artists and designers register online (18 March to 11 June 2026) and connect with a participating venue by 25 June. Registration costs USD 65 for solo artists and USD 130 for collaborative groups; students may request a discount.
Public votes and a jury each award a USD 100,000 grand prize and USD 10,000 in each of six categories; the 2026 edition distributes USD 600,000 in grants and prizes in total.