ask yourselfArt needs you, and your opinion. When you’re standing in front of a work of art, follow these steps:

1. Take a moment to pause and experience the work of art.

2. What do you see or hear? What is happening?

3. statement can help with this.

4. How does it relate to your own life, feelings, or ideas? Does it challenge you?

5. Vote—do you think this work of art is successful?

artprize mobile appIf you have a smartphone, download the ArtPrize mobile app—free for iOS and Android—to make voting super easy as you explore the event. You can also use the app to discover venues, art and events near you, browse a full list of entries, or search for a specific entry, venue or artist.

SEE SOMETHING YOU LOVE? Anyone 13 and older can vote via the app or at artprize.org. As the presenting sponsor of the Public Vote, Meijer is

you vote on the app. You can also pick up a free ArtPrize Nine Tote at any ArtPrize HUB while supplies last, courtesy of Meijer. Totes for Votes!

We also invite you to join the Club! ArtClub members enjoy insider perks and benefits. Meet us at the Clubhouse to learn more.

artprize.org/artclub

rainy dayexperience guide

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tips for staying dryTAKE THE GRAND RAPIDS SKYWALK

weaves through some of the most

Amway Grand Plaza Hotel, DeVos Place Convention Center, Van Andel Arena and

about this experienceNavigate rainy days at ArtPrize like a pro with this handy guide, packed with tips and tricks to help you stay dry while you experience the event.

Rainy days keep the crowds at bay, which means you get to see more of the artwork you love. Take time to slow down and enjoy the artwork (tips on how to do just that are inside this guide!), and don’t forget to take advantage of nearly a mile

venue in the heart of the ArtPrize district without having to venture outdoors.

vote for artAt ArtPrize, your voice counts. If you’re 13 or older, you can cast a vote in support of your favorite ArtPrize entries. Cast your first vote at ArtPrize, then vote from anywhere in the world.

Download the ArtPrize mobile app to vote on the go, or stop by one of our ArtPrize HUBs where a helpful volunteer will get you signed up and ready to vote from your

Public vote presented by Meijer

stay dry and soak it inRainy days mean lighter crowds, the

with each work of art. While you’re at ArtPrize, check out these tips from the Slow Art Day (slowartday.com).

• REALLY LOOK: When you see a piece that catches your eye, linger. Spend 5-10 minutes looking at it.

angle, or taking a few steps back.

• Read the artist statement, either printed near the piece or on the ArtPrize mobile app.

• DIVE DEEPERquestions in the “Ask Yourself” section in this guide, or talk them through with a friend (or a friendly stranger).

PICK UP A METRO PASS

routes, unlimited rides on the Silver Line, discounts on ArtPrize commemorative merchandise, a day pass to the ArtPrize Clubhouse, and more. Pick up a Metro Pass for $5 at Meijer Park & Ride locations or any ArtPrize HUB.

JUMP ON THE DASHHop on one of the three free DASH routes to quickly and easily travel throughout downtown Grand Rapids. Service has been extended to seven days a week from 9/13–10/8, thanks to Mobile GR. Ride Mon–Sat, 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Sun, Noon–8 p.m.

EXPLORE, CREATE, LEARNFind experiential learning opportunities for all ages at the ArtPrize HUB/HQ. Create your own work of art at an ArtPrize Labs Drop-In Studio, open 11 a.m.–6 p.m., and don’t miss the STEAM Village, complete with FIRST Robotics creations, a recreation of last year’s ArtPrize winners, and more.

ArtPrize HUB/HQ presented by Steelcase. STEAM Village powered by Switch.

Herman Miller Cares and Switch.

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DeVos Place Convention Center

Amway Grand Plaza

Van Andel Arena

Rosa Parks Circle

20 Monroe Live

Grand Rapids Art Museum

Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA)

Kendall College Art and Design

Vandenberg (Calder) Plaza

Ah-Nab-Awen Park

ARTPRIZE HUBS

START HERE! ArtPrize HUBs are the best place to start your visit to ArtPrize. You’ll find free Event Guides, self-guided tours,

ArtPrize Metro Pass that gets you bus rides, a Clubhouse pass and other great perks.

ArtPrize HUB/HQ @ 41 Sheldon Blvd. SE

Westside HUB @ Ford

Monroe HUB @ DeVos Place

Heartside HUB @ Monument Park

Gardens and Sculpture Park

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ARTPRIZE NINE GUIDES AND PATHWAYS

a suite of distinctive ways to visit ArtPrize —simply choose the experience you’d like to have, or the neighborhood you’d like to explore.

Keep an eye out for these Pantone Pathway markers around ArtPrize, or find Pathways

marked in your ArtPrize Nine Event Guide.

Pantone Pathways presented by X-Rite Pantone