ARTPRIZE
September 22–October 10
As a part of our commitment to groundbreaking creative practices and the advancement of artistic careers, UICA is an exhibition center for ArtPrize 2010, the international competition featuring the world's largest art prize. As a part of this radically open exhibition, UICA will feature the exciting works of over 30 world-class artists at our new building...
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September 22–October 10
As a part of our commitment to groundbreaking creative practices and the advancement of artistic careers, UICA is an exhibition center for ArtPrize 2010, the international competition featuring the world's largest art prize. As a part of this radically open exhibition, UICA will feature the exciting works of over 30 world-class artists at our new building and current building.
UICA’s ArtPrize Artists: Wayne Martin Belger, Sarah Buckius, Joseph Farbrook, Tracy Featherstone, Bill Fisher, Dave Ford, Lora Fosberg, Yoni Goldstein, Dana Goodman, Patrick Hekman, Hillerbrand + Magsamen, Luke Jerram, Chris Jordan, Darlene Kaczmarczyk, Matthew Kluber, Chang Kyun Kim, Keith Lemley, Beili Liu, Taryn McMahon, Christopher Meerdo, Carolina Pava, Nathalie Quagliotto, Carrie Schoenborn, Alex Schweder La, Andi Steele, Scott Travis, Micaela Vivero, Norwood Viviano, Martijn van Wagtendonk, Mark Wentzel, You&I, and Renee Zettle-Sterling.
OPEN HOURS DURING ARTPRIZE
Monday–Friday, 9 AM–10 PM
Saturday, 12–10 PM
Sunday, 12–7 PM
MEMBERS-ONLY BRUNCH & BANTER: TIME-BASED WORK
September 19, 1–3 PM
Enjoy a lovely Sunday afternoon at UICA with brunch, featuring a unique signature pastry, a variety of food items, and beverages including Schuil Coffee and Tea, Mimosas, and Bloody Marys. Join us for an informal introduction to understanding time-based work and a chance to meet exhibiting ArtPrize artists using time as an inspiration or the subject matter in their artwork. Time-based artwork is an engaging and growing genre of contemporary art, including video, kinetic, and performance work. This event is sponsored by Schuil Coffee and Byrneboehm Gallery.
MEMBERS' PREVIEW WITH SOAP BOX HAPPY HOUR
September 22, 4-6 PM
The Soap Box Series brings a new twist to happy hour during ArtPrize. The term originates from the days when speakers would elevate themselves by standing on a wooden crate originally used for shipment of soap or other dry goods from a manufacturer to a retail store. We have no soap to ship, but we have artists ready to speak about their work and garner public votes. The audience is also encouraged to take the box and express their opinions. Enjoy a cash bar and light eats during this festive, fast paced and lively series.
UICA OPENING CELEBRATION
September 22, 6–9 PM
Come to UICA to complete your ArtPrize voter registration and take part in an opening celebration of ArtPrize exhibitions featuring the work of more than 30 exceptional artists. Meet the artists, explore their work, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres along with cocktails and music.
PECHA KUCHA
September 23, 5–10 PM
Location: Amway Grand Plaza Hotel
Pecha Kucha is a simple presentation format where artists show 20 images, each for 20 seconds, and talk about their work. A handful of artists from each of the ArtPrize neighborhoods will present for this informal and fun gathering, where creative people get together and share their ideas, artwork, and thoughts.
ARTCATION
September 24, 9 AM–3 PM
Location: UICA, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids Public Museum and Calder Plaza. ARTcation is a community wide collaboration between art and humanities organizations that use downtown Grand Rapids as a learning laboratory. By combining our resources, we provide students with free programming that supports multi-sensory learning experiences and active curriculum investigations during Art Prize.
BRUNCH & BANTER: INSTALLATIONS
September 26, 1–3 PM
Members $5, Non-Members $7
Enjoy a lovely Sunday afternoon at UICA with brunch featuring a unique signature pastry by a top chef along with other brunch items, and a variety of beverages including Schuil Coffee and Tea, Mimosas, and Bloody Marys. Leave the everyday behind and lose yourself in one of several multi-sensory installation pieces on exhibit. Meet exhibiting ArtPrize artists and learn how contemporary installations differ from traditional sculpture during our salon style presentation. This event is sponsored by Schuil Coffee and Byrneboehm Gallery.
SOAP BOX HAPPY HOUR
September 26, 4–6 PM
The Soap Box Series brings a new twist to happy hour during ArtPrize. The term originates from the days when speakers would elevate themselves by standing on a wooden crate originally used for shipment of soap or other dry goods from a manufacturer to a retail store. We have no soap to ship, but we have artists ready to speak about their work and garner public votes. The audience is also encouraged to take the box and express their opinions. Enjoy a cash bar and light eats during this festive, fast paced and lively series.
SOAP BOX HAPPY HOUR
September 29, 4–6 PM
The Soap Box Series brings a new twist to happy hour during ArtPrize. The term originates from the days when speakers would elevate themselves by standing on a wooden crate originally used for shipment of soap or other dry goods from a manufacturer to a retail store. We have no soap to ship, but we have artists ready to speak about their work and garner public votes. The audience is also encouraged to take the box and express their opinions. Enjoy a cash bar and light eats during this festive, fast paced and lively series.
CRITICAL DISCOURSE: BATTLE OF THE TOP TEN
October 1, 7-11 PM
Location: Goei Center
The public has weighed in with their favorites... so what do the experts think? A panel discussion of the Top Ten of ArtPrize 2010 is bookended by a cocktail hour and a reception with music and appetizers, and plenty to talk about
BRUNCH & BANTER: IDEAS, OBJECTS, AND RELATIONSHIPS
October 3, 1–3 PM
Members $5, Non-Members $7
Enjoy a lovely Sunday afternoon at UICA with brunch featuring a unique signature pastry, a variety of food items, and beverages including Schuil Coffee and Tea, Mimosas, and Bloody Marys. Artists document the world they live in and several exhibiting ArtPrize artists have much to express about contemporary political, social and environmental concerns. Learn how these artists transform the news into works of art and explore the relationship between them. This event is sponsored by Schuil Coffee and Byrneboehm Gallery.
SOAP BOX HAPPY HOUR
October 3, 4–6 PM
The Soap Box Series brings a new twist to happy hour during ArtPrize. The term originates from the days when speakers would elevate themselves by standing on a wooden crate originally used for shipment of soap or other dry goods from a manufacturer to a retail store. We have no soap to ship, but we have artists ready to speak about their work and garner public votes. The audience is also encouraged to take the box and express their opinions. Enjoy a cash bar and light eats during this festive, fast paced and lively series.
SOAP BOX HAPPY HOUR
October 6, 4–6 PM
The Soap Box Series brings a new twist to happy hour during ArtPrize. The term originates from the days when speakers would elevate themselves by standing on a wooden crate originally used for shipment of soap or other dry goods from a manufacturer to a retail store. We have no soap to ship, but we have artists ready to speak about their work and garner public votes. The audience is also encouraged to take the box and express their opinions. Enjoy a cash bar and light eats during this festive, fast paced and lively series.
