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Support our ArtPrize Photographers!

Moment Maker — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 04:00:20 +0000

You’ve probably noticed the lack of posts here at MichiganMoments over the past few days. That’s because ArtPrize debuts in Grand Rapids, Michigan on Wednesday, September 23. Grand Rapids, Michigan is now the home to the work of 1,262 artists from all over the world. And in a unique twist, the public will choose the $250,000 winner via text messages and online voting.

MichiganMoments is proud to announce four of our photographers are currently participating in the world’s largest contemporary art competition! MichiganMoments creator Stacy Niedzwiecki and members John Dykstra, Brad Reed and Todd Reed are all part of the this exciting, unprecedented event.

Please support some of Michigan’s finest photographers – who have worked extremely hard over the past month, preparing their exhibits for you to enjoy. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to vote one of them into the top 10 artists?

Our Photographers and Their Venues

ArtPrize basics

Competition runs Wednesday through Oct. 10 in downtown Grand Rapids
Art is showcased at about 160 venues spread through 3 square miles encompassing five walkable districts
Venues include buildings, plazas, parks, bridges and waterways
Venue hours: 5-8 pm Mon.-Thu., noon-10 pm Fri.-Sat., noon-6 pm Sun.
The Top 10 artists will be announced Oct. 1
The second round of voting ends Oct. 7 just before midnight
Winners will be announced Oct. 8
Details at artprize.org

How to vote

Voters must register in person at one of 14 designated sites. You’ll need a government-issued ID, such as a driver’s license
Votes are cast electronically — online at artprize.org, via mobile browser or text message.
During Week One, you can vote “up” or “down” on as many artists as you want (“Down” votes do not count against an artist. They are intended to document works eliciting strong reaction)
After the Top 10 is announced on Oct. 1, you can vote for one winner
During the first week, summaries of leading vote receivers will be listed online

Social Media

Follow ArtPrize on Twitter, Facebook and Flickr. Links at artprize.org.

ArtPrize – Grand Rapids

Moment Maker — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:27:40 +0000

MichiganMoments photographer Stacy Niedzwiecki has been chosen to display her work in ArtPrize – the world’s largest art competition. Her work will be enjoyed at San Chez Bistro and Cafe, a popular tapas restaurant in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids.

ArtPrize is a radically open competition. Open to any artist in the world who can find space. Open to anybody in the city of Grand Rapids who wants to create a venue. Open to a vote from anyone who attends.

Come support one of your favorite photographers! Voting will take place from September 23 – October 1, 2009.

Event	ArtPrize
When	Wednesday, September 23, 2009 TBD - All Ages
Where	San Chez Bistro and Cafe (map) 38 West Fulton Grand Rapids, MI, United States 49503

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Michigan Moment: Tribute

Moment Maker — Mon, 25 May 2009 04:00:05 +0000

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Grand Rapids Veterans’ Cemetery

Michigan Moment: Colors of Grand Rapids

Moment Maker — Mon, 18 May 2009 04:00:17 +0000

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Downtown Grand Rapids and the Grand River

festival 2009 – Art Sales Tent

Moment Maker — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 15:55:11 +0000

Art sales by photographer Stacy A. Niedzwiecki.

Event	Art Sales Tent
When	Sunday, June 7, 2009 10:00am - All Ages
Where	Festival of the Arts (map) Calder Plaza 300 Ottawa Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI, US 49503 A FREE community showcase of the arts! - Visual arts - Performing arts - Culinary arts
Other Info	Stacy Niedzwiecki of Michigan Moments will be offering greeting cards, boxed gift card sets, matted prints in a variety of sizes and new decorative pieces - including wrapped gallery-style canvas prints! Art Tents on Calder Plaza - June 5, 6 & 7, 2009 - Friday Noon - 9 pm - Saturday 10 am - 9 pm - Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

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festival 2009 – Art Sales Tent

Moment Maker — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 03:55:03 +0000

Art sales by photographer Stacy A. Niedzwiecki.

Event	Art Sales Tent
When	Saturday, June 6, 2009 10:00am - All Ages
Where	Festival of the Arts (map) Calder Plaza 300 Ottawa Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI, US 49503 A FREE community showcase of the arts! - Visual arts - Performing arts - Culinary arts
Other Info	Stacy Niedzwiecki of Michigan Moments will be offering greeting cards, boxed gift card sets, matted prints in a variety of sizes and new decorative pieces - including wrapped gallery-style canvas prints! Art Tents on Calder Plaza - June 5, 6 & 7, 2009 - Friday Noon - 9 pm - Saturday 10 am - 9 pm - Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

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festival 2009 – Art Sales Tent

Moment Maker — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 03:55:04 +0000

Art sales by photographer Stacy A. Niedzwiecki.

Event	Art Sales Tent
When	Friday, June 5, 2009 12:00pm - All Ages
Where	Festival of the Arts (map) Calder Plaza 300 Ottawa Ave. NW Grand Rapids, MI, US 49503 A FREE community showcase of the arts! - Visual arts - Performing arts - Culinary arts
Other Info	Stacy Niedzwiecki of Michigan Moments will be offering greeting cards, boxed gift card sets, matted prints in a variety of sizes and new decorative pieces - including wrapped gallery-style canvas prints! Art Tents on Calder Plaza - June 5, 6 & 7, 2009 - Friday Noon - 9 pm - Saturday 10 am - 9 pm - Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

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Michigan Moment: Go With the Flow

Moment Maker — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 05:00:43 +0000

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Grand River – downtown Grand Rapids, Kent County

Michigan Moment: The Grand River II

Moment Maker — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 05:00:08 +0000

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The Grand River – downtown Grand Rapids, Kent County

Michigan Moment: Grand River

Moment Maker — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 05:00:36 +0000

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Grand River – downtown Grand Rapids, Kent County