ArtPrize 8: Cultura Collective
Outstanding Venue & Best Installment
What is ArtPrize?
ArtPrize® is a radically open, independently organized international art competition located in Grand Rapids, MI and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. ArtPrize is recognized as the most-attended public art event on the planet according to The Art Newspaper, and was recently highlighted in The New York Times’ 52 Places To Go in 2016.
Who is Cultura Collective?
Cultura Collective is a group of creatives working together to start dialogue about race and identity in Grand Rapids, MI by activating a temporary art space at 912 Grandville Avenue SW. Previously abandoned, Cultura came together and transformed this empty space into an artistic space that served multiple functions including dance presentations, skits, plays, fashion shows, concerts, press conferences, interviews & more. Our collaborative efforts won the Outstanding Venue & tied for Best Installation award for the ArtPrize competition out of 1,453 entries!