ArtPrize is an international art competition, open to any artist and decided by public vote and expert jurors, promoting critical dialogue

and collaboration throughout the year.

WHAT IS ARTPRIZE?

• Radically open, international art competition

• Independently organized

• You get to vote!

• Juried Awards

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VOTING• ROUND 1 VOTING: September 24, noon – October 4, 11:59pm

• FINAL 20 ANNOUNCEMENT: October 5, 2pm

• ROUND 2 VOTING: October 5, 3pm – October 9, 11:59pm

• ARTPRIZE AWARDS: October 10

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Voting sites include: Ascentcare, Cathedral Square, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Kendall College of Art & Design, Monroe Community Church, The HUB,Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, and Women’s City Club

START WITH THE ARTPRIZE APP

• Lists

• Routes

• Events

• ArtPrize Daily and Blog

• Voting

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CRITICAL DISCOURSE

• Juror’s Shortlist Event

• Creative Approaches to Detroit: A Conversation with Design 99

• Art21 Season 7 World Preview Screening

• New Inc: Incubating Art and Tech

• Art, Disability, Images, Bodies

• Why These Finalists?

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GETTING TO ARTPRIZE

TAKE THE BUS• Meijer Park & Ride• Rapid Silver Line

ArtPrize Wristbands allow you to ride any Rapid or DASH bus for free for the 19 days of ArtPrize

DRIVE• City Parking Lots & Garages• Metered Street Parking• DASH Lots

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EXPLORING ARTPRIZE

PATHWAYS• Go past 90% of all ArtPrize venues • All pathways are wheelchair accessible

RAPID SILVER LINE• Quick route around downtown

THE DASH• Extended service to cover venue

hours

BY BIKE• New Bike Valet• Bike racks on DASH & Rapid buses

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VOLUNTEER EXPECTATIONS

• On time and prepared

• Use the self-scheduling system

• Use of tobacco and alcohol is prohibited

• Always be polite and welcoming!

RESOURCES FOR VOLUNTEERS

• ArtPrize app

•Volunteer Handbook

• Event Guide and ArtPrize Map

• Wayfinding Bag

• Online Resources

NEW FOR THE ARTPRIZE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN 2014

TWO SPACES

• The HUB, 41 Sheldon Blvd. SE

• Ledyard Building, 125 Ottawa Ave. NW* Volunteer Lounge located on the 2nd floor

REPORTS TO LEDYARD:• Badging• Clubhouse• Wayfinders• Media Street Team• City Recycling

Advocates• Zero Waste Zones

REPORTS TO HUB:• Bicycle Valet• HUB Docents• HUB Hospitality• Voter Registration• Critical Discourse• Storytime

REPORTS TO OTHER LOCATIONS:• Chair Camp – Grand Rapids Public Museum• Preschool Cityscapes – Grand Rapids Public Museum• ArtPrize Awards – Grand Rapids Civic Theatre• Link Sessions – Blue35

* You should always check the volunteer position description on your schedule for full details about your volunteer position

NEW PERKS FOR VOLUNTEERS!

• Coupons every 3 shifts

• Volunteer appreciation gift after your 5th shift

• Daily Volunteer Raffle

• Local Epicurean Appreciation Package

• ArtClub Discount

CONFERENCE ROOMHUB Lead, Retail Lead, HUB Hospitality, Critical Discourse, Docents, or Voter Registration

VOLUNTEERING FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS? Check out the handout you received in your training

packet for details.

VOTER REGISTRATION Will take place in the conference room after the breakout sessions.

THEATERWayfinders, Zero Waste Zone, and City Recycling Advocates