Uptown ArtPrize Kickoff
Schedule
Thu Sep 18 2025 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
1009 Hermitage St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1415, United States | Grand Rapids, MI
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Join us for the official kickoff to ArtPrize in Uptown GR, celebrating art across Eastown, East Fulton, East Hills, and Wealthy Street. Start your ArtPrize experience at the Hermitage at Diamond, a rarely open, historic venue — then explore dozens of installations, shops, and spaces throughout the Uptown GR neighborhoods throughout the duration of ArtPrize by participating in the scavenger hunt.
This free, one-day event features performances from:
-Folias Duo - Known for their original chamber music, they blend classical training with a passion for improvisation, folk traditions, and the natural world.
-Arts in Motion - Enriching the community and lives of individuals with disabilities through expressive arts.
-Vespa - Fresh, yet classic, female-fronted four-piece band.
-Great Lakes Brass - Inspired by New Orleans, Born of the Great Lakes. On the street or on the stage, this music moves.
PLUS:
- ArtPrize entries from local and national artists
- Live performances
- A district-wide scavenger hunt
- Local food trucks
- Community mural painting
Free and open to all ages.
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Where is it happening?
1009 Hermitage St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506-1415, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
