Opening Reception
Fri, Sep 19
|Bridgewater Place (Varnum Bldg)
Join us for our exclusive invite-only at our Opening Reception, where you can meet the talented ArtPrize artist, Ryan T. Schmidt featuring artworks by Mark Lewanski, Attaway, Jeff Waddle and JeanFo, followed by Artprize fireworks in the City! Take the first look before our Ribbon Cutting Ceremony...
Time & Location
Sep 19, 2025, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Bridgewater Place (Varnum Bldg), 333 Bridge St NW Suite 125-A, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
Guests
About the event
🎉 Celebrate ArtPrize with Us! 🎉
We are thrilled to kick off ArtPrize with an unforgettable Opening Reception! Join us for an evening of contemporary art, music, drinks, and hors d’oeuvres as we celebrate the creativity of some remarkable artists. We have limited capacity so please RSVP at bit.ly/2025artprizereception
✨ Featured Artists:
Ryan T. Schmidt – Meet the talented ArtPrize artist behind SoulArt Gallery whose sculpture “Praise” is currently on loan to the Betty Ford Garden at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, in addition to his 17ft tall Artprize entry piece "Tango Rosso" at the front entrance of the museum. Read more about his piece at bit.ly/2025artprize
Mark Lewanski – Collaborating with Schmidt across Arizona and Michigan, Lewanski’s work is also proudly hosted at the museum indoors and has a studio in Portland, MI.
William Attaway – Showcasing an extensive collection of stunning works. He is from Barbados and…