Tuesday, September 14, 2010

ArtPrize Profiles Show ArtPrize Diversity: Paul Nilsson & Herbert Migdoll

Paul Nilsson hasn't always had a career as an artist. After teaching High School Art and coaching Track & Field and Cross Country at Williamston High School for 36 years, Nilsson retired to begin his career as a Studio Artist. This year, Mr. Nilsson (no pun, intended. Well, maybe a little) is exhibiting his work in ArtPrize!

Click here to visit our Facebook Fan Page for Paul's brief bio. Good Luck, Paul!

In contrast, Herbert Migdoll is a Chicago-based artist who has studied and exhibited art across the world for decades. Along the way, Migdoll's work has garnered numerous awards. Some of his art have even graced covers for magazines such as Time, Life, Horizon, Dance Magazine, and New York Times Magazine. Click here for a brief bio on Herbert and his work.

Just one of the great things about ArtPrize is that it allows a venue for artists from all walks of life, beliefs, and pasts to equally exhibit their art and voice their individual perspetives. Don't forget to check out their work along with all the other artists' highlighted here on our blog at DeVos Place during Art Prize. You may even be able to meet some and buy their work at Art Fair 2010.

ArtPrize 2010, an international art contest decided solely by public vote, officially begins Wednesday, September 22 and runs to Sunday, October 10.

Don't miss Art Fair 2010!
During ArtPrize, thousands of people will be in Grand Rapids for one reason: to see, experience and discuss art. And thanks to Art Fair, every one of them can browse or buy artwork* from over 50 registered ArtPrize artists. Held in centrally-located DeVos Place, at the heart of the ArtPrize district, Art Fair 2010 provides another exciting way for artists and the public to connect. Wander through our booths at DeVos Place to find a one-of-a-kind piece of art that speaks to you.

*Artwork entered in ArtPrize is not available for purchase

ArtPrize Profiles Pouring In: Benjamin Raap & Deanna Bowdish

Have you ever said to yourself, “Man I can’t do anything right today?”

Well, that is the way Ben Raap has felt for the last five years, that is, until he heard of the Grand Rapids ArtPrize. Read more about Ben, his thoughts and his work by clicking here for a brief bio. Good luck, Ben!

Continuing to highlight ArtPrize artists exhibiting their work at DeVos Place, here we have a video of abstract artist, Deanna Bowdish. Click on http://blogs.islandpacket.com/38796 to watch Bowden speak on her work!

Deanna is owner of her own gallery in Beaufort, South Carolina, called "The Gallery". Good luck, Deanna!

ArtPrize 2010, an international art contest decided solely by public vote, officially begins Wednesday, September 22 and runs to Sunday, October 10.

Don't miss Art Fair 2010!
During ArtPrize, thousands of people will be in Grand Rapids for one reason: to see, experience and discuss art. And thanks to Art Fair, every one of them can browse or buy artwork* from over 50 registered ArtPrize artists. Held in centrally-located DeVos Place, at the heart of the ArtPrize district, Art Fair 2010 provides another exciting way for artists and the public to connect. Wander through our booths at DeVos Place to find a one-of-a-kind piece of art that speaks to you.

*Artwork entered in ArtPrize is not available for purchase