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One amazing event that I’m proud takes place in our state is ArtPrize<\/a>.\u00a0 It’s now in its fifth year and all began with a “social experiment” idea from Rick DeVos.\u00a0 He was going to give away the world\u2019s largest art prize based solely on a public vote. DeVos said the event would take over downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, that fall. As it turned out, that was just the beginning.<\/p>\n

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Steve & I have attended this awesome event 4 out of the last 5 years.\u00a0 Here are some bits and pieces of what we enjoyed this time around…<\/p>\n

Sleeping Dune National Lakeshore<\/a> created from fabric took first prize.\u00a0 Silkwaves<\/a> added fantastic color to the Grand River.\u00a0 This heart has the right message… Actions Speak Louder<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The wood carved Dancing With Mother Nature<\/a> sculpture was stunning in person.\u00a0 And this Earth Giant<\/a> looked like he has been kicking back fishing in the Grand River for years.<\/p>\n

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Glass orchid garden\u00a0<\/a> & photo-like painted polar bears.<\/a><\/p>\n

Plus I love the magical peep holes in All Things Possible<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The origami swans jumped off the painting and filled the ceiling in Wing and a Prayer<\/a>.\u00a0 Taking Flight<\/a> was amazing in person too.<\/p>\n

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Back to Eden<\/a> was a lovely living wall of prettiness and old tires never looked so cute on Tired Pandas<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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That may look like a quilt… but is actually carved from wood<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Thanks for another inspiring experience ArtPrize.\u00a0 We’ll keep our head in the clouds<\/a> dreaming of artful ways to look at the world until next year!<\/p>\n

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