GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — With ArtPrize getting underway Thursday, Grand Rapids is home to over 900 entries from local and international artists across 155 venues in the greater downtown area.

Looking for events and memorable attractions throughout the competition? Here are our top eight exhibits and experiences at ArtPrize in 2025:

BioPhilia Gallery at SILVA

ArtPrize's featured event Thursday is the BioPhilia Gallery at SILVA, a selection of art pieces that examine the connection between nature and creativity in one of Grand Rapids newest — and largest — downtown entertainment spaces.

Drone Painting Demonstrations

On Friday, a live painting demonstration from drone artist Jungseok Oh will take place at Arts Marketplace, a storefront near Celebration Cinema Studio Park. The demonst

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