ArtPrize

Events will be held downtown and in various neighborhoods throughout Grand Rapids.

Touted as the world's largest art competition, the event was slated to celebrate its twelfth year in 2020. Instead, it won't be happening and, according to a release, organizers are planning to, "take time to evaluate the possibility of future events."

ArtPrize is hosting a three-part international event.

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The Muskegon mural features such a blue heron, black-eyed susan, water, lighthouse, music and more.

The public didn't seem to be too interested this year.

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The entry is called "Grate Lakes."

It's the second straight year the artist has brought a memorable piece to ArtPrize. Last year, it was video/sculpture called "Object-Orientalis" at the Fed Galleries at KCAD.

Danielle Hoff's entry can be seen at Muse GR at 727 Leonard St NW which is one of the five finalists for Best Venue.

Long explains how blood has historically been used to create art.

What is it made of? That becomes clear as you draw closer.