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Artprize Events

Sept. 18–Oct. 3, 2026
Preview Week Sept. 12–17

Events

Fri • 09/11

Community Activations & Events
Fri • 09/11 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
CakePrize
Sugar Bar
Food & Beverage ExperienceFamily-FriendlyInteractive ExperienceWorkshop / Hands-On Activity
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ArtPrize Event
Fri • 09/11 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Themed Weekend: Dance
Throughout the ArtPrize District
Dance Performance
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Sat • 09/12

Community Activations & Events
Sat • 09/12 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
CakePrize
Sugar Bar
Food & Beverage ExperienceFamily-FriendlyInteractive ExperienceWorkshop / Hands-On Activity
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ArtPrize Event
Sat • 09/12 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ArtPrize Preview Week
Throughout the ArtPrize District
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ArtPrize Event
Sat • 09/12 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Themed Weekend: Dance
Throughout the ArtPrize District
Dance Performance
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Featured
ArtPrize Event
Sat • 09/12 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
ArtPrize DanceFest with Grand Rapids Ballet
Rosa Parks Circle
Dance Performance
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Sun • 09/13

Community Activations & Events
Sun • 09/13 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
CakePrize
Sugar Bar
Food & Beverage ExperienceFamily-FriendlyInteractive ExperienceWorkshop / Hands-On Activity
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ArtPrize Event
Sun • 09/13 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
ArtPrize Preview Week
Throughout the ArtPrize District
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Mon • 09/14

ArtPrize Event
Mon • 09/14 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ArtPrize Preview Week
Throughout the ArtPrize District
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Tue • 09/15

ArtPrize Event
Tue • 09/15 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ArtPrize Preview Week
Throughout the ArtPrize District
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Artist & Venue Event
Tue • 09/15 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Live Sumo Wrestling
Zeal Aerial Fitness
Interactive ExperienceLive Demonstration / Art CreationPop-Up ExperienceWellness / Movement ActivityTime-based ArtPrize Entry Performance
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Artist & Venue Event
Tue • 09/15 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
OFF AIR Pilot & Stand-up Comedy Show
Film / Video ScreeningTime-based ArtPrize Entry PerformanceTheater / Spoken Word / Comedy
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Wed • 09/16

ArtPrize Event
Wed • 09/16 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ArtPrize Preview Week
Throughout the ArtPrize District
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Thu • 09/17

ArtPrize Event
Thu • 09/17 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
ArtPrize Preview Week
Throughout the ArtPrize District
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ArtPrize Event
Thu • 09/17 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Preview Night @ Cūra Gallery
Cūra Gallery
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Fri • 09/18

Community Activations & Events
Fri • 09/18 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
CakePrize
Sugar Bar
Food & Beverage ExperienceFamily-FriendlyInteractive ExperienceWorkshop / Hands-On Activity
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ArtPrize Event
Fri • 09/18 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Themed Weekend: Music
Throughout the ArtPrize District
Live Music
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Featured
ArtPrize Event
Fri • 09/18 12:00 pm
ArtPrize Voting Opens
Throughout the ArtPrize District
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Signature Event
Fri • 09/18 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm
ArtPrize Opening Celebration
Rosa Parks Circle & Pearl Street Bridge
Community CelebrationFamily-FriendlyLive Music
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Sat • 09/19

Community Activations & Events
Sat • 09/19 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
CakePrize
Sugar Bar
Food & Beverage ExperienceFamily-FriendlyInteractive ExperienceWorkshop / Hands-On Activity
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Community Activations & Events
Sat • 09/19 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Merchants and Makers Market
Rosa Parks Circle
Market / Vendor Fair
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Community Activations & Events
Sat • 09/19 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Exchange
Rosa Parks Circle
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ArtPrize Event
Sat • 09/19 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Themed Weekend: Music
Throughout the ArtPrize District
Live Music
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Featured
ArtPrize Event
Sat • 09/19 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Opera Grand Rapids
Rosa Parks Circle
Live Music
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Other
Sat • 09/19 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Oktoberfest
The Winchester
Food & Beverage ExperienceLive Music
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Artist & Venue Event
Sat • 09/19 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Live Sumo Wrestling
Zeal Aerial Fitness
Interactive ExperienceLive Demonstration / Art CreationPop-Up ExperienceWellness / Movement ActivityTime-based ArtPrize Entry Performance
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Artist & Venue Event
Sat • 09/19 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Do you want to start at the beginning or the end?
Zeal Aerial Fitness
Dance PerformanceInteractive ExperienceTime-based ArtPrize Entry Performance
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Artist & Venue Event
Sat • 09/19 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Do you want to start at the beginning or the end?
Zeal Aerial Fitness
Dance PerformanceInteractive ExperienceTime-based ArtPrize Entry Performance
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Artist & Venue Event
Sat • 09/19 12:00 am
Art of Resilience - Veterans Memorial Park - Opening Day
Art of Resilience-Veterans Memorial Park
Community CelebrationOutdoor EventLive MusicFamily-FriendlyLive Demonstration / Art Creation
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Sun • 09/20

Community Activations & Events
Sun • 09/20 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
CakePrize
Sugar Bar
Food & Beverage ExperienceFamily-FriendlyInteractive ExperienceWorkshop / Hands-On Activity
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Community Activations & Events
Sun • 09/20 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Exchange - Community Days
Rosa Parks Circle
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Artist & Venue Event
Sun • 09/20 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This Is Me: Self-Portraits by Justice-Involved Young Women (Exhibition)
Grey Rabbit Gallery & Lounge
Live Demonstration / Art CreationFamily-Friendly
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Artist & Venue Event
Sun • 09/20 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Do you want to start at the beginning or the end?
Zeal Aerial Fitness
Dance PerformanceInteractive ExperienceTime-based ArtPrize Entry Performance
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Artist & Venue Event
Sun • 09/20 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Do you want to start at the beginning or the end?
Zeal Aerial Fitness
Dance PerformanceInteractive ExperienceTime-based ArtPrize Entry Performance
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Artist & Venue Event
Sun • 09/20 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
OFF AIR Pilot
Wealthy Theatre
Time-based ArtPrize Entry PerformanceFilm / Video Screening
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Tue • 09/22

Community Activations & Events
Tue • 09/22 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Coffee & Art Walking Tour
Sugar Bar
Family-FriendlyGuided TourFood & Beverage ExperienceNetworking / Social Gathering
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Community Activations & Events
Tue • 09/22 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Local Food & Art Walking Tour
The Atrium at Uccello's Downtown
Family-FriendlyFood & Beverage ExperienceGuided TourNetworking / Social GatheringWorkshop / Hands-On Activity
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Artist & Venue Event
Tue • 09/22 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Live Sumo Wrestling
Zeal Aerial Fitness
Interactive ExperienceLive Demonstration / Art CreationPop-Up ExperienceWellness / Movement ActivityTime-based ArtPrize Entry Performance
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Community Activations & Events
Tue • 09/22 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Evening Food & Art Tour
The Atrium at Uccello's Downtown
Food & Beverage ExperienceGuided TourInteractive ExperienceNetworking / Social GatheringNightlife / After Dark Event
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Artist & Venue Event
Tue • 09/22 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
OFF AIR Pilot & Stand-up Comedy Show
Film / Video ScreeningTime-based ArtPrize Entry PerformanceTheater / Spoken Word / Comedy
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Wed • 09/23

Community Activations & Events
Wed • 09/23 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Coffee & Art Walking Tour
Sugar Bar
Family-FriendlyGuided TourFood & Beverage ExperienceNetworking / Social Gathering
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Community Activations & Events
Wed • 09/23 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Local Food & Art Walking Tour
The Atrium at Uccello's Downtown
Family-FriendlyFood & Beverage ExperienceGuided TourNetworking / Social GatheringWorkshop / Hands-On Activity
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Community Activations & Events
Wed • 09/23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Evening Food & Art Tour
The Atrium at Uccello's Downtown
Food & Beverage ExperienceGuided TourInteractive ExperienceNetworking / Social GatheringNightlife / After Dark Event
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Thu • 09/24

Community Activations & Events
Thu • 09/24 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Coffee & Art Walking Tour
Sugar Bar
Family-FriendlyGuided TourFood & Beverage ExperienceNetworking / Social Gathering
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Community Activations & Events
Thu • 09/24 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Local Food & Art Walking Tour
The Atrium at Uccello's Downtown
Family-FriendlyFood & Beverage ExperienceGuided TourNetworking / Social GatheringWorkshop / Hands-On Activity
external
Community Activations & Events
Thu • 09/24 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Evening Food & Art Tour
The Atrium at Uccello's Downtown
Food & Beverage ExperienceGuided TourInteractive ExperienceNetworking / Social GatheringNightlife / After Dark Event
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Fri • 09/25

Community Activations & Events
Fri • 09/25 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
CakePrize
Sugar Bar
Food & Beverage ExperienceFamily-FriendlyInteractive ExperienceWorkshop / Hands-On Activity
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ArtPrize Event
Fri • 09/25 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Themed Weekend: Visual Art
Throughout the ArtPrize District
Visual Arts
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Artist & Venue Event
Fri • 09/25 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Threshold Dance Project Presents: Visible Frequencies
Midwest Movement Collective
Dance PerformanceTime-based ArtPrize Entry Performance
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Community Activations & Events
Fri • 09/25 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
GR Creator Comedy Art Show
GR Creator Studio
Theater / Spoken Word / Comedy
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Sat • 09/26

Community Activations & Events
Sat • 09/26 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
CakePrize
Sugar Bar
Food & Beverage ExperienceFamily-FriendlyInteractive ExperienceWorkshop / Hands-On Activity
external
Community Activations & Events
Sat • 09/26 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Merchants and Makers Market
Rosa Parks Circle
Market / Vendor Fair
external
Community Activations & Events
Sat • 09/26 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Exchange
Rosa Parks Circle
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Featured
ArtPrize Event
Sat • 09/26 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
DoodleStreet
Grand Rapids Downtown Market
Visual ArtsWorkshop / Hands-On ActivityFamily-Friendly
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ArtPrize Event
Sat • 09/26 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Themed Weekend: Visual Art
Throughout the ArtPrize District
Visual Arts
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Artist & Venue Event
Sat • 09/26 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
5th Annual Beer City Sumo Open
Zeal Aerial Fitness
Time-based ArtPrize Entry PerformanceWellness / Movement ActivityOpening Reception / Artist ReceptionLive Demonstration / Art CreationInteractive Experience
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Artist & Venue Event
Sat • 09/26 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
SouthPrize Voting Day
Hub 07
Community CelebrationInteractive ExperienceLive Demonstration / Art CreationOpening Reception / Artist ReceptionMarket / Vendor Fair
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Artist & Venue Event
Sat • 09/26 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Do you want to start at the beginning or the end?
Zeal Aerial Fitness
Dance PerformanceInteractive ExperienceTime-based ArtPrize Entry Performance
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Community Activations & Events
Sat • 09/26 2:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Wealthy Street Block Party
Wealthy St SE & Eastern Ave SE
Community CelebrationFamily-FriendlyLive MusicFood & Beverage ExperienceNetworking / Social Gathering
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Artist & Venue Event
Sat • 09/26 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
HOME & HEAVEN: MICHELLE LEIDICH & MEGHAN HERNANDEZ
ArtRat Gallery
Food & Beverage ExperienceLive Demonstration / Art CreationVisual ArtsArtist Talk / Lecture
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Artist & Venue Event
Sat • 09/26 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Do you want to start at the beginning or the end?
Zeal Aerial Fitness
Dance PerformanceInteractive ExperienceTime-based ArtPrize Entry Performance
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Artist & Venue Event
Sat • 09/26 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Do you want to start at the beginning or the end?
Zeal Aerial Fitness
Dance PerformanceInteractive ExperienceTime-based ArtPrize Entry Performance
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Signature Event
Sat • 09/26 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
ArtPrize HalfTime
John Ball Zoo
Live Demonstration / Art CreationNetworking / Social Gathering
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Artist & Venue Event
Sat • 09/26 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Do you want to start at the beginning or the end?
Zeal Aerial Fitness
Dance PerformanceInteractive ExperienceTime-based ArtPrize Entry Performance
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Artist & Venue Event
Sat • 09/26 7:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Do you want to start at the beginning or the end?
Zeal Aerial Fitness
Dance PerformanceInteractive ExperienceTime-based ArtPrize Entry Performance
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Sun • 09/27

Community Activations & Events
Sun • 09/27 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
The Exchange - Community Days
Rosa Parks Circle
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Community Activations & Events
Sun • 09/27 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
CakePrize
Sugar Bar
Food & Beverage ExperienceFamily-FriendlyInteractive ExperienceWorkshop / Hands-On Activity
external
Artist & Venue Event
Sun • 09/27 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Do you want to start at the beginning or the end?
Zeal Aerial Fitness
Dance PerformanceInteractive ExperienceTime-based ArtPrize Entry Performance
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Artist & Venue Event
Sun • 09/27 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Do you want to start at the beginning or the end?
Zeal Aerial Fitness
Dance PerformanceInteractive ExperienceTime-based ArtPrize Entry Performance
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Tue • 09/29

Community Activations & Events
Tue • 09/29 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Coffee & Art Walking Tour
Sugar Bar
Family-FriendlyGuided TourFood & Beverage ExperienceNetworking / Social Gathering
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Community Activations & Events
Tue • 09/29 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Local Food & Art Walking Tour
The Atrium at Uccello's Downtown
Family-FriendlyFood & Beverage ExperienceGuided TourNetworking / Social GatheringWorkshop / Hands-On Activity
external
Community Activations & Events
Tue • 09/29 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Evening Food & Art Tour
The Atrium at Uccello's Downtown
Food & Beverage ExperienceGuided TourInteractive ExperienceNetworking / Social GatheringNightlife / After Dark Event
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Artist & Venue Event
Tue • 09/29 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Live Sumo Wrestling
Zeal Aerial Fitness
Interactive ExperienceLive Demonstration / Art CreationPop-Up ExperienceWellness / Movement ActivityTime-based ArtPrize Entry Performance
external
Artist & Venue Event
Tue • 09/29 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
OFF AIR Pilot & Stand-up Comedy Show
Film / Video ScreeningTime-based ArtPrize Entry PerformanceTheater / Spoken Word / Comedy
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Wed • 09/30

Community Activations & Events
Wed • 09/30 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Coffee & Art Walking Tour
Sugar Bar
Family-FriendlyGuided TourFood & Beverage ExperienceNetworking / Social Gathering
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Community Activations & Events
Wed • 09/30 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Local Food & Art Walking Tour
The Atrium at Uccello's Downtown
Family-FriendlyFood & Beverage ExperienceGuided TourNetworking / Social GatheringWorkshop / Hands-On Activity
external
Community Activations & Events
Wed • 09/30 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Evening Food & Art Tour
The Atrium at Uccello's Downtown
Food & Beverage ExperienceGuided TourInteractive ExperienceNetworking / Social GatheringNightlife / After Dark Event
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Thu • 10/01

Community Activations & Events
Thu • 10/01 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Coffee & Art Walking Tour
Sugar Bar
Family-FriendlyGuided TourFood & Beverage ExperienceNetworking / Social Gathering
external
Community Activations & Events
Thu • 10/01 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
CakePrize
Sugar Bar
Food & Beverage ExperienceFamily-FriendlyInteractive ExperienceWorkshop / Hands-On Activity
external
Community Activations & Events
Thu • 10/01 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Local Food & Art Walking Tour
The Atrium at Uccello's Downtown
Family-FriendlyFood & Beverage ExperienceGuided TourNetworking / Social GatheringWorkshop / Hands-On Activity
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Community Activations & Events
Thu • 10/01 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Evening Food & Art Tour
The Atrium at Uccello's Downtown
Food & Beverage ExperienceGuided TourInteractive ExperienceNetworking / Social GatheringNightlife / After Dark Event
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Fri • 10/02

Community Activations & Events
Fri • 10/02 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
CakePrize
Sugar Bar
Food & Beverage ExperienceFamily-FriendlyInteractive ExperienceWorkshop / Hands-On Activity
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ArtPrize Event
Fri • 10/02 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Themed Weekend: Fashion
Throughout the ArtPrize District
Fashion / Runway
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Featured
ArtPrize Event
Fri • 10/02 10:00 pm
ArtPrize Voting Closes
Throughout the ArtPrize District
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Sat • 10/03

Community Activations & Events
Sat • 10/03 10:00 am - 10:00 pm
CakePrize
Sugar Bar
Food & Beverage ExperienceFamily-FriendlyInteractive ExperienceWorkshop / Hands-On Activity
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Community Activations & Events
Sat • 10/03 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Merchants and Makers Market
Rosa Parks Circle
Market / Vendor Fair
external
Community Activations & Events
Sat • 10/03 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
The Exchange
Rosa Parks Circle
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ArtPrize Event
Sat • 10/03 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Themed Weekend: Fashion
Throughout the ArtPrize District
Fashion / Runway
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Signature Event
Sat • 10/03 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
ArtPrize Awards Celebration and Fashion Show
Acrisure Amphitheater
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