Comments on: American Idol for the Arts: Art Prize http://b-uncut.com/blog/2010/01/14/american-idol-for-the-arts-art-prize/ Where Art Breaks Mon, 06 Feb 2012 20:34:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: Keemo http://b-uncut.com/blog/2010/01/14/american-idol-for-the-arts-art-prize/#comment-872 Keemo Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:46:28 +0000 http://b-uncut.com/blog/?p=1122#comment-872 I think the size thing was just an matter of visiblity. For example, I can't tell you how many times I would hear people say, "did you see the huge table on the bridge?" or "did you see the huge dragon in the river?" These pieces were visible by everyone as they went about the city. Not to mention, those are the pieces that captured the news cameras and newspaper photographers. (See photo 1 above as a perfect example of what I mean) Also, since the "success" of your artwork was determinded by the number votes, many artists just held outright marketing campaigns that would draw attention to their pieces. This happened for about two weeks leading up to ArtPrize and then during the entire time it was going on. Almost every day I would here an interview with some artist who was doing something to draw attention to thier piece. With all that said, as a Grand Rapids resident, it was a wonderful experience to walk around the city and see so much art. It was also nice to see an entire city and all the surrounding suburbs interested in art and talking about it and thinking about it. (I mean this is Michigan!) As a competition, there are many things that could be fixed for sure. Many of the artists I have talked with, were not entirely pleased with the entire process. However, at the end of the day, I can't help but think how wonderful it is to get people out and focused on art. This in itself is good for us all. As an artist and a Grand Rapids resident, I have no intention of exhibiting in ArtPrize. As a lover of art, I look forward to future ArtPrize competitions, where I can wander around the city and look at all different kinds of art and find happiness in knowing that there is still a desire to explore the creative spirit. I think the size thing was just an matter of visiblity. For example, I can't tell you how many times I would hear people say, “did you see the huge table on the bridge?” or “did you see the huge dragon in the river?” These pieces were visible by everyone as they went about the city. Not to mention, those are the pieces that captured the news cameras and newspaper photographers. (See photo 1 above as a perfect example of what I mean) Also, since the “success” of your artwork was determinded by the number votes, many artists just held outright marketing campaigns that would draw attention to their pieces. This happened for about two weeks leading up to ArtPrize and then during the entire time it was going on. Almost every day I would here an interview with some artist who was doing something to draw attention to thier piece. With all that said, as a Grand Rapids resident, it was a wonderful experience to walk around the city and see so much art. It was also nice to see an entire city and all the surrounding suburbs interested in art and talking about it and thinking about it. (I mean this is Michigan!) As a competition, there are many things that could be fixed for sure. Many of the artists I have talked with, were not entirely pleased with the entire process. However, at the end of the day, I can't help but think how wonderful it is to get people out and focused on art. This in itself is good for us all. As an artist and a Grand Rapids resident, I have no intention of exhibiting in ArtPrize. As a lover of art, I look forward to future ArtPrize competitions, where I can wander around the city and look at all different kinds of art and find happiness in knowing that there is still a desire to explore the creative spirit.

]]> By: Keemo http://b-uncut.com/blog/2010/01/14/american-idol-for-the-arts-art-prize/#comment-616 Keemo Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:46:28 +0000 http://b-uncut.com/blog/?p=1122#comment-616 I think the size thing was just an matter of visiblity. For example, I can't tell you how many times I would hear people say, "did you see the huge table on the bridge?" or "did you see the huge dragon in the river?" These pieces were visible by everyone as they went about the city. Not to mention, those are the pieces that captured the news cameras and newspaper photographers. (See photo 1 above as a perfect example of what I mean) Also, since the "success" of your artwork was determinded by the number votes, many artists just held outright marketing campaigns that would draw attention to their pieces. This happened for about two weeks leading up to ArtPrize and then during the entire time it was going on. Almost every day I would here an interview with some artist who was doing something to draw attention to thier piece. With all that said, as a Grand Rapids resident, it was a wonderful experience to walk around the city and see so much art. It was also nice to see an entire city and all the surrounding suburbs interested in art and talking about it and thinking about it. (I mean this is Michigan!) As a competition, there are many things that could be fixed for sure. Many of the artists I have talked with, were not entirely pleased with the entire process. However, at the end of the day, I can't help but think how wonderful it is to get people out and focused on art. This in itself is good for us all. As an artist and a Grand Rapids resident, I have no intention of exhibiting in ArtPrize. As a lover of art, I look forward to future ArtPrize competitions, where I can wander around the city and look at all different kinds of art and find happiness in knowing that there is still a desire to explore the creative spirit. I think the size thing was just an matter of visiblity. For example, I can't tell you how many times I would hear people say, “did you see the huge table on the bridge?” or “did you see the huge dragon in the river?” These pieces were visible by everyone as they went about the city. Not to mention, those are the pieces that captured the news cameras and newspaper photographers. (See photo 1 above as a perfect example of what I mean) Also, since the “success” of your artwork was determinded by the number votes, many artists just held outright marketing campaigns that would draw attention to their pieces. This happened for about two weeks leading up to ArtPrize and then during the entire time it was going on. Almost every day I would here an interview with some artist who was doing something to draw attention to thier piece. With all that said, as a Grand Rapids resident, it was a wonderful experience to walk around the city and see so much art. It was also nice to see an entire city and all the surrounding suburbs interested in art and talking about it and thinking about it. (I mean this is Michigan!) As a competition, there are many things that could be fixed for sure. Many of the artists I have talked with, were not entirely pleased with the entire process. However, at the end of the day, I can't help but think how wonderful it is to get people out and focused on art. This in itself is good for us all. As an artist and a Grand Rapids resident, I have no intention of exhibiting in ArtPrize. As a lover of art, I look forward to future ArtPrize competitions, where I can wander around the city and look at all different kinds of art and find happiness in knowing that there is still a desire to explore the creative spirit.

]]> By: Keemo http://b-uncut.com/blog/2010/01/14/american-idol-for-the-arts-art-prize/#comment-1395 Keemo Fri, 29 Jan 2010 10:46:28 +0000 http://b-uncut.com/blog/?p=1122#comment-1395 I think the size thing was just an matter of visiblity. For example, I can't tell you how many times I would hear people say, "did you see the huge table on the bridge?" or "did you see the huge dragon in the river?" These pieces were visible by everyone as they went about the city. Not to mention, those are the pieces that captured the news cameras and newspaper photographers. (See photo 1 above as a perfect example of what I mean) Also, since the "success" of your artwork was determinded by the number votes, many artists just held outright marketing campaigns that would draw attention to their pieces. This happened for about two weeks leading up to ArtPrize and then during the entire time it was going on. Almost every day I would here an interview with some artist who was doing something to draw attention to thier piece. With all that said, as a Grand Rapids resident, it was a wonderful experience to walk around the city and see so much art. It was also nice to see an entire city and all the surrounding suburbs interested in art and talking about it and thinking about it. (I mean this is Michigan!) As a competition, there are many things that could be fixed for sure. Many of the artists I have talked with, were not entirely pleased with the entire process. However, at the end of the day, I can't help but think how wonderful it is to get people out and focused on art. This in itself is good for us all. As an artist and a Grand Rapids resident, I have no intention of exhibiting in ArtPrize. As a lover of art, I look forward to future ArtPrize competitions, where I can wander around the city and look at all different kinds of art and find happiness in knowing that there is still a desire to explore the creative spirit. I think the size thing was just an matter of visiblity. For example, I can't tell you how many times I would hear people say, “did you see the huge table on the bridge?” or “did you see the huge dragon in the river?” These pieces were visible by everyone as they went about the city. Not to mention, those are the pieces that captured the news cameras and newspaper photographers. (See photo 1 above as a perfect example of what I mean) Also, since the “success” of your artwork was determinded by the number votes, many artists just held outright marketing campaigns that would draw attention to their pieces. This happened for about two weeks leading up to ArtPrize and then during the entire time it was going on. Almost every day I would here an interview with some artist who was doing something to draw attention to thier piece. With all that said, as a Grand Rapids resident, it was a wonderful experience to walk around the city and see so much art. It was also nice to see an entire city and all the surrounding suburbs interested in art and talking about it and thinking about it. (I mean this is Michigan!) As a competition, there are many things that could be fixed for sure. Many of the artists I have talked with, were not entirely pleased with the entire process. However, at the end of the day, I can't help but think how wonderful it is to get people out and focused on art. This in itself is good for us all. As an artist and a Grand Rapids resident, I have no intention of exhibiting in ArtPrize. As a lover of art, I look forward to future ArtPrize competitions, where I can wander around the city and look at all different kinds of art and find happiness in knowing that there is still a desire to explore the creative spirit.

]]> By: Keemo http://b-uncut.com/blog/2010/01/14/american-idol-for-the-arts-art-prize/#comment-871 Keemo Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:46:28 +0000 http://b-uncut.com/blog/?p=1122#comment-871 I think the size thing was just an matter of visiblity. For example, I can't tell you how many times I would hear people say, "did you see the huge table on the bridge?" or "did you see the huge dragon in the river?" These pieces were visible by everyone as they went about the city. Not to mention, those are the pieces that captured the news cameras and newspaper photographers. (See photo 1 above as a perfect example of what I mean) Also, since the "success" of your artwork was determinded by the number votes, many artists just held outright marketing campaigns that would draw attention to their pieces. This happened for about two weeks leading up to ArtPrize and then during the entire time it was going on. Almost every day I would here an interview with some artist who was doing something to draw attention to thier piece. With all that said, as a Grand Rapids resident, it was a wonderful experience to walk around the city and see so much art. It was also nice to see an entire city and all the surrounding suburbs interested in art and talking about it and thinking about it. (I mean this is Michigan!) As a competition, there are many things that could be fixed for sure. Many of the artists I have talked with, were not entirely pleased with the entire process. However, at the end of the day, I can't help but think how wonderful it is to get people out and focused on art. This in itself is good for us all. As an artist and a Grand Rapids resident, I have no intention of exhibiting in ArtPrize. As a lover of art, I look forward to future ArtPrize competitions, where I can wander around the city and look at all different kinds of art and find happiness in knowing that there is still a desire to explore the creative spirit. I think the size thing was just an matter of visiblity. For example, I can't tell you how many times I would hear people say, “did you see the huge table on the bridge?” or “did you see the huge dragon in the river?” These pieces were visible by everyone as they went about the city. Not to mention, those are the pieces that captured the news cameras and newspaper photographers. (See photo 1 above as a perfect example of what I mean) Also, since the “success” of your artwork was determinded by the number votes, many artists just held outright marketing campaigns that would draw attention to their pieces. This happened for about two weeks leading up to ArtPrize and then during the entire time it was going on. Almost every day I would here an interview with some artist who was doing something to draw attention to thier piece. With all that said, as a Grand Rapids resident, it was a wonderful experience to walk around the city and see so much art. It was also nice to see an entire city and all the surrounding suburbs interested in art and talking about it and thinking about it. (I mean this is Michigan!) As a competition, there are many things that could be fixed for sure. Many of the artists I have talked with, were not entirely pleased with the entire process. However, at the end of the day, I can't help but think how wonderful it is to get people out and focused on art. This in itself is good for us all. As an artist and a Grand Rapids resident, I have no intention of exhibiting in ArtPrize. As a lover of art, I look forward to future ArtPrize competitions, where I can wander around the city and look at all different kinds of art and find happiness in knowing that there is still a desire to explore the creative spirit.

]]> By: Keemo http://b-uncut.com/blog/2010/01/14/american-idol-for-the-arts-art-prize/#comment-615 Keemo Fri, 29 Jan 2010 05:46:28 +0000 http://b-uncut.com/blog/?p=1122#comment-615 I think the size thing was just an matter of visiblity. For example, I can't tell you how many times I would hear people say, "did you see the huge table on the bridge?" or "did you see the huge dragon in the river?" These pieces were visible by everyone as they went about the city. Not to mention, those are the pieces that captured the news cameras and newspaper photographers. (See photo 1 above as a perfect example of what I mean) Also, since the "success" of your artwork was determinded by the number votes, many artists just held outright marketing campaigns that would draw attention to their pieces. This happened for about two weeks leading up to ArtPrize and then during the entire time it was going on. Almost every day I would here an interview with some artist who was doing something to draw attention to thier piece. With all that said, as a Grand Rapids resident, it was a wonderful experience to walk around the city and see so much art. It was also nice to see an entire city and all the surrounding suburbs interested in art and talking about it and thinking about it. (I mean this is Michigan!) As a competition, there are many things that could be fixed for sure. Many of the artists I have talked with, were not entirely pleased with the entire process. However, at the end of the day, I can't help but think how wonderful it is to get people out and focused on art. This in itself is good for us all. As an artist and a Grand Rapids resident, I have no intention of exhibiting in ArtPrize. As a lover of art, I look forward to future ArtPrize competitions, where I can wander around the city and look at all different kinds of art and find happiness in knowing that there is still a desire to explore the creative spirit. I think the size thing was just an matter of visiblity. For example, I can't tell you how many times I would hear people say, “did you see the huge table on the bridge?” or “did you see the huge dragon in the river?” These pieces were visible by everyone as they went about the city. Not to mention, those are the pieces that captured the news cameras and newspaper photographers. (See photo 1 above as a perfect example of what I mean) Also, since the “success” of your artwork was determinded by the number votes, many artists just held outright marketing campaigns that would draw attention to their pieces. This happened for about two weeks leading up to ArtPrize and then during the entire time it was going on. Almost every day I would here an interview with some artist who was doing something to draw attention to thier piece. With all that said, as a Grand Rapids resident, it was a wonderful experience to walk around the city and see so much art. It was also nice to see an entire city and all the surrounding suburbs interested in art and talking about it and thinking about it. (I mean this is Michigan!) As a competition, there are many things that could be fixed for sure. Many of the artists I have talked with, were not entirely pleased with the entire process. However, at the end of the day, I can't help but think how wonderful it is to get people out and focused on art. This in itself is good for us all. As an artist and a Grand Rapids resident, I have no intention of exhibiting in ArtPrize. As a lover of art, I look forward to future ArtPrize competitions, where I can wander around the city and look at all different kinds of art and find happiness in knowing that there is still a desire to explore the creative spirit.

]]> By: Marie Kazalia http://b-uncut.com/blog/2010/01/14/american-idol-for-the-arts-art-prize/#comment-1398 Marie Kazalia Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:09:17 +0000 http://b-uncut.com/blog/?p=1122#comment-1398 Open Source Gallery, in Grand Rapids exhibited my small painting during the Art Prize Fair Open Source Gallery, in Grand Rapids exhibited my small painting during the Art Prize Fair

]]> By: janesclifford http://b-uncut.com/blog/2010/01/14/american-idol-for-the-arts-art-prize/#comment-1397 janesclifford Mon, 18 Jan 2010 20:28:51 +0000 http://b-uncut.com/blog/?p=1122#comment-1397 Thanks for the information Marie, it's great to hear a first hand account from someone who actually participated. Just out of curiosity, where was your work exhibited? Because it seems (from the website) that the venues that take part can be anything, and not all art world related. <br><br>For example a restaurant could be a hosting venue for exhibiting. These people may not know how to ship art or handle it properly, nor would they know the proper etiquette when dealing with an artist. But it seems like bad behavior on the part of your particular venue... Thanks for the information Marie, it's great to hear a first hand account from someone who actually participated. Just out of curiosity, where was your work exhibited? Because it seems (from the website) that the venues that take part can be anything, and not all art world related.

For example a restaurant could be a hosting venue for exhibiting. These people may not know how to ship art or handle it properly, nor would they know the proper etiquette when dealing with an artist. But it seems like bad behavior on the part of your particular venue…

]]> By: Marie Kazalia http://b-uncut.com/blog/2010/01/14/american-idol-for-the-arts-art-prize/#comment-870 Marie Kazalia Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:09:17 +0000 http://b-uncut.com/blog/?p=1122#comment-870 Open Source Gallery, in Grand Rapids exhibited my small painting during the Art Prize Fair Open Source Gallery, in Grand Rapids exhibited my small painting during the Art Prize Fair

]]> By: Marie Kazalia http://b-uncut.com/blog/2010/01/14/american-idol-for-the-arts-art-prize/#comment-614 Marie Kazalia Mon, 18 Jan 2010 16:09:17 +0000 http://b-uncut.com/blog/?p=1122#comment-614 Open Source Gallery, in Grand Rapids exhibited my small painting during the Art Prize Fair Open Source Gallery, in Grand Rapids exhibited my small painting during the Art Prize Fair

]]> By: janesclifford http://b-uncut.com/blog/2010/01/14/american-idol-for-the-arts-art-prize/#comment-869 janesclifford Mon, 18 Jan 2010 15:28:51 +0000 http://b-uncut.com/blog/?p=1122#comment-869 Thanks for the information Marie, it's great to hear a first hand account from someone who actually participated. Just out of curiosity, where was your work exhibited? Because it seems (from the website) that the venues that take part can be anything, and not all art world related. <br><br>For example a restaurant could be a hosting venue for exhibiting. These people may not know how to ship art or handle it properly, nor would they know the proper etiquette when dealing with an artist. But it seems like bad behavior on the part of your particular venue... Thanks for the information Marie, it's great to hear a first hand account from someone who actually participated. Just out of curiosity, where was your work exhibited? Because it seems (from the website) that the venues that take part can be anything, and not all art world related.

For example a restaurant could be a hosting venue for exhibiting. These people may not know how to ship art or handle it properly, nor would they know the proper etiquette when dealing with an artist. But it seems like bad behavior on the part of your particular venue…

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