ArtPrize is an international art competition, open to any artist and decided by public vote and expert jurors, promoting critical dialogue and collaboration throughout the year.

WHAT IS ARTPRIZE? Radically open, international art competition Independently organized You get to vote! Juried Awards Event Guide Pg. 8

VOTING ROUND 1 VOTING: September 24, noon – October 4, 11:59pm FINAL 20 ANNOUNCEMENT: October 5, 2pm ROUND 2 VOTING: October 5, 3pm – October 9, 11:59pm ARTPRIZE AWARDS: October 10 Event Guide Pg. 11 Voting sites include: Ascentcare, Cathedral Square, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, Grand Rapids Art Museum, Kendall College of Art & Design, Monroe Community Church, The HUB, Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, and Women’s City Club

START WITH THE ARTPRIZE APP Lists Routes Events ArtPrize Daily and Blog Voting Event Guide Pg. 10

CRITICAL DISCOURSE Juror’s Shortlist Event Creative Approaches to Detroit: A Conversation with Design 99 Art21 Season 7 World Preview Screening New Inc: Incubating Art and Tech Art, Disability, Images, Bodies Why These Finalists? Event Guide Pg. 16

GETTING TO ARTPRIZE TAKE THE BUS Meijer Park & Ride Rapid Silver Line ArtPrize Wristbands allow you to ride any Rapid or DASH bus for free for the 19 days of ArtPrize DRIVE City Parking Lots & Garages Metered Street Parking DASH Lots Event Guide Pg. 24

EXPLORING ARTPRIZE PATHWAYS Go past 90% of all ArtPrize venues All pathways are wheelchair accessible RAPID SILVER LINE Quick route around downtown THE DASH Extended service to cover venue hours BY BIKE New Bike Valet Bike racks on DASH & Rapid buses Event Guide Pg. 24

VOLUNTEER EXPECTATIONS On time and prepared Use the self-scheduling system Use of tobacco and alcohol is prohibited Always be polite and welcoming!

RESOURCES FOR VOLUNTEERS ArtPrize app Volunteer Handbook Event Guide and ArtPrize Map Wayfinding Bag Online Resources

NEW FOR THE ARTPRIZE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IN 2014 TWO SPACES The HUB, 41 Sheldon Blvd. SE Ledyard Building, 125 Ottawa Ave. NW * Volunteer Lounge located on the 2 nd floor

REPORTS TO LEDYARD: Badging Clubhouse Wayfinders Media Street Team City Recycling Advocates Zero Waste Zones REPORTS TO HUB: Bicycle Valet HUB Docents HUB Hospitality Voter Registration Critical Discourse Storytime REPORTS TO OTHER LOCATIONS: Chair Camp – Grand Rapids Public Museum Preschool Cityscapes – Grand Rapids Public Museum ArtPrize Awards – Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Link Sessions – Blue35 * You should always check the volunteer position description on your schedule for full details about your volunteer position

NEW PERKS FOR VOLUNTEERS! Coupons every 3 shifts Volunteer appreciation gift after your 5 th shift Daily Volunteer Raffle Local Epicurean Appreciation Package ArtClub Discount

CONFERENCE ROOM HUB Lead, Retail Lead, HUB Hospitality, Critical Discourse, Docents, or Voter Registration VOLUNTEERING FOR MULTIPLE POSITIONS? Check out the handout you received in your training packet for details. VOTER REGISTRATION Will take place in the conference room after the breakout sessions. THEATER Wayfinders, Zero Waste Zone, and City Recycling Advocates