A quick look at Mich. ArtPrize competition that beings Sept. 23, top art piece wins $250,000

A snapshot of Mich. art contest, winner gets $250K

Information about the first ArtPrize art competition:

Where: Art venues are within a three-square-mile area of downtown Grand Rapids, Mich.

When: Sept. 23 through Oct. 10; winners to be announced Oct. 8

Countries Represented: 24

Venues Registered: 159

Total Prize Money: $449,000

First-Place Prize: $250,000

Second Place Prize: $100,000

Third Place Prize: $50,000

Fourth through 10th place: $7,000

Web Site: www.artprize.org