Hoping to place in ArtPrize Top Ten — Daan Hoekstra’s entry
Two Futures
Two women symbolize humanity, each looking to a different future.
One future is characterized by recent choices.
The other holds out the promise of something brighter.
Mural in progress on one wall of G.R. Community Foundation building
Promise of a brighter future
Daan hopes to be in Top Ten
Daan has been working for several weeks, away from family and friends, his days dominated by this work.
Talking with Daan, he speaks of a win-win situation for him when the Top Ten finalists are announced on October 1st. If his name is not on the list, he gets to go home early and be with his family and friends in Sonora, Mexico.
But if he is a finalist, he stands to take home a substantial number of pesos!
Daan takes a break to plan the next move
The Prize
- 1st place: $250,000
- 2nd: $100,000
- 3rd: $50,000
- 4th: $7,000
- 5th: $7,000
- 6th: $7,000
- 7th: $7,000
- 8th: $7,000
- 9th: $7,000
- 10th: $7,000
(source: ArtPrize.org)
Easy does it
Daan is an accomplished muralist and talks freely about the process. His attention to detail choosing and applying his materials will ensure the mural’s beauty for years to come. Learn more about Daan and his art by visiting his website.
You can see the mural for yourself on the westward wall at 185 Oakes Street SW, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49503, kind of kitty-corner and behind Van Andel Arena.
Voting begins soon
ArtPrize begins next week Wednesday, Sept. 23rd, running for 2½ weeks and ends on Saturday, Oct. 10th. The winners are chosen by you and other registered voters. The Top Ten finalists will each take home a cash reward and will be announced on Thursday, October 1st. Don’t miss out on this debut event. Start planning your visit to downtown Grand Rapids now!
For all the details, visit the ArtPrize.org website.
Be inspired!
Ed.
this is awesome.
Thanks Amanda! There’s much, MUCH more art in town this week, I hope to cover a small, small portion of it over the weekend and into next week.