During this annual three-week-long art competition and festival, I helped capture the magic of Grand Rapids when it became decorated with installations and performances. ArtPrize has brought artists from all over the world for the past 15 years, and it was an honor to help photograph the many events that occurred. Through my photos, I emphasized the joy and culture that overflowed the streets of Grand Rapids.

Although we locals know ArtPrize as a few weeks where we vote on the best paintings and sculptures, the magic is not just in the art; it’s also: