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Winners of the 2009 Grand Rapids ArtPrize4802

Snapshots from the Grand Rapids ArtPrize4792

On Location: ArtPrize in Grand Rapids4779

Report from the 2009 Michigan Downtown Conference4776

City as Canvas: Exploring the potential of Detroit4693

Be A Tourist In Your Own Town - Lansing, May 30th4688

Live from the 2009 Boyne City Morel Festival4677

Grand Rapids ArtPrize: the city is the gallery4651

Winners of the 2009 Grand Rapids ArtPrize
The first-ever ArtPrize in Grand Rapids has ended with Open Water no. 24, a 6' x 19' oil painting by Ran Ortner being chosen as the winner by public vote from 1,262 artists who exhibited at 157 venues across the city. Click through for information about all the winners and some cool video from the Winners Celebration.

Snapshots from the Grand Rapids ArtPrize
Here's a video produced by Absolute Michigan featuring audio from Brad Aspey of Interlochen Public Radio along with photographs from the Absolute Michigan pool and the Creative Commons. The music is Octopussy by Juanitos. There's so much more to see - definitely go to Grand Rapids if at all possible to check out ArtPrize - you will not be disappointed!

On Location: ArtPrize in Grand Rapids
Our next Absolute Michigan: On Location feature will be the inaugural ArtPrize in Grand Rapids. ArtPrize is open to any artist and the votes of all visitors will determine who wins the largest art prize in the world: $250,000! With venues all over the city and an amazing range of artists participating, ArtPrize is sure to be an amazing experience to everyone who attends.

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Local First
Start-up nonprofit supporting locally owned businesses, farms, and community groups in West Michigan through initiatives focused on economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility. Visit for member directory, events & more!

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The Michigan Chamber of Commerce
The Michigan Chamber of Commerce was established in November 1959 to represent employer interests by working to promote conditions favorable to economic development in Michigan. (Lansing, Ingham County)
Bay Port Chamber of Commerce - Thumb Area - Lake Huron
Bay Port is located in Michigan's Thumb Area, S. of Caseville on M-25 on Lake Huron! A quaint fishing town, filled with history. The Wallace Stone Quarry & Bay Port Fish Co. open since the late 1800's. Fish Festival is first weekend of August yearly! (Bay Port, Huron County)
Blue Water Area Convention and Visitors Bureau
Discover its majestic beauty, the Blue Water Area has everything to make your visit complete; the only hard part will be leaving. (Port Huron, St. Clair County)
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Comprehensive Detroit area lodging, activity and package information for tourists and meeting planners. (Detroit, Wayne County)
Eastown
Eastown is Grand Rapids hippest neighborhood, featuring an eclectic mix of specialty shops and galleries, restaurants, coffee houses, entertainment venues, and other businesses. Visit our site for a directory, calendar and more. (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Grand Rapids/Kent County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Visitors & meeting planner's guide to accommodations, activities, events, restaurants & nightlife, maps, transportation, businesses, relocation and links for Grand Rapids. (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Harbor Country - The Official Site
The Official Harbor Country directory. Miles of Lake Michigan beaches, Inns, BnBs, vacation rentals, dining, shops, galleries. Harbor Country's official towns are: Michiana, Grand Beach, New Buffalo, Union Pier, Three Oaks, Lakeside, Harbert, and Sawyer (New Buffalo, Berrien County)
Leelanau Penisula Chamber of Commerce
Searchable business listings & links for Cedar, Empire, Glen Arbor, Lake Leelanau, Leland, Maple City, Northport, Omena, Peshawbestown, Suttons Bay & Traverse City. Visitor and relocation guide, event calendar and more. (Suttons Bay, Leelanau County)
Leland Michigan Chamber of Commerce
Comprehensive business and visitor information for the village of Leland (located in Leelanau County, Michigan). Photos, events and historical information about the village and Fishtown. (Leland, Leelanau County)
Local First
Start-up nonprofit supporting locally owned businesses, farms, and community groups in West Michigan through initiatives focused on economic prosperity, environmental sustainability, and social responsibility. Visit for member directory, events & more! (Grand Rapids, Kent County)
Mackinac Island Tourism Bureau
Mackinac Island is nestled in the straits of Mackinac where the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan meet. With over 40 places to stay, wonderful attractions, great dining and shopping galore amidst some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. (Mackinac Island, Mackinac County)
Manistee Area Chamber of Commerce
Manistee, Michigan travel, business and festivals information. (Manistee, Manistee County)
Midland County Convention & Visitors Bureau
World-class feel with a small town touch and big-city sophistication. History, arts, culture, sports, recreational activities, first class hotel accommodations, fine dining, excellent attractions make Midland the ideal place to visit. (Midland, Midland County)
Munising Area Partnership for Development, Inc.
The Munising Area Partnership for Development was created to promote and market the Munising area, attract small industry and commercial retail establishments and through tourism make the Munising area a destination place in the Upper Peninsula. (Munising, Alger County)
Muskegon County Convention & Visitors Bureau
Muskegon County, bordering the shores of Lake Michigan offers many attractions to its visitors. Boating, camping, beach strolling, hiking, biking, attending Muskegon's summer events, and arriving by the Lake Express Ferry are among the favorites. (Muskegon, Muskegon County)
Ontonagon County Chamber of Commerce
Whatever your favorite time of year, or whatever your favorite outdoor activity, Ontonagon County is the place to visit and stay awhile. We're on the South Shore of Lake Superior, with miles of sandy agate beaches and fabulous sunsets. (Ontonagon, Ontonagon County)
Suttons Bay Chamber of Commerce
Suttons Bay area business listings for art & antiques, community & services, entertainment & recreation, lodging, professional services, restaurants & specialty foods and wineries. Also coming events, village history, maps and photos. (Suttons Bay, Leelanau County)
Think Dexter First ~ Shop Local!
Think Dexter First is a group of local merchants sharing the importance of shopping in your own community and pushing out the big box chains. (Dexter, Washtenaw County)
Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau
The Bureau enhances the economic vitality of the Traverse City area through sales and marketing of the destination to conventions, meetings and leisure travel markets. Visit our site for complete lodging, meeting planning & area information. (Traverse City, Grand Traverse County)