GRAND RAPIDS, MI.- ArtPrize founder Rick DeVos today announced plans for the third edition of ArtPrize. ArtPrize 2011 will open on Sept. 21 and run through Oct. 9. Artist and venue information as well as dates for Top 10 and the winners’ announcement will be announced after the beginning of the year. ArtPrize will continue to award the top 10 prizes totaling $449,000 and expects the number of individual juried prizes to increase. “The engagement of the community continues to be at the forefront of ArtPrize’s success,” said DeVos. “It is amazing to learn of school programs that are being developed and the local outreach aimed at inviting artists to our city from all over the world. Venues are beginning to plan unique programming to promote their artists and establishments. It’s all about creating, trying new things, not being afraid to fail and, ultimately, succeeding together.” ArtPrize 2