SouthPrize 2026
The Winners
First Place
Stephen Smith
Southtown Legend: Minnie Forbes
SS-01Wing Heaven
Seymour Square
Second Place
Kyree Westerfield
Black and Beautiful
BS-05Della Soul Records
Boston Square
Third Place
Xavier Almighty X
BS-01Della Soul Records
Boston Square
Meet the 2026 Artists
30 artists. 6 districts.
One gallery without walls.
Every work in SouthPrize is displayed inside a Southtown business. Walk the districts, see the art where it lives, and note the code under each artist.
Pick a district
Use the tabs below to see only the artists showing in one Southtown Business District.
Visit the venue
Every card names the business where that artist’s work is displayed. Get directions opens it in Maps.
Note the code
Every artist has a code made of two letters for their district and a number. That code is how you identify the artist when you vote, so jot it down while you’re at the venue.
Showing all 30 artists
Sotir Davidhi
Wave Sounds
codeAH-01
Making Thyme Kitchen
2409 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Sheila Grant
Untethered 1
codeAH-02
Making Thyme Kitchen
2409 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Patrick Brown
Where Shadows Dance
codeAH-03
Giggles & Gourmets
2426 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Milt Klingensmith
In the Water (Shi’Anna)
codeAH-04
Over the Top Academy of Dance
2423 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
JeRae' Sommersell
Graced
codeAH-05
Sip Coffee & Cocktails
806 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Drakkari Williams
Reattaching the Pieces
codeAH-06
Giggles & Gourmets
2426 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Raven Moss
The Great Life Within
codeAH-07
Alger Quickstop
2355 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Joey Krzeminski
Gates of Hecate
codeAH-08
Sip Coffee & Cocktails
806 Alger St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Xavier Almighty X
codeBS-01
Della Soul Records
1220 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Nicole Coman
Subversion
codeBS-02
Fuller Ave. Church
1239 Fuller Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Rachelle Payne
Thoughts
codeBS-03
Fuller Ave. Church
1239 Fuller Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Sarah Geels
Great Lakes Symbiofish
codeBS-04
Boston Square Ice Cream Parlor
1553 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Kyree Westerfield
Black and Beautiful
codeBS-05
Della Soul Records
1220 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Kenn Vidro
Hot Diggity Dogs!
codeBS-06
Boston Square Ice Cream Parlor
1553 Kalamazoo Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Alayna Treece-Horrell
Nobody Like My Sister
codeME-02
Ellnoras Kitchen
547 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Kristine Vander Velde
Grand Rapids in Light and Color
codeME-03
Ellnoras Kitchen
547 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Jose Alvayero
Our Surroundings
codeMS-01
New China
1226 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
John Newton
Stars of the City
codeMS-02
Mixed Staffing and EAC Community HUB
336 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Abbie Lemke
OFF AIR the Show
codeMS-03
Bare All / BAC Print
123 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Katherine Lewis
The Divide and Chat Erasure
codeMS-04
Maison Lusamba
1258 Madison Ave SE, Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Dante Wells
X’s and O’s
codeMS-05
Bare All / BAC Print
123 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Dincent Whittington
The Art of the Pen
codeMS-06
Maison Lusamba
1258 Madison Ave SE, Suite B, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Yudy Galindo
She Glows Through It
codeMS-07
Mixed Staffing and EAC Community HUB
336 Hall St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Stephen Smith
Southtown Legend: Minnie Forbes
codeSS-01
Wing Heaven
2020 Eastern Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Faye Owens
Old Faithful
codeSS-02
SECOM Resource Center
751 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Lily Williams
The Mirror of Tomorrow
codeSS-03
SECOM Resource Center
751 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Colyn Johnston
America Forgot
codeSS-04
Dimension Graphics
800 Burton St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Jamari Taylor
The Weight of Blooming
codeSD-01
Candied Yam
932 S Division Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Daniel Vazquez
Touch of Love
codeSD-02
Candied Yam
932 S Division Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Esan Sommersell
Mandem Cry
codeSD-03
United Methodist Community House
900 S Division Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
Juan Pimentel
Let There Be Light
codeSD-04
United Methodist Community House
900 S Division Ave, Grand Rapids, MI 49507
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Be part of SouthPrize!
35+ artists. 25+ venues. In 6 business districts. Your Vote. Community-Wide Free Event.
SouthPrize brings the energy of Grand Rapids’ famous ArtPrize to Southtown! Discover artwork from more than 30 local artists showcased at participating businesses throughout Southtown.
Explore the districts, experience live art, meet local creatives, and vote for your favorite SouthPrize artist!
VOLUNTEERS WANTED!
Be Part of SouthPrize 2026
Help us showcase local creativity while welcoming visitors to Southtown during one of West Michigan’s most exciting art events! Whether you enjoy meeting new people, supporting the arts, or giving back to the community, we’d love to have you join our volunteer team.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
- Welcome & Information
- Artist Support
- Guest Hospitality
- Event Set-Up & Tear-Down
- Activity Assistance
- Wayfinding
- General Event Support
- Trolley Tour Guide
Volunteer Orientation
Monday, September 2112:00 Noon - 1:00pm6:30pm -7:30pm
Location info will be shared with registered volunteers.
To help you feel prepared, all volunteers are encouraged to attend a brief Volunteer Information Meeting the week before the event. Afternoon or evening slots available. (Not mandatory.)
Bring a Friend!
Volunteering is more fun together! Invite a friend, family member, coworker, or neighbor to serve alongside you.
Ready to Volunteer?
$3,750 in prizes
Calling all Southtown artists and business owners! Join SouthPrize and help showcase local creativity while bringing visitors into our neighborhoods.
$2,000
1ST PLACE
$1,000
2ND PLACE
$750
3RD PLACE
ELIGIBILITY
- Artists must be 18+
- Must live, work, or create in Southtown
- ArtPrize artists welcome
NEED MORE INFORMATION?
Explore the art
Artwork locations and photos of the pieces are coming soon. Check back as SouthPrize takes shape across Southtown’s six districts.
Ready to put Southtown on the map?
