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Follow on Google News | Artists with Disabilities Can Win Cash, Display Artwork at the Grand Rapids Art MuseumAdult artists with disabilities have a chance to win $500, have their artwork displayed in the Grand Rapids Art Museum and entered in ArtPrize 2013 – thanks to the Legacy Trust Award Collection.
By: Legacy Trust Award Collection Back for its fourth year, the Legacy Trust Award Collection is soliciting artwork from Michigan artists with disabilities for its popular mini-competition in advance of ArtPrize. Four winning artists will each receive $500 and sponsorship in ArtPrize, the radically open art competition scheduled this year Sept. 18 through Oct. 6 in downtown Grand Rapids. The statewide competition is open to all Michigan artists with disabilities and seeks paintings, sculptures, photographs, drawings, collages, mixed media and other works for art. Four winners will be chosen by popular vote, a panel of celebrity judges and the LTAC Advisory Committee. Artists must register with LTAC by May 15 to be considered for the 2013 competition. Sponsored by Grand Rapids-based wealth management advisors Legacy Trust, LTAC will be held this year in the Grand Rapids Art Museum on May 22-23. A private reception for all artists, judges and LTAC supporters will be held on the evening of Wednesday, May 22. The public will have a chance to view and vote on the art on Thursday, May 23 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the GRAM, which is located in downtown Grand Rapids. “We are incredibly pleased to have secured the Grand Rapids Art Museum for LTAC this year,” said William Walker, CEO of Legacy Trust. “Not only will artists have the opportunity to display their work at one of Michigan’s leading art museums, this high-profile venue will allow their work to be seen by more people in the community. “We are delighted to introduce a special juried award this year and to expand our celebrity judge panel from five to seven members. Additionally, we will be offering Facebook voting for the first time this year to allow even more people to interact with these amazing artists and the work they have created.” LTAC debuted in 2010, the brainchild of Walker and his wife, Deborah. Like others in the community, the Walkers were swept away by the magic of ArtPrize and wanted to find a meaningful way to join the dialogue. As the parents of a daughter with special needs, the Walkers decided to launch LTAC, an art competition designed to remove barriers for participation in ArtPrize for adult artists with disabilities. This year, Legacy Trust established an advisory committee of those in the business, arts and disability communities. The LTAC Advisory Committee has established the Lillian Perry Walker Award, a special juried award to honor the young woman whose spirit was the spark that brought LTAC to life in 2010. Winners of LTAC 2013 will be announced by May 29. Along with having their artwork entered into ArtPrize, the winning artists will each receive a cash prize of $500. All entry fees and promotion expenses for ArtPrize will be paid by Legacy Trust, which has already secured venue space for the winning artists at a high-profile venue. Artists from all genres are invited to participate in the competition. All artists must submit an artist registration to by May 15. All artwork must be completed and available for showing in Grand Rapids by May 20. Following is a list of guidelines for submitting artwork: All participating artists must be a resident of Michigan and at least 18 years of age by May 15. All artwork must be original, attributable to the applicant and completed within three years prior to September 18. All artwork is subject to the “Official Rules for Artists-ArtPrize,” The four top artists will retain ownership and all rights to their artwork, subject to the rules and restrictions of ArtPrize 2013. The artists agree to make themselves and their artwork available to LTAC and all partnering agencies and sponsors prior to and during ArtPrize for promotions and marketing efforts. The top four artists who receive the award will be entered into ArtPrize 2013 as a Legacy Trust Collection Award winner. Artists agree that if their artwork, which is part of the winning collection, wins any ArtPrize award, they will donate 25 percent of any award to create a special Legacy Trust Endowment Fund to continue arts programs for people with disabilities in greater Grand Rapids. Winning artists will be notified by Legacy Trust no later than May 29 and will be entered into ArtPrize. There are no restrictions on artists who are not part of the Collection from entering ArtPrize on their own. Artwork may be delivered by mail, UPS, FedEx or in person to Legacy Trust, 300 Ottawa NW, Suite 600, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 49546 by noon on May 20. ArtPrize, an international art competition in Grand Rapids decided solely on a public vote, returns to Grand Rapids for its fifth year on Sept. 18-Oct. 6. It debuted with much enthusiasm in 2009 and participation soared the following years. This year is expected to see a continued increase in community engagement and entries. More information on LTAC is available at http://legacygr.com/ About Legacy Trust Legacy Trust is an independent, locally owned, Michigan-chartered bank that specializes in providing investment and wealth-management services to individuals, families, foundations and non-profits in West Michigan. Legacy Trust delivers highly customized financial and investment solutions tailored to meet the unique situation of each client. For more information, visit us at www.legacygr.com. End
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