GV to host k-12 students at ArtPrize

Grand Valley State University will host 2,000 K-12 students from Michigan at the Pew Campus for ArtPrize. This event will teach students about the art exhibits and the background behind the pieces. All students attending come from GVSU charter schools from across the state. Sixth through 12 graders will attend Sept. 20 and 21 and K-5 students Oct. 4 and 5. The groups will receive several art lessons from GVSU faculty as well as artists. Among these art lessons is ice sculpting, instructed by professionals Randy Finch and Derek Maxfield, which will take place from 9-11 a.m. Sept. 20.