Posted by Nancy Tobin on Aug 17, 2009 in
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The man with the plan! Courtesy of Brian Kelly
I was delighted to interview Rick Devos this week, for my usual West of Chelsea feature on The New York Times Local. He’s the brainchild (and bucks) behind ArtPrize.
It’s not uncommon for big money to support art — but what he’s got going really does shake things up. You go Rick!
Check out the interview here!
Tags: ArtPrize, Grand Rapids Michigan, New York Times, Rick DeVos, West of Chelsea

Never thought I'd be the same article with Rick DeVos!
After moving from my hometown of Grand Rapids Mich., I’ve finally made it to the front page of the Grand Rapids Press! (OK, OK it’s really the front page of the Entertainment Section — but gosh, still exciting.)
I spoke with Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk — Arts Writer at the Press — last week, about ArtPrize, my experience with securing a venue, and my view from the outside, looking in.
It’s a fun article — Mr. Kaczmarczyk likens the whole affair with securing a date for the prom — which makes me start worrying … what will I wear!
Tags: ArtPrize, Grand Rapids Michigan, Grand Rapids Press, Jeffrey Kaczmarczyk, Peaches Bed and Breakfast, Rick DeVos