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　　Organizers Say ArtPrize to Return to Grand Rapids in 2010

　　New Century Shadow Dancers from Dallas spells out "ARTPRIZE" while performing during the ArtPrize's winner announcement and closing ceremonies at DeVos Place, Thursday, October 8, 2009, in Grand Rapids, Mich. ArtPrize, a new art competition in Grand Rapids, offers one of the world's biggest art prizes: $250,000 for first place.

　　GRAND RAPIDS, MI (AP).- A new art festival held this fall in Grand Rapids was so successful that organizers say they'll do it again next year and maybe even make it an annual event.

　　The ArtPrize event became an instant hit and appeared to provide at least a temporary boost to local businesses and to Grand Rapids' cachet as an art destination.

　　The 18-day ArtPrize competition that began September 23 attracted tens of thousands of visitors. Locals were surprised by the throngs of people of all ages who spent hours or even days walking from one venue to another.

　　Unprepared for the surge in ArtPrize visitors, some restaurants ran out of food and were forced to close early.