Sprint signs on as official sponsor for ArtPrize
Participating in this sponsorship deal:
About Sponsor:
Sprint Nextel Corporation is a telecommunications company based in Overland Park, Kansas. The company owns and operates Sprint, the third largest wireless telecommunications network in the United States, with 52 million customers, behind Verizon Wireless and AT&T Mobility. Sprint Nextel also owns a separate wireless division, Sprint Prepaid Group which offers prepay wireless services as Boost Mobile and Virgin Mobile USA.
About Property:
ArtPrize is a world-renowned international art competition and cultural event that transforms Grand Rapids, Michigan each year. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we operate year-round to raise the funds that make it all possible—including over $600,000 in prizes and grants awarded to artists, curators, and educators. For 16 days each fall, ArtPrize turns the city into a living gallery, with more than 160 venues and public spaces hosting work from over 1,000 artists from around the world. From immersive experiences to amazing artwork, ArtPrize comes alive with activity—drawing nearly 800,000 visitors into an unforgettable celebration of art, culture, and community. This dynamic event is made possible by the generous support of corporate sponsors, foundations, individual donors, and public funding—all coming together to champion creativity on a global scale, right here in West Michigan. ArtPrize offers a powerful opportunity for sponsors and donors to align with innovation, creativity, and civic pride—while engaging a diverse, loyal, and passionate audience. Sponsoring ArtPrize isn’t just support—it’s participation in a movement that inspires, connects, and drives cultural and economic impact.