Could ArtPrize do what it did for Grand Rapids, Michigan in Dallas? That’s what the city is hoping — and that’s why they entered a three-year charter agreement to bring the art competition to the Lone Star State. The 2014 edition of ArtPrize in Grand Rapids covered every part of the city with art by both amateur and established artists, bringing in over 400,000 visitors to the city and creating a $22.2 million dollar economic impact.

“ArtPrize Dallas will create a lasting impact on the culture of Dallas by engaging and nurturing future artists and promoting a meaningful discussion of art and its role in society,” said Dallas mayor Mike Rawlings in a statement."