Swift Printing: Supporting ArtPrize and the Grand Rapids Creative Community

At Swift Printing, we believe in the power of print—and the power of people. That’s why we were proud to be a sponsor and venue for ArtPrize 2024, the world-renowned art competition that transforms downtown Grand Rapids into a citywide gallery every September.

For 16 unforgettable days, over 1.8 million visitors flocked to Grand Rapids to experience inspiring works of art from 1,008 artists representing 42 countries and 35 states. As a third-generation, family-owned print shop, Swift Printing is honored to be part of an event that uplifts artists, fuels local business, and celebrates the cultural vibrancy of our city.

How ArtPrize 2024 Made an Impact

By partnering with venues like us, ArtPrize accomplished incredible things in 2024, including:

• 🎨 Supporting 1,008 artists and showcasing 885 artworks

• 🌎 Representing 42 countries and 35 states

• 🧑‍🎓 Engaging nearly 3,000 K-12 students with accessible art education experiences

• 🏆 Awarding 27 prizes, including a $125,000 Public Grand Prize

• 🏛️ Showcasing 166 local businesses and organizations as venues

• 💵 Distributing 64 capacity-building grants to reduce barriers for artists and venues

As a local Grand Rapids print shop, Swift Printing provided essential print materials, signage, and marketing support to help artists and venues communicate their stories. We take pride in offering fast, affordable, and high-quality printing to local creatives, nonprofits, and businesses looking to make an impact.

A Local Print Shop with Global Reach

Being a part of ArtPrize is more than just sponsorship for us—it’s an extension of our mission to build up our community through creativity, service, and sustainability. From gallery signage and artist postcards to large-format prints and event flyers, our work helped bring ArtPrize exhibits to life.

When artists, educators, and business owners in West Michigan search for:

• "ArtPrize printing services in Grand Rapids"

• "custom signage for events"

• "local print shop supporting the arts"

• "fast printing near me for art festivals"

—we’re proud to be the local name they trust.

Thinking About Hosting ArtPrize in 2025? Now’s the Time to Sign Up

If you've ever thought about being part of something bigger, now is the perfect time to sign up as an ArtPrize venue for 2025. Whether you’re a small storefront, coffee shop, gallery, or community space, becoming a venue is an amazing way to connect with the creative community and contribute to the cultural heartbeat of Grand Rapids.

As a past venue, we can confidently say: it's an experience that energizes your space, drives new foot traffic, and makes a lasting impact.

You don’t have to go it alone—Swift Printing is here to support fellow venues with all your signage, print collateral, and creative needs to help your space shine.