Kim Frank Fujiwara Named 2018 MI Great Artist Winner

Kim Frank Fujiwara of Rochester Hills, Michigan was a finalist in the MI Great Artist competition in 2012, 2013, and 2014. Despite those close calls, he never gave up hope to one day take home [...]

Judges Reveal Their Top 5 Finalists for 2018 MI Great Artist Competition

Five Michigan artists have been chosen as finalists, but only one will be named 2018’s MI Great Artist. After much deliberation, a panel of expert judges has narrowed down a field of 35 [...]

MI Great Artist Announces First-Ever People’s Choice Winner, Top 35 Artists

MI Great Artist has announced its 35 semi-finalists for 2018—including one lucky “People’s Choice” winner who automatically moves to the competition’s final round. Sponsored by Park West Gallery [...]

It’s Time to Vote for Your Favorite 2018 MI Great Artists

Who will become the 2018 MI Great Artist? It’s up to you to decide! A total of 209 Michigan artists have submitted their artwork to this year’s online competition, and your votes will determine [...]

Artist Dominic Pangborn Honors Blessed Solanus Casey in Detroit

Tens of thousands of people flocked to the Solanus Casey Center the weekend of November 18, and their religious experience became all the more powerful thanks to a striking portrait by artist [...]

Check Out the 2017 Park West Gallery Pumpkin Carving Contest

When Park West Gallery staff members carve pumpkins, they don’t settle for traditional shapes and patterns. Instead, they wonder things like, “How can we turn this gourd into a spaceship?” Now in [...]

Dominic Pangborn Selected to Honor Blessing of Father Solanus Casey

Art and religion have a long-standing history. Artist Dominic Pangborn will join that time-honored tradition by creating artwork of a beloved Detroit priest on his way to becoming a saint. [...]

View Rare Dominic Pangborn Art During Gala Fundraiser

At the age of 10, Dominic Pangborn was adopted by a family in Jackson, Michigan. Now, 55 years later, the Jackson Art Network is honoring his artistic legacy with a museum in his hometown. The [...]

Voting Begins for the Next MI Great Artist

Help decide who will be named the 2017 MI Great Artist by casting your votes at MIGreatArtist.com. Public voting for the MI Great Artist contest runs from August 17–28. Individuals may vote once [...]

Enter the MI Great Artist Competition Today

Michigan artists entering the MI Great Artist online contest will not only compete for $16,000 in prizes, but have their artwork viewed by thousands. Artists ages 18 and older who are living, [...]