ArtPrize winner Mia Tavonatti and her brother Darren Tavonatti pose for a picture in front of 'Crucifixion' Thursday night. Darren helped transport and install the piece in Grand Rapids.
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Rick DeVos and ArtPrize winner Mia Tavonatti answer media questions after the announcement Thursday night.
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More than 1,500 artists from across the United States and 39 other countries competed in ArtPrize this year. More than 382,000 votes were cast by those who visited the event in Grand Rapids. Organizers estimate around 500,000 people came to the event, which runs through Sunday.