Earth Harp Takes Center Stage at ArtPrize | Grand Rapids News

Get ready for an unforgettable night as ArtPrize kicks off with the world’s largest stringed instrument—the Earth Harp—stretching 250 feet across a bridge in Grand Rapids. Created by William Close, the harp turns buildings into musical instruments, offering an immersive experience like no other. Over one million visitors are expected to flood downtown for sixteen days of art, featuring 1,125 artists and 1,125 entries across 159 venues. Opening night begins at 5:30 PM with festivities at Rosa Parks Circle, followed by a parade at 7 PM and the epic Earth Harp performance. The night culminates in fireworks over the Grand River at 9:30 PM, launching ArtPrize’s 16th year—and proving Grand Rapids is truly “Art City USA.” Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.mlive.com/artprize/2026/09/earth-harp-to-span-250-feet-across-a-grand-rapids-bridge-for-artprize-opening-night.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/eb1c1907963fa070 Report issues to [email protected].