In 2009, Rick Devos proposed a new social art experiment where he would give out the world’s largest art prize based solely on public vote. On opening day, 159 venue owners, including Cathedral Square, opened their doors to display the entries of over 1200 artists. Since then, ArtPrize has continued to grow to attract artists and visitors from around the world, and Cathedral Square has evolved into an integral space where the experience is communal and contemplative.
So what makes ArtPrize at Cathedral Square unique? Since the inception of ArtPrize, Cathedral Square has been an open venue featuring a wide variety of artists, visions and media. Rather than accommodating to specific topics, it has always had the allure of being an inclusive space where visitors are free to meditate and contemplate at an individual pace.
Now in its sixth year, Cathedral Square is hosting a theme embodying rhythm as it relates to art and life. For this quaint location, incorporating a theme adds a cultural flavor to the already prominent showcase venue. The exhibition’s title, HeArtbeat: The Pulse of Art and Life, not only highlights rhythm as a formal compositional device and subject matter, but reflects the dynamic and developing culture of the Heartside Neighborhood in which Cathedral Square is rooted.
Rhythm is considered to be one of the most important elements among art principles. It is identified as a constant dynamic force which connects and coordinates human thoughts and actions. As Cathedral Square is in the process of connecting with artists to host this year, rhythm is a constant focus for the venue as well as the people coordinating the process.
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