In this limited series podcast, host Steve Kelso sits down with artists, organizers, and leaders from the City of Grand Rapids, Kent County and others to examine the impact that ArtPrize has artistically, socially, and economically on the community.

Steve Kelso is a former ArtPrize reporter for WOOD TV 8 in Grand Rapids, he is a two time ArtPrize artist whose band, Lou Baron and The New Lovers  won the public vote for the Rock category at the St. Cecilia Music Center ArtPrize song competition in 2015 and 2016.

Kelso owns Kelso Communications in Grand Rapids, a small public relations firm that specializes in media consultation and services and producing video and audio podcasts. Kelso Communications is a proud ArtPrize sponsor. Find out more at GetKelso.com.