Grand Rapids’ Hip Hop Makes History At ArtPrize

History has been made in Grand Rapids!

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The Trauma Project

The Trauma Project is so much more than an ArtPrize exhibition. It is an experience and culture shifting!

With this experience, you could tap into all 5 senses to understand trauma in a multitude of ways.

According to Scoob The Artist, the creator of The Trauma Project, the goal was to "break this silence and initiate a dialogue that promotes healing and growth."

"The Trauma Project takes viewers on a transformative journey, starting from a place of darkness and trauma, and guiding them towards a path of light and resilience."

Scoob The Artist teamed up with more than 20 Grand Rapids artists to make this experience that ArtPrize has never seen before possible.

"Through a series of 16 paintings, I have collaborated with local artists who bring their unique perspectives and talents to the project. Each painting is accompanied by a customized track created by these artists, which adds an additional layer of emotional depth to the visual experience."

Those artists are:

• Pharaoh
• Derrick Shorter
• Mike Logan
• K. Millennium
• Adrian Wright
• Cuu Josama
• DNA Dane
• Alfie Da' Great
• Huff The Goat
• Ajeera
• Jazsre
• Teyland
• Jachai
• Chasin' Summer
• Sonny Ski
• Shane Edwards
• Ja'leeyna
• Jade Richards
• Stephen Smith
• MC Bloodsport
• Xander Taylor
• LilEL
• GwoppedUp $peedy
• Cas Burgin

Grand Rapids' Hip Hop Makes History At ArtPrize

At the official ArtPrize closing ceremony on Friday, September 28th, "The Trauma Project" was announced as the winner of this year's Juried Vote Awards Grand Prize.

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With that history-making win, they snagged a $50,000 check!

This self-funded project was created with love, hard work, and dedication!

Congratulations to every single person who was involved in this beautiful work of art!

It makes sense why this project won this coveted award! Every painting and corresponding song is captivating.

No matter who you are, you can relate to the feeling of trauma. That's why this project is needed!

Although the experience is over for ArtPrize, you can still support all of the talented artists by buying, downloading, or streaming the Trauma Project on all DSPs including Apple Music and Spotify.