ArtPrize has exceeded 1,000 entries

By Shelley Irwin

Published July 24, 2026 at 10:49 AM EDT

Coleman Brook Sr. joins in to talk about the surge

We continue our conversation with ArtPrize Leaders, today focusing upon a major milestone exceeding 1000 entries for the first time in 8 years. Coleman Brook Sr. talks about the surge, plus more key highlights of the 2026 competition.

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Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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