GRAND RAPIDS, MI — ArtPrize in Grand Rapids has more than 1,500 pieces of art displayed for free in public, vying for $560,000 in prizes. Here is a short primer for enjoying the 19-day event that drew more than 400,000 visitors downtown last year.

Related: How to explain ArtPrize to your out-of-town family and friends

When: Sept. 24-Oct. 12, 2014

Where: 174 venues within a 3-square mile district downtown between Leonard Street and Wealthy Street, north to south; and between Straight/Alpine Avenue and College Avenue, west to east; and Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, 1000 East Beltline Ave. NE.

Hours: Minimum hours for all venues are 5-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, noon-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday from Sept. 24 through Oct. 12. Venues may be open for additional hours.

Exhibition Centers and Showcase Venue hours: Noon-8 p.m. Monday-Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sundays from Sept. 18 through Oct. 6.

Admission: Free admission to all ArtPrize venues during ArtPrize hours.

More info: ArtPrize's headquarters at The HUB, 41 Sheldon Blvd. SE, or go online to artprize.org.

• ArtPrize 2014: Key dates and times

• How to vote in ArtPrize and why you should

• Main locations: What you'll find at HUB, lounges, Exhibition Centers

• Database: Search for exhibits and find artists from your hometown

• Venue and neighborhood maps

• $560,000 in prizes: ArtPrize 2014 has a new way to award money

• ArtPrize by bus: How to get downtown and around

• ArtPrize walking trails: How to use them

• Where to buy ArtPrize gear

• Meet the jurors awarding $300,000 in prizes

• 2014 ArtPrize events calendar

• Complete guide