In a letter to stakeholders this morning, ArtPrize has announced that it will be withdrawing from its first attempt at a franchised event outside of Grand Rapids, MI, and that ArtPrize Dallas will no longer be taking place.  “During the process of planning and working with stakeholders it became clear that many were thrilled and excited to see new avenues of growth and opportunity for all,” the organization wrote.  “Despite the visionary understanding of our supporters, there were a few who saw the concept as threatening to the status quo.” (more…)