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GRAM's Michigan Artist Series highlights the Black Ash Basketry of Kelly Church and Cherish Parrish
by (Grand Rapids Ar...)
Submitted 09-08-2021 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) recently announced the newest installment of its Michigan Artist Series which opened on August 28, An Interwoven Legacy: The Black Ash Basketry of Kelly Church and Cherish Parrish. The exhibition is on...Community updates: Thursday, Sept. 2
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 09-02-2021 under NEWS
Blandford Nature Center celebrating late founder with four-day exhibit Blandford Nature Center (BNC) is inviting the public to join in the celebration of the life and achievements of its founder Dr. Mary Jane Dockeray, who passed away in Grand...Community updates: Thursday, July 22
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-22-2021 under NEWS
City of Grand Rapids replacing private lead service lines in Neighborhoods of Focus Grand Rapids city commissioners approved and accepted a $5.1 million grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) last week, helping to replace around 1...Free Summer Concerts Return to the Grand Rapids Art Museum
by (Grand Rapids Ar...)
Submitted 07-12-2021 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) recently announced the 2021 lineup for its 12th annual free summer concert series, GRAM on the Green with WYCE 88.1FM. Taking place on Thursday evenings from July 29 through August 12, this year’s...The Diatribe launches anti-racist art project to shift narrative of southeast, southwest Grand Rapids
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 05-07-2021 under NEWS
“If you had art that reclaimed your neighborhood, what would that look like?” This question will be asked of young residents from Grand Rapids’ southeast and southwest sides, as part of a new anti-racist project bringing large-...Community updates: Friday, April 23
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 04-23-2021 under NEWS
Grand Rapids park improvements continue through millage investments, leveraged funding Progress on city park improvements throughout Grand Rapids marches on, with 26 parks currently under construction or slated to be in the near future, the city...Avenue's Annual Arts Conference Holds Final Session This Thursday
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Submitted 03-22-2021 under NONPROFITS
In 1969, the National Endowment of the Arts funded the installation of the Calder, spurring an arts boom within Grand Rapids. The Festival of the Arts followed one year later, along with many public art exhibitions for locals to interact with and...The Grand Rapids Art Museum welcomes spring with biannual Art in Bloom celebration
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Submitted 03-13-2021 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) recently announced the return of its biannual celebration and competition, Art in Bloom (March 19-21). For one-weekend-only, visitors are invited to explore the galleries and view floral designs inspired...Community updates: Friday, Feb. 26
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 02-26-2021 under NEWS
Festival of the Arts hosting ‘Plein Air’ event in June in downtown social zones Festival of the Arts, Grand Rapids’ annual summer celebration of art, music, and culture, will be hosting a modified version of its event this June,...Community updates: Thursday, Jan. 28
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 01-28-2021 under NEWS
UICA reopening July 15 in new downtown location Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) will be reopening on July 15 at its new downtown Grand Rapids location, it announced Tuesday. The over 40-year-old art organization will now reside in the...