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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
by (Avenueforthearts)
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
by (Grand Rapids Ar...)
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...
Ericka 'Kyd Kane' Thompson becomes Grand Rapids' new poet laureate
by (Brett)
Submitted 12-15-2020 under LOCAL LIFE
Grand Rapids has a new poet laureate in Ericka “Kyd Kane” Thompson, who begins a three-year term on Jan. 1. As poet laureate, Kyd Kane will act as an ambassador of poetry for the city, creating programs that encourage the writing and...
Community updates: Friday, July 17
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-17-2020 under NEWS
Gov. Whitmer clarifies Michigan face covering requirement Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order Friday clarifying Michigan’s face covering requirement in public indoor and crowded outdoor spaces, with more exceptions added. Under...
Grand Rapids Art Museum Announces August 1 Reopening
by (Grand Rapids Ar...)
Submitted 07-16-2020 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) is excited to announce its reopening date with expanded safety measures. The Museum will welcome GRAM Members for a soft opening beginning Saturday, July 25 followed by the public opening on Saturday...
Community updates: Saturday, July 11
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 07-11-2020 under NEWS
Gov. Whitmer expands face covering requirement in Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order Friday requiring Michiganders to wear face coverings in public indoor or crowded outdoor spaces – or receive up to a $500 fine. The...