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Art
Grand Rapids is serious about art - as you'll see virtually anywhere you look. In addition to galleries and museums, the city is awash with outdoor art. Explore our sculptures & historic buildings and keep your eyes peeled for everything from a fish ladder sculpture in the Grand River to the 42-ton Alexander Calder sculpture that has come to symbolize our creative spirit.
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 | TheatreCheck out what's on stage where during your Grand Rapids visit. |  | MusicFind a concert or performance that suits your musical style. |
 | DanceLook below for opportunities to watch or engage in some fancy footwork. |  | Poetry & LiteratureRead below to find out where you can indulge your love of the written word. |
 | YouthScroll down for the details on kid-oriented arts programs and classes. |  | Arts OrganizationsSee what, where and when various arts groups are presenting to the public. |
 | MuseumsLook below to find the location and exhibition schedules of area museums. |  | Arts for HireBrowse our talent listings to find unique entertainment for your event. |
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10 Art Experiences
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ArtPrize
The world’s richest, most radically open arts competition takes place every autumn in downtown Grand Rapids. More than 1,500 artists display their work … and you vote for the winner! More
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Grand Rapids Ballet
Michigan’s only professional ballet company celebrates its 40th season with more than 50 performances of classical and contemporary dance, from The Nutcracker to Dracula. More
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Grand Rapids Symphony
One of America’s leading regional orchestras presents more than 400 performances each year, spanning an incredible range of music and performance styles – from Mozart to Michael Jackson. More
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Opera Grand Rapids
Michigan’s longest-running professional opera company assembles national and regional talent for three annual main stage productions. This season: Il Trovatore, The Magic Flute and La Boheme. More
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Broadway Grand Rapids
Enjoy high-quality Broadway productions in one of the Midwest’s finest performing arts facilities. This season’s lineup includes White Christmas, Les Miz, Mary Poppins and Cats. More
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Community Theatre
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre presents classic crowd-pleasers like this season’s Wizard of Oz and Harvey. Actors’ Theatre focuses on more innovative fare – Spring Awakening is on this year’s schedule.
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Art Museums
Grand Rapids Art Museum supplements its collection of more than 5,000 works of art with popular touring exhibits, while Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts offers the latest art forms and creative ideas More
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Films
Urban Institute of Contemporary Arts presents a wide range of independent films in its new downtown theatre. More than 80 additional screens around town offer more commercial movies. More
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Sculpture
Downtown streets are lined with significant sculptures, while Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park places large-scale works by world-renowned artists in gorgeous natural settings. More
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Music
From national touring acts to popular regional favorites, Grand Rapids is alive with the sound of music all year long. Many annual concert series focus on specific music genres or performance niches More
