The Grand Rapids Public Museum (GRPM) welcomes more than 250,000 visitors every year for a wide variety of scientific, historical and cultural experiences that celebrate our human bond. One of the…
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ArtPrize is an international art competition entered by hundreds of artists from around the world each year. Launched in 2009, ArtPrize was recognized as the world’s most public art event just five…
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Public art has long been a vital element of Grand Rapids, from well before the installation of an Alexander Calder sculpture that came to symbolize the city’s creative spirit to well beyond the advent…
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There are a lot of great ways to explore Grand Rapids history. You can browse the exhibits at the Grand Rapids Public Museum and Grand Rapids African American Museum & Archives, stroll the Heritage…
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“Grand Rapids showcases sculptures and artwork throughout the city,” writes USA Today in naming Grand Rapids one of the 10 Best Cities Where You Can See Amazing Art. Downtown Grand Rapids is home to…
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What do Grand Rapids and Washington D.C. have in common? They are both home to award-winning outdoor sculptural works by world-renowned artist Maya Lin. Lin was relatively unknown at the age of 21…
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Downtown Rockford is a quaint, walkable business district filled with unique shops, restaurants and the scenic beauty of the Rogue River. As you stroll the seven blocks of the city center, you’ll also…
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Art doesn’t just live in the museums of Grand Rapids, it’s also part of the structure of the city, transforming walls, streets, parking lots, mechanical boxes and other utilitarian elements into…
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The near west side of Grand Rapids, just across the Grand River from downtown, has undergone a startling renaissance in the past decade or so. Entrepreneurs have breathed new life into neglected…
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USA Today named Grand Rapids one of America’s 10 Best Cities Where You Can See Amazing Art – and our extensive collection of public murals is one reason why. There are more than 100 murals spread out…
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