Crafting Candles at Wax Poetic Candle Bar

Tap into your sense of smell and flex your creativity by making a hand-poured, scented candle at Wax Poetic Candle Bar in Grand Rapids. The whole candle-pouring experience takes about 30-60 minutes…

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These Grand Rapids-Area Spots Starred in Feature Films

It’s not uncommon for celebrities to visit the city of Grand Rapids, whether making appearances during annual events like LaughFest or Grand Rapids Comic-Con, stopping by to perform at Van Andel Arena…

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Grand Rapids Murals

Grand Rapids art doesn't just live in the museums, it's also part of the structure of the city, transforming walls, streets, parking lot ticket booths, electrical boxes and other utilitarian elements…

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Art Itinerary

Get inspired in Grand Rapids, where art of every kind is central to everyday life. Choose from the following to create your group's custom art itinerary: Art Extras Peer into Grand Rapids history via…

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Grand Rapids Murals: West Side

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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Grand Rapids Murals: Downtown - Center City

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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Exploring West Leonard Street in Grand Rapids

West Leonard is one of three main commercial districts on Grand Rapids’ historic West Side, along with Bridge Street and West Fulton. Stretching from the western banks of the Grand River to Bristol…

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Community Legends Sculptures Tour

Two of Grand Rapids’ favorite things – art and history – come together in a project memorializing some of the most significant contributors to the city’s rich legacy. The Grand Rapids Community…

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Revisiting ArtPrize With Permanent Works of Art

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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