Grand Rapids Art, Galleries & Sculptures

Grand Rapids is home to one of the nation's most influential colleges of art & design - so it's no wonder many local galleries specialize in West Michigan artists. Feast your eyes on the spectacular breadth and depth of visual arts throughout the city. Murals are hosted on many buildings throughout Grand Rapids and sculptures are around every corner.

Outdoor Art

Stroll the sidewalks of downtown Grand Rapids to see all kinds of art - starting with "La Grande Vitesse," the 42-ton, 32-foot high, bright-red sculpture by acclaimed artist Alexander Calder. The very first public art project partially funded by the National Endowment for the Art, the Calder (as it is commonly known) has become the symbol of Grand Rapids and its creative spirit. Take a walking tour of downtown's outdoor art.

Calder Stage - Festival of the Arts
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Sculptures & Historic Buildings

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Art is everywhere you look in downtown Grand Rapids, from sculptures to murals to historic buildings. Start at the masterpiece that started it all - La Grand Vitesse, the massive red Alexander Calder…

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Sculptures in Grand Rapids

Embrace

Embrace

  • Outside GVSU Devos building in the center courtyard
Escultura

Escultura

  • North side of the building off Campau Ave.
Flying Geese

Flying Geese

  • East side of Grand Rapids Public Museum along the Grand River
Number 48

Number 48

  • Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum parking lot
American Eagle

American Eagle

  • Betty Ford Garden on East Side of Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum

Community Legends Sculputures

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