Just because the temperatures are dropping, doesn’t mean the people of Grand Rapids are hunkering down and staying home. We like to be involved and Grand Rapids gives us plenty of options, regardless of the weather. Over the next few weeks, we’ll bring you news on what’s happening around town during the holiday season, including shopping events, activities for family & friends, and where to go for great food & cocktails. We’re kicking off the series this week by highlighting 5 art-related events you won’t want to miss. 1. Window Wonderland Design Competition... Read More ›

When the 7 th annual ArtPrize kicks off on September 23 this year, downtown Grand Rapids will swell with visitors—more than 400,000 people are expected to take part in the conversation about art that surrounds this annual event. For local business and associations, ArtPrize provides an opportunity to host unique networking or celebratory events for their employees, clients, and or vendors. The Michigan Chapter of the International Interior Design Association (IIDA) is doing just that. For the third year in a row, they’ll bring members together for an ArtPrize scavenger hunt, complete with clues, matching t-shirts, goodie bags and prizes. “It’s a pretty involved event. We have a committee that meets every other week starting in May to organize everything,” explains Mary Bamborough, IIDA, NCIDQ who is a Sr. Client Relations Consultant at Haworth as well as an IIDA Michigan Chapter Past President.... Read More ›

The saying “When one door closes, another opens” can definitely be applied to the end of summer and the beginning of ArtPrize Seven throughout downtown Grand Rapids September 23-October 11. The radically open, independently organized international art competition decided by public vote and expert jury will feature 1,551 entries showing at 162 venues around the 3-square mile ArtPrize district. And while it’s hard to improve upon near perfection, leave it to ArtPrize to try. “Visitors looking for things to do after Venues close always asked ‘What’s happening at ArtPrize tonight?’” said Jaenell Woods, public relations manager for ArtPrize. “So this year we are launching ArtPrize Tonight - a comprehensive "database" or list of events happening every night of the 19 days around the ArtPrize district.”... Read More ›