Arts

Celebrating the arts is what festival is all about. See, create and even buy imaginative art from artists of all ages.

 

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Adult Paint In

Give your creativity a whirl and try painting. Open to those 13 years of age or older and at least 52” tall.

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All Day With The Arts at GRAM

Explore. Entertain. Engage. Share the Experience of Art!

Inspired by the work of Calder, families can bend and twist colorful wires into fancy swirls and wonderful designs. Attach beads of all shapes and sizes to create a beautiful piece of art to hang in the window.

Art on the Spot

Talented West Michigan artists create art while you wait.

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Art on the Spot, Too

Talented West Michigan artists create art while you wait.

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Art Sales

Art from several of the area’s finest artists is for sale on the Calder Plaza.

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Avenue for the Arts

The Avenue for the Arts is the South Division corridor between Wealthy and Fulton. Stop by on Saturday, June 6th for the Avenue of the Arts Market and artist live/work spaces tour. Click more info for hours and details.

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City History Tour - Trolley Ride

Board a trolley for the 20-minute self-guided City History Tour showcasing the history of development and preservation in downtown Grand Rapids. (Sat. 10am – 4pm) Click more info for route information.

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Film Competition

The festival Film Competition is a juried exhibition open to students, amateurs and professionals alike.

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Literary Awards

Please click more info for links to the 2009 Literary Awards. The entries were judged by On-the-Town Magazine.

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Regional Arts Exhibition

A juried show, the 2009 Regional Arts Exhibition features 360 incredible works of art by 207 talented local artists.

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Youth Art Exhibit

The Youth Art Exhibit is a colorful, non-juried show of K-12 student artwork submitted by local art teachers. The exhibit can be found on the first floor of the Old Art Museum, next to the Regional Arts Competition.

June 5-6-7 | Grand Rapids, Michigan | Visitor Guide & Schedule