Art Galleries

Downtown Grand Rapids now is home to a 16-foot-tall stainless-steel sculpture.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is inviting artists 18 years and older to compete in its annual Ray and Nancy Loeschner Art Competition.

A gallery with art and live music is coming to Third Thursdays.

A veterans-focused nonprofit is nearing its financial goal to open a downtown Grand Rapids coffee shop in 2022.

People are used to seeing stars on the big screen at studio park, but an immersive exhibit planned for this year's ArtPrize will allow viewers to experience the energy of stars of a different type, thanks to an artistic duo from Germany. 

Lions and Rabbits will celebrate ArtPrize by hosting Sunday Funday: Brunch Edition on Sept. 26 at its location at 1264 Plainfield Ave. NE in Grand Rapids.

Downtown Muskegon will host a new fine arts and craft shopping event this spring.

Grand Rapids Community College (GRCC) will showcase a new exhibit by an assistant professor.

The Grand Rapids School of Dance will be hosting its open house on Aug 28-29 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at 2401 Camelot Court SE, Suite D in Grand Rapids.

The Grand Rapids Art Museum will be showcasing new exhibitions this fall. The exhibitions are Mathias J. Alten: An Enduring Legacy, and Hand and Machine Harmony: Regional Arts & Crafts. 

The Grand Rapids Ballet’s company dancers will be performing for the first time since the start of the pandemic on Aug. 14 at 7 p.m. on the lawn outside of Studio Park’s Listening Room, 123 Ionia Ave. SW, Grand Rapids.

Ox-Bow School of Art and Artists’ Residency is re-imagining what learning can look like. While many schools have faced changes due to the pandemic, Ox-Bow is continuing its long history of exploring alternative models of education by announcing a hybrid residency and workshop program: Longform. 

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park will unveil a Holocaust memorial and sculpture this month.

Perrin Brewing Company is marking the season with the release of its Summer Scene Imperial Fruit Ale.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park will be one of the satellite venues hosting ArtPrize from Sept. 16-Oct. 3.

Mel Trotter Ministries will host its first auction celebrating local artists next month.

The Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo (ACGK) will host October Art Hop from 5-8 p.m. Oct. 1 at Haymarket Plaza in downtown Kalamazoo.

A local nonprofit will celebrate the holidays with artists and businesses during the Lights on Creston event.

Dwelling Place will host free Heartside Mural Walking Tours from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Oct. 1 and from 2-3 p.m. Oct. 10.

The Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts (UICA) opened its new location on Thursday, Sept. 9 at Kendall College of Art & Design’s main campus, 17 Pearl St. NW in Grand Rapids.