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Friday Nights at GRAM
Grand Rapids Art Museum
101 Monroe Center St. NW
Fridays, 5:00 - 9:00 pm
Conversations begin at 7:00pm
Unwind during Friday Nights at GRAM with art, live music, and good conversation. Galleries are open late each Friday, and a cash bar is available in the Museum Lobby.
Friday Night Conversations feature a rotation of guest speakers, gallery talks, demonstrations, and collaborations with local cultural organizations and artists.
Check the website for each week's Friday Night Conversations schedule. Remember, this event is free for members, and only $5 for non-members!
This February, the Friday Night Conversations focus on photography:
February 4
Gallery Talk: Reading the Formal Elements of Portraiture
Local photographer Terry Johnston shares his views on the specific elements that define a portrait, amidst the new exhibition, Class Pictures: Photographs by Dawoud Bey.
February 11
Community Yearbook: Faces & Places
Paul Jendrasiak discusses his work of art, Faces & Places, showcasing a year of diverse events in the city of Grand Rapids through photography.
February 18
Film vs. Digital Photography: A Debate
Local photographers discuss the pros and cons of both film and digital photography, trying to unearth an answer to the long-standing question, "Which is best?"
February 25
Angles: Inside and Outside Architectural Photography Workshop
Dianne Carroll Burdick hosts this hands-on photography walking workshop, where you get tips from a pro on how to capture architectural photos through interesting angles. Bring your camera!
Learn more here.
The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) celebrates 100 years of art, legacy and vision with its Centennial Year in 2010. The mission of the Grand Rapids Art Museum is to provide a gathering place where people of all ages and backgrounds can enrich their lives through interaction with works of art in a thought-provoking and creative way. Established in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, the new art museum is internationally known for its distinguished design and LEED Gold certified status. Established in 1910 as the Grand Rapids Art Association, GRAM has grown to include more than 5,000 works of art, including American and European 19th and 20th century painting and sculpture and over 3,000 works on paper. Embracing the city’s legacy as a leading center of design and manufacturing, GRAM has a growing collection in the area of design and modern craft.
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