Ford Museum
Rapidian on the street: Public at Ford Museum responds to Why These Finalists panel
by (The Rapidian)
Submitted 10-07-2015 under NONPROFITS
Critical Discourse event portions of video courtesy of WOOD TV8 With five of the 20 ArtPrize finalists discussed at Why These Finalists: Part 1 located at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum, The Rapidian and GRTV headed down to that...
Museums ready for exploration with Free-4-All Sunday
by (deeMiner_b)
Submitted 04-21-2015 under LOCAL LIFE
On Sunday, April 26, five of Grand Rapid's museums will be free to the public from noon to 5 p.m. The event is funded by Amway and features free general admission to the Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids Children's Museum, Grand Rapids...
Early hours: Outdoor venues provide art opportunities beyond official ArtPrize hours
by (Holly)
Submitted 09-30-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
There's just not enough time to see all the art: it's a common complaint during ArtPrize season. Whether it's due to a limited schedule or a desire to see more of the work, venturing out to outdoor venues on off hours can help solve this...
Official Exhibition, Showcase venues offer curated themes, longer hours, amenities
by (Elizabeth Roger...)
Submitted 09-23-2014 under LOCAL LIFE
Every year ArtPrize works with local museums and institutions to facilitate the art competition. Exhibition Centers showcase a large concentration of ArtPrize entries, and are also places where visitors can vote, pick up event guides, buy ArtPrize...
4 Sundays, 4 Museums. Free for everyone.
by (LCirivello)
Submitted 01-11-2012 under NEWS
A new year-long collaboration between four Grand Rapids museums was announced today at a mid-morning press conference. For four Sundays in 2012, museums in Grand Rapids’ downtown will be open and free of charge for visitors. Gathering at the...
Dear Newsweek - An open letter from Mayor George K. Heartwell
by (Mayor George K....)
Submitted 01-25-2011 under OPINION
Dear Ms. Brown: The citizens of Grand Rapids were astounded when you declared our city, Grand Rapids, to be a "dying city" in the January 21, 2011 issue of Newsweek. Dying city? Surely Newsweek must be joking! Would a major medical school...