Grand Rapids Public Museum
A day at the Museum with the GAAH Press Club
by (Andy Angelo Pre...)
Submitted 04-30-2012 under NONPROFITS
For this article, the GAAH Press Club reporters had three objectives: to write the article in the third person, to begin the article with action, and to interview someone at the museum. Below are the descriptions of their experiences at the museum....
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...
Family(ish) time during Christmas
by (nickmanes)
Submitted 12-23-2011 under OPINION
Yes, we all know that the holidays are intended to be spent with family, friends and loved ones. Office parties, egg nog, twinkly lights, 24 hours of "A Christmas Story." These are all integral parts of the holiday experience. However, for...
A matter of life and death: GRCC students share perspectives on "Bodies Revealed"
by (GRCC Compositio...)
Submitted 03-09-2011 under OPINION
This article was written and edited by David Fortuna, Tanisha Hill, Joe Sagorski, Craig Scougale, and Jose Torres for EN 102-1593 at GRCC. Grand Rapids is considered by some to be a dying city, but these days the city is gaining attention from...
Plans unveiled Thursday evening to transform former Grand Rapids Public Museum site into a "learning laboratory"
by (Grand Rapids Hi...)
Submitted 02-07-2011 under NONPROFITS
Plans to showcase the community's historical "hidden treasures" inside a new "learning laboratory" will be unveiled Thursday evening when the curatorial and interpretation staff of the Grand Rapids Public Museum presents the recently revised master...
Museum to remember Peter Cook with free Carousel Rides
by (LCirivello)
Submitted 12-05-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
In 1981 Peter C. Cook, and his wife Pat were leaders in the Grand Rapids Public Museum campaign to acquire an antique Carousel and to build the pavilion to house the featured attraction. The prominent stone and glass structure bears their name...
SBV of the Week: Wood lathe operator for the GR Public Museum
by (Heart of West M...)
Submitted 11-11-2010 under NONPROFITS
Each week the Volunteer Center will highlight an exciting skill-based volunteer (SBV) opportunity found on our Volunteer Solutions website. This week's SBV opportunity comes from The Grand Rapids Public Museum. If woodworking is your ...
Sculpture a culmination of years of experience for Artprize artist Brent Harris
by (stevendavison)
Submitted 09-20-2010 under LOCAL LIFE
Some things are a long time in the making. For Kalamazoo based artist Brent Harris, bringing his bronze sculpture piece "Gatherer" to life is a process that began approximately a decade ago. The sculpture is showing at the Grand Rapids...
GR Public Museum Welcomes New Foundation Board Members
by (Grand Rapids Pu...)
Submitted 06-09-2010 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Public Museum is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its Friends Foundation Board, effective immediately. The Friends Foundation is the parent organization of the...
Grand Rapids Public Museum Recycles Leonardo da Vinci Exhibit Banners
by (Grand Rapids Pu...)
Submitted 05-25-2010 under NONPROFITS
The Grand Rapids Public Museum is going green by recycling large pieces of museum history. The Museum has partnered with PriorLIFE to create bags from recycled promotional banners for the Leonardo da Vinci exhibit. The Leonardo da Vinci bags will be...