12 days of Snowflake Break: Curiosity is on the calendar at the GR Public Museum
At a time when winter slows the city down, Snowflake Break shows how curiosity, culture, and community come together at the Grand Rapids Public Museum.
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West Michigan author draws hometown inspiration for new fantasy adventure
LeAnn Kelley blends childhood memories, local landscapes, and everyday moments from West Michigan into the imaginative world of her latest fantasy novel.
Mosaic Film Experience turns students into skilled storytellers
Grand Rapids-based film program helps youth build confidence, industry connections, and storytelling skills, guiding youths like first-generation student Nuha Hussein toward a creative future.
Hundreds of Kent County students explore creative futures at Mosaic
Nearly 400 students gathered for the 2025 Mosaic Event, discovering how storytelling, technology, and creativity can inspire careers and community impact.
Illustrator debuts uplifting children’s nature story celebrating resilience
KCAD alumna Kirbi Fagan releases The Big Empty, a lyrical picture book aimed at inspiring children to embrace hope and environmental partnership.
FSU/KCAD and ArtPrize partnership empowers student art careers
Ferris State University and its Kendall College of Art and Design team with ArtPrize to create paid internships that build student career experience.
Grand Rapids ghost hunt tour brings history and hauntings alive
Tours Around Michigan launches an interactive ghost hunt, blending real paranormal investigation tools with Grand Rapids’ rich and haunting history.
Aerospace leader turns project management lessons Into children’s storybook
Mary A. Hladio blends her love of planning and storytelling to teach kids teamwork, creativity, and leadership through Penny’s Treehouse Triumph.
Real stories, real connection: West Michigan embraces authentic storytelling
In an era overflowing with reality shows, streaming dramas, and endless social feeds, something quieter is happening in West Michigan: people are gathering in real rooms to tell true stories – their own.
KDL inspires creativity through writing, photography contests
Kent District Library invites Michigan writers and teen photographers to showcase storytelling and artistic talents in annual Write Michigan and Teen Photo Challenge events.
West Michigan author draws hometown inspiration for new fantasy adventure
LeAnn Kelley blends childhood memories, local landscapes, and everyday moments from West Michigan into the imaginative world of her latest fantasy novel.
Mosaic Film Experience turns students into skilled storytellers
Grand Rapids-based film program helps youth build confidence, industry connections, and storytelling skills, guiding youths like first-generation student Nuha Hussein toward a creative future.
Hundreds of Kent County students explore creative futures at Mosaic
Nearly 400 students gathered for the 2025 Mosaic Event, discovering how storytelling, technology, and creativity can inspire careers and community impact.
Illustrator debuts uplifting children’s nature story celebrating resilience
KCAD alumna Kirbi Fagan releases The Big Empty, a lyrical picture book aimed at inspiring children to embrace hope and environmental partnership.
FSU/KCAD and ArtPrize partnership empowers student art careers
Ferris State University and its Kendall College of Art and Design team with ArtPrize to create paid internships that build student career experience.
Grand Rapids ghost hunt tour brings history and hauntings alive
Tours Around Michigan launches an interactive ghost hunt, blending real paranormal investigation tools with Grand Rapids’ rich and haunting history.
Aerospace leader turns project management lessons Into children’s storybook
Mary A. Hladio blends her love of planning and storytelling to teach kids teamwork, creativity, and leadership through Penny’s Treehouse Triumph.
Real stories, real connection: West Michigan embraces authentic storytelling
In an era overflowing with reality shows, streaming dramas, and endless social feeds, something quieter is happening in West Michigan: people are gathering in real rooms to tell true stories – their own.
KDL inspires creativity through writing, photography contests
Kent District Library invites Michigan writers and teen photographers to showcase storytelling and artistic talents in annual Write Michigan and Teen Photo Challenge events.
