After more than three decades, a reimagined exhibition puts Indigenous voices, lived experience, and community collaboration at the center of how West Michigan meets the original people of this place.
Free three-day event includes panel of local mental health professionals.
In his 31st #RG20LookBack column marking Rapid Growth’s 20th anniversary, Publisher Tommy Allen revisits Grand Rapids’ relationship with public art, from Calder and Maya Lin to ArtPrize, and considers what the city might make room for next.
From birdwatching kits to local music, KDL helps people try new things, save money, and share experiences.
Inside the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s new Archives Center, Kendall College of Art and Design students are turning decades-old garments into inspiration for their next designs.
Grand Rapids Public Museum's Unseen Oceans reveals the hidden wonders of the sea, while Grand Valley State University's Water Resources Institute, just 40 miles away, brings that exploration closer to home on the Great Lakes.
With 46% of its volunteers under 50, the Grand Rapids Public Museum is challenging assumptions about who volunteers and showing how interaction across generations transforms objects into shared understanding.
Work on four new murals across downtown Lowell will begin in August, launching the city's first coordinated public art initiative.
In his 24th #RG20LookBack, Rapid Growth Publisher Tommy Allen revisits his 2011 story about Rob Bliss' Grand Rapids LipDub video, where he joined hundreds of others in the communitywide production. He reflects on the "Rob Bliss factor."
Northern Michigan organizations partner to improve accessibility, helping more travelers enjoy Traverse City while building a more welcoming tourism destination.
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