Downtown Arts and History

Downtown Arts and History

Grand Rapids pulses with creative energy year-round. Home to ArtPrize, the world's largest art competition, the city transforms into an open-air gallery each fall. Explore the Grand Rapids Art Museum's impressive collection, discover local artists at Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts, or step back in time at heritage sites and historical museums. The city's public art scene includes murals, sculptures, and installations throughout downtown, while intimate galleries showcase emerging and established talent. Whether you're an art aficionado or casual admirer, Grand Rapids' vibrant arts and history scene offers endless inspiration.

Downtown Arts and History

Festival of the Arts

Downtown Grand Rapids

Fountain Street Church

24 Fountain St. NE

Grand Rapids Choir of Men & Boys

142 Ransom Street NE

Grand Rapids Public Library- Main Branch

111 Library Street NE

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre

30 N. Division Ave.

Host Productions

Grand Rapids Area

Actors' Theater Grand Rapids

160 Fountain St. NE

John Gist

Various Grand Rapids Locations

Karisa Wilson

Various Grand Rapids Locations

Balke Planning & Designs

126 S Division Ave.

Cerasus Studio

120 Division Ave. S #126

Kathy Lamar Sings

Various Grand Rapids Locations

DreamPirate Gallery

136 Division Ave. S

MercuryHead Gallery

962 E. Fulton St.

Heartside Gallery and Studio

48 S. Division Ave.

Polish Heritage Society

P.O. Box 1844

Nomad Gallery

55 Ionia Ave. NW

Hearts in Motion Dance Project

1019 Wealthy Ave. SE

Wealthy Theatre

1130 Wealthy St. SE

Water Street Gallery

300 Ionia Ave. SW

Heritage Hill Historic District

126 College Ave. SE

Grand Rapids Voice Collective

20 Monroe Center St NW

Story Spinners of Grand Rapids

Various Grand Rapids Locations

Spiral

44 Division Ave. S

Filters

Events in Downtown

Decadent Spirit: French Art at the Turn of the Century
Art Exhibits

Decadent Spirit: French Art at the Turn of the Century

Sun, Jun 7th
Grand Rapids Art Museum
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Iration
Concerts

Iration

Sun, Jun 7th
The Intersection
The Spirit of Independence: Artists’ Reflections on Freedom
Museum Exhibits

The Spirit of Independence: Artists’ Reflections on Freedom

Sun, Jun 7th
Grand Rapids Art Museum
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King Trivia at The Knickerbocker

King Trivia at The Knickerbocker

Tue, Jun 9th
New Holland - The Knickerbocker
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Open Mic Night at Founders Brewing Co. with Big Jake Bootstrap
Open Mic Nights

Open Mic Night at Founders Brewing Co. with Big Jake Bootstrap

Tue, Jun 9th
Founders Brewing Company
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Trivia at Mammoth GR

Trivia at Mammoth GR

Tue, Jun 9th
Mammoth Distilling Cocktail Lounge
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