Upcoming Arts Events

Grand Rapids has lots going on Friday, Dec. 1, during this monthly celebration of the arts. Plus, there are extra activities to celebrate the holidays.

Gillian Bedford discussed her upcoming exhibit at Watermark Art Center and where she finds inspiration. There will be an opening reception 5-7 p.m. Dec. 1, 2023.

On "Area Voices," we interviewed painter Tracy Miller to discuss her upcoming Holiday Open Studio event and her history with art.

Itasca Orchestra Strings Program hosts the family concert at the Reif Center in Grand Rapids. Featuring "curious critters waltzing, mythical firebirds, majestic fanfares."

Events and displays at businesses throughout downtown occur on the first Friday of each month.

The exhibit will be on display through Oct. 28.

Storyteller Ann Marie Newman joins "Area Voices" to discuss the upcoming story slam event "Spooked," happening 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, at the Keg n' Cork basement.

Lyric Center for the Arts in Virginia will host the workshop 3-5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, at its location, and 3-5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, at VEMA in Chisholm with artist and activist Hedy Tripp.

The exhibit will be on display in Grand Rapids through Nov. 18.

There's lots of art activities to kickoff this fall. Andrew Dziengel has five picks for what to check out.