ACTion Art
2025 Exhibition
ACTion Art is an annual spring exhibition celebrating the work of artists with disabilities. This event provides a professional gallery setting for artists to showcase and sell their work, along with the chance to be considered for the Juror's Choice award (3), ACT Choice Award (1), and People's Choice Award (1).
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Join us for this three-day showcase at the Waddell Center, open to the public!
MARCH 25 - 27, 2025
Waddell Center
Experience ACTion Art 2025
Visit us during open exhibit hours at The Waddell Center, located just around the corner from the ACT studio. View the artwork, cast your vote for the People's Choice Award, and participate in on-site art activities.
Time: Thursday, March 27, 5:30 – 7pm
Location: Waddell Center
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Celebrate our ACTion Artists with us at The Waddell Center and join us for the announcement of this year's award recipients!
Time: Tuesday, March 25, 11am–12pm
Location: Waddell Center
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Hear from a panel of local arts professionals and network with other creatives.
Location & Hours
1115 Taylor Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503​​​
​Tuesday, March 25.................12-7pm
Wednesday, March 26...........10am-3pm
Thursday, March 27................3-5pm
Exhibit Hours
QUESTIONS?
Contact Kait at community@artistscreatingtogether.org or call (616) 885-5866
People's Choice Award
The People’s Choice award will be selected by public vote. Votes must be cast in person at the Waddell Center on March 25, 26, and 27.
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The artist awarded People’s Choice will choose between a cash prize of $100 or two ACT Adult Art classes of the their choice, valued up to $150. Classes will focus on visual and performing arts taught by professional teaching artists. The People’s Choice artist may choose from spring or summer 2025 class offerings.
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The People’s Choice Award will be announced at our Artist Reception on Thursday, March 27th.
ACT's Choice Award
ACT staff and/or stakeholders will choose a piece representing ACT’s mission to learn, grow, and celebrate through the arts. This artist will receive $150.
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ACT's Choice Award will be announced at our Artist Reception on Thursday, March 27th.​​
Awards
Jurors' Choice Award
Three (3) pieces will be recognized as Jurors’ Choice selections based on the following criteria: originality, craft, use of elements and principles of design, and composition.
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​Selected Jurors’ Choice artists will receive a cash prize of $250. Prize money will be mailed to artists after ACTion Art 2025.
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Selections will be announced at our Artist Reception on Thursday, March 27th.
