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The ACT Blog
There's always a lot happening at ACT, from our in-studio programming, partner events, art showcases, and more! Read below to learn about the latest updates, programs, event recaps, and more!
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Artists Creating Together
Nov 26, 20241 min read
WE ARE ALL Growing!
OUR 35TH ANNUAL AUCTION Our recent auction in mid-October at the Goei Center was a tremendous success, drawing nearly 300 attendees! We...
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Artists Creating Together
Nov 26, 20242 min read
Links U & ACT
CONNECTING NEURODIVERGENT STUDENTS THROUGH ART Links U is a supportive program at Grand Valley State University (GVSU) that helps...
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Artists Creating Together
Nov 26, 20242 min read
Meet ACT’s Newest Board Members
THREE NEW FACES JOINED US IN 2024 COREY PALMER Corey is the Vice President and Sales Manager at Huntington Bank in Grand Rapids, bringing...
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Artists Creating Together
Nov 26, 20241 min read
INspired Art
A CREATIVE JOURNEY WITH ARTPRIZE INspired Art was created in conjunction with the 2024 ArtPrize festival, offering students an immersive,...
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Artists Creating Together
Jun 13, 20242 min read
Spring Artist Residencies
ACT's artist residency program pairs professional teaching artists with special education classes for interactive arts learning in their...
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Artists Creating Together
Jun 13, 20241 min read
KISD Apprentices Art Show & Sales
The apprentice program is designed to provide high-caliber, intensive art apprenticeships to young artists with disabilities attending...
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Artists Creating Together
Jun 13, 20242 min read
ACTion Art 2024 - Our Biggest Year Yet!
The Grand Rapids Art Museum recently played host to an extraordinary celebration of creativity, resilience, and community: the 2024...
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Artists Creating Together
Nov 14, 20231 min read
Get to Know Liz Merriman
Featured Teaching Artist Liz teaches programming at our studio, she spoke on our Artist Panel last year for ACTion Art, and she...
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Artists Creating Together
Nov 14, 20232 min read
WE ARE ALL Trailblazers
Our 34th Annual Auction In early October, we proudly celebrated the 34th Annual WE ARE ALL Trailblazers auction, and it was a resounding...
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Artists Creating Together
Nov 14, 20232 min read
Inside the Studio with KISD Apprentices
Empowering Young Artists with Disabilities to Shine The apprentice program is designed to provide high-caliber, intensive art...
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Artists Creating Together
Jul 24, 20231 min read
Impact Volunteer: Monalisa Orr
Monalisa Orr began working with ACT 5 years ago at the 2018 ACTion Art Exhibit at the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Mona has remained a...
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Artists Creating Together
Jul 24, 20232 min read
News from the Garden
This summer, Artists Creating Together has provided an opportunity for youths and adults to learn more about gardening, grow and harvest...
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Artists Creating Together
May 23, 20231 min read
Creative Leaders Committee (CLC)
The Creative Leaders Committee (CLC) was formed in 2020 to give ACT participants an avenue to grow as leaders and artists. The CLC is...
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Artists Creating Together
May 23, 20231 min read
Gone Boarding: Art on Wheels
Our Region III Transition Program apprentices have been working hard to create a fun, unique body of work. Each year, ACT’s apprentice...
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Artists Creating Together
May 23, 20231 min read
2023 In-School Residencies
Designed specifically for special education classrooms ranging from 1st grade to transition-aged students, our in-school residency...
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Artists Creating Together
Nov 4, 20222 min read
Impact Volunteers
Featuring Ferris Design Project Center. Four students from the Design Program at Ferris State University are partnering with the ACT Team...
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Artists Creating Together
Nov 4, 20221 min read
Early Childhood Art Exploration
Special education students explore the arts with local artists. In two area special education early childhood centers, classrooms are...
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Artists Creating Together
Nov 4, 20221 min read
Arts for Veterans
Health & Healing for Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids. As part of our Health & Healing programs, we provide art experiences in...
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Artists Creating Together
Nov 4, 20223 min read
We Belong Mural: Creating Community Through Collaboration
In 2021, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. approached ACT in hopes our team could create a mural representing the many people with disabilities...
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Artists Creating Together
Sep 9, 20223 min read
On the Go with the Creative Cube
Our mobile art studio had a busy summer this year! The 2022 season of the Creative Cube was a hit! Our accessible mobile studio brings...
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