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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
Jun 131 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 132 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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Artists Creating Together
Sep 9, 20221 min read
“The Walruses” by Craig Brown
ACTion ArtPrize Artists on display at Amway Grand Plaza hotel Artists Creating Together is proud to sponsor Jurors’ Choice Selections of...
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Artists Creating Together
Sep 9, 20222 min read
“Imagination - Hand to Paper” by Diane Meyer
ACTion ArtPrize Artists on display at Amway Grand Plaza hotel Artists Creating Together is proud to sponsor Jurors’ Choice Selections of...
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Artists Creating Together
Sep 9, 20222 min read
“Connection - Seeing is Believing” by Mary Jo Cassidy
ACTion ArtPrize Artists on display at Amway Grand Plaza hotel Artists Creating Together is proud to sponsor Jurors’ Choice Selections of...
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Artists Creating Together
Sep 9, 20221 min read
Impact Volunteer
Featuring Grant Ponte Grant began volunteering with ACT remotely during 2020, while we focused on virtual programming. He wrote subtitles...
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