Avenue for the Arts hosts twelve local art Events year in Grand Rapids’ largest community art gallery, the 106 Gallery.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

October 3–13
Anything but by Jamie Weinfurter
First Friday Reception:
10/3, 6–9pm • Artist talk at 7pm.
Open Hours: Tues, Thurs 10–4pm

Looking Back | Moving Forward: The avenue Turns 20

Curated by Annamarie Buller, Ethan Ross, and Zachary Trebellas

Opening Reception of Looking Back | Moving Forward
Friday, November 7 • 6–9pm* 
Twenty artists whose lives have intertwined with the Avenue over the decades will show their work at the 106 Gallery in a group exhibition you don't want to miss. Plus, we'll have food, music, activities, and community stories from throughout the Avenue's history on display. Share your memories of the Avenue here, and they’ll be included in a display at the exhibition.
*part of the First Friday art walk

Arty Party
Saturday, November 15 • 4–7pm
Join us at our biggest bash of the year as we honor Jenn Schaub, the longtime program manager of the Avenue. In addition we will present a first-ever award Arty Awards, honoring eight Grand Rapids artists who’ve made a difference in our city. Nominate an artist who deserves recognition.
More information on how to RSVP is coming soon.

Show Runs: November 7–23
Open Hours: Tues, Thurs 10–4pm and by appointment

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Break IT Down | Make It Better

West Michigan’s longest-running professional development conference for artists is back for its 13th year in February of 2026. he conference is organized through an ongoing partnership with Avenue for the Arts, ArtPrize, and AllArtWorks.

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Rapid Art Movement

Our one-of-a-kind arts festival returns in a whole new format.

Returning January 2026, Rapid Art Movement is an arts festival that embraces the unique setting and culture of Grand Rapids. Passengers will board a DASH bus transformed through drawings, sculpture, poetry, and performance and take a ride like they’ve never experienced before. It’s all part of World of Winter, the largest winter festival in the US.
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