Upcoming Topics
Each month focuses on a new theme inspired by the exceptional art found in our permanent collection and special exhibitions. All of the activities and special programming bring families together by having them consider these engaging topics. Learn something new together and share an unforgettable experience!
February’s Theme is Calder Jewelry-
Be inspired by the shapes and colors of Alexander Calder’s jewelry. See Calder’s wearable art in the galleries and then make a sculpture of your own in our Education Center!
Free hot cocoa for the entire family in the Crane Studio throughout winter programming.
Special Update on Calder Jewelry! balletmore dance studio presents “mobile dance”
The Grand Rapids Art Museum is partnering with balletmore dance studio to bring you a one of a kind experience of dance, music, and art!
On Saturday February 27th at 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm balletmore dance students and pre-professionals will perform original choreography inspired by the master modern artist, Alexander Calder.
This contemporary ballet performance will focus on what Alexander Calder and children know best, that the first steps in creating a piece of art include a sense of humor, curiosity, & an innovative spirit. Dancers will bend, twist, pirouette & leap across the stage to a wide range of music from Bach to David Byrne. Examining Calder themes such as abstraction, grace, energy, & balance, balletmore dancers will delightfully explore the creative wonder that is Calder.
Coming up in March
March’s theme is Endangered Species. Pictures and prints from Andy Warhol to Lewis Luman Cross depict wondrous animals from tigers to elephants. Explore how artists use their work to promote conservation and sustainability of nature in the world’s first gold LEED certified art museum. Create a work of art inspired by rare and important animals, insects, and reptiles!
Contact us
We look forward to hearing from you.
Education Center: (616) 831-2928 | edasst@artmuseumgr.org
Richard Pousette-Dart (American, 1916-1992)
Transcendent Presence
1966-1967, oil on canvas
Gift of the Estate of Helen Keeler Burke
2005.2
Ellsworth Kelly (American, b. 1923)
Blue White, 2006
Aluminum
Commissioned by Grand Rapids Art Museum, The Meijer Foundation, Richard and Helen DeVos, and Daniel and Pamella DeVos
2007.17
Mathais J. Alten (American, 1871-1938)
Spanish Fisherman
1922-1928, oil on canvas
Gift of Daniel and Barb Molhoek and John and Suzanne Ley in memory of Arlon and Harriet Ley
2000.2
