Grand Rapids Art Museum’s Free Summer Series ​‘Thursdays on the Terrace’ Returns June 11

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., June 4, 2026 — The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) invites the community to enjoy the second year of Thursdays on the Terrace, a free summer series featuring art, music, food and community in downtown Grand Rapids every Thursday evening from June 11-Aug. 27, 2026. Held from 5 – 9 p.m. on GRAM’s outdoor terrace, the series offers a chance for guests to gather, unwind and experience the museum in a lively summer setting.

Each Thursday features a dynamic mix of programming, including live music from local musicians and DJs, rotating food trucks, a cash bar with Michigan craft beer, wine, cocktails and non-alcoholic options, plus a unique activity, performance or pop-up experience. All guests can enjoy free access to the museum’s galleries during extended evening hours until 9 p.m.

Visitors can explore three floors of art throughout the summer, including GRAM’s newest exhibitions Decadent Spirit: French Art at the Turn of the Century, Jerry’s Map by Jerry Gretzinger, Gathering Light: The Jack H. Miller Glass Collection, and The Spirit of Independence: Artists’ Reflections on Freedom. 

​“Thursdays on the Terrace at the Grand Rapids Art Museum is an invitation to connect with art and with one another in the heart of downtown,” said Elizabeth Payne, GRAM Director of Communications & External Affairs. ​“Whether you come for the music, the exhibitions, the food trucks or simply to spend time with friends, the museum is the perfect gathering place and way to make the most of summer.” 

Thursdays on the Terrace 2026 Schedule

• June 11: Sunset on the Terrace
• June 18: Art Show and Share
• June 25: Chalk Party!
• July 2: Dice and Drinks
• July 9: Collage with the Curators
• July 16: Full Cord with 88.1 FM WYCE
• July 23: PHABIES with 88.1 FM WYCE
• July 30: Candid Antics with 88.1 FM WYCE
• Aug. 6: Laura Rain and the Caesars with 88.1 FM WYCE
• Aug. 13: Unplugged Night
• Aug. 20: Vintage and Vinyl Night 
• Aug. 27: Sunset on the Terrace

Support for Thursdays on the Terrace is generously provided by 88.1 FM WYCE and Bank of America.

About the Grand Rapids Art Museum  
Connecting people through art, creativity, and design. Established in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, the Museum is internationally known for its distinguished design and status as the world’s first LEED® Gold certified art museum. Founded in 1910 as the Grand Rapids Art Association, GRAM has grown to include more than 6,700 works of art, including American and European 19^th and 20^th-century painting and sculpture and more than 3,000 works on paper. Embracing the city’s legacy as a leading center of design and manufacturing, GRAM has a growing collection in the area of design and modern craft.

For museum hours and admission fees, call 616.831.1000 or visit artmuseumgr.org.

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