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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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Arts for Veterans
Health & Healing for Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids. As part of our Health & Healing programs, we provide art experiences in...
Artists Creating Together
Nov 4, 20221 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...
Artists Creating Together
Nov 4, 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...
Artists Creating Together
Sep 9, 20223 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...
Artists Creating Together
Sep 9, 20221 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...
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...
Artists Creating Together
Sep 9, 20222 min read
Impact Volunteer
Featuring Grant Ponte Grant began volunteering with ACT remotely during 2020, while we focused on virtual programming. He wrote subtitles...
Artists Creating Together
Sep 9, 20221 min read
Cultivating Creativity on the ACT Rooftop
Adult students grow together during the Art of Gardening Every summer, adult students excitedly sign up for our annual Art of Gardening...
Artists Creating Together
Sep 9, 20223 min read
Impact Volunteer
Featuring Kendra Herold Kendra heard about ACT from a board member and quickly applied to join the team as an intern. After completing a...
Artists Creating Together
Apr 11, 20221 min read
Impact Donors
Featuring Lin & Dave Shatto In 2007, Dave and Lin Shatto moved from Indianapolis to Grand Rapids to be closer to family. They spent much...
Artists Creating Together
Apr 11, 20221 min read
The ACTion Choir
The joy of music led by Teaching Artist Erinn Epp At the start of each year, the ACT team jumps right into one of our most exciting...
Artists Creating Together
Apr 11, 20222 min read
School Residency Program
Local artists bring creativity to area special education classrooms At the start of each year, the ACT team jumps right into one of our...
Artists Creating Together
Apr 11, 20222 min read
A Look Inside a Week of ACT Classes
Student Sebastian Craigie and his mom, Barb, share their experiences. Sebastian Craigie has become a “regular” at ACT: We see him on...
Artists Creating Together
Dec 8, 20213 min read
Impact Volunteers
Davenport University Occupational Therapy Program Five Davenport students spent their fall immersed in a variety of ACT programs for...
Artists Creating Together
Dec 6, 20211 min read
Creative Wellness: Fall Field Trips
Youth programming for special education students from our community. Students from Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Rockford, and Wyoming joined...
Artists Creating Together
Dec 6, 20211 min read
On the Road with the Creative Cube
Follow the reach of our mobile studio in 2021. We were thrilled to put the Creative Cube back on the road this year! Our accessible...
Artists Creating Together
Dec 6, 20212 min read
Impact Volunteer
“Volunteering for ACT has been so much fun! I have enjoyed working closely with the team and hope to continue helping ACT spread their...
Artists Creating Together
Mar 11, 20211 min read
Sing along with Karaoke
Many in-person classes have now turned into virtual lessons, however, our teaching artists are working to make these equally exciting and...
Artists Creating Together
Mar 11, 20211 min read
ACTion Art Exhibit Coming Soon
Our 2021 ACTion Art Exhibit will be here at the end of this month! This year, we are hosting the exhibit virtually on our website AND...
Artists Creating Together
Mar 11, 20211 min read
Creative Leaders Committee
Developing leadership skills and continuing to learn throughout life is essential for everyone. To give ACT participants an avenue to...
Artists Creating Together
Mar 11, 20211 min read
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