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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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Artists Creating Together
- Apr 11, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Artists Creating Together
- Apr 11, 2022
- 1 min
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...
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Artists Creating Together
- Apr 11, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Artists Creating Together
- Apr 11, 2022
- 2 min
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...
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Artists Creating Together
- Dec 8, 2021
- 3 min
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...
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Artists Creating Together
- Dec 6, 2021
- 1 min
Impact Volunteers
Davenport University Occupational Therapy Program Five Davenport students spent their fall immersed in a variety of ACT programs for...
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Artists Creating Together
- Dec 6, 2021
- 1 min
Creative Wellness: Fall Field Trips
Youth programming for special education students from our community. Students from Grand Rapids, Kentwood, Rockford, and Wyoming joined...
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Artists Creating Together
- Dec 6, 2021
- 2 min
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...
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Artists Creating Together
- Mar 11, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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Artists Creating Together
- Mar 11, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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Artists Creating Together
- Mar 11, 2021
- 1 min
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...
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Artists Creating Together
- Mar 11, 2021
- 1 min
Creative Leaders Committee
Developing leadership skills and continuing to learn throughout life is essential for everyone. To give ACT participants an avenue to...
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Artists Creating Together
- Dec 14, 2020
- 2 min
Making Music from Home
During a typical year at ACT, young students join teaching artist Josh Dunigan for drumming lessons through ACT's Early Childhood Art...
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Artists Creating Together
- Dec 14, 2020
- 2 min
Stay Home & Stay Creative: ACT Continues Free Virtual Lessons through YouTube
ACT has launched Stay Home & Stay Creative, a weekly YouTube series to engage students, hosting free, family-friendly art lessons. Every...
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Artists Creating Together
- Nov 30, 2020
- 2 min
The Art Must Go On: GVSU Campus Links Program Takes ACT Classes Virtual
ACT has been partnering with the Campus Links program since 2018, providing art activities to students on Grand Valley State University's...
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Artists Creating Together
- Nov 30, 2020
- 2 min
Finding New Perspectives in Art
In late September, a small group of adult students visited the ACT Studio for a digital photography class led by Hannah Pewee. Pewee is a...
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Artists Creating Together
- Oct 12, 2020
- 3 min
Music brings Health and Healing to the Spectrum Health Mindfulness Music Class
10 years ago, RaNae Couture first sat down with the ACT team to plan a unique expressive art program for her patients. Couture has been...
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Artists Creating Together
- Oct 9, 2020
- 2 min
WE ARE ALL Works in Progress
Earlier this year, the COVID-19 pandemic affected everyone in a variety of ways. ACT's studio had to shut its doors to preserve the...
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Artists Creating Together
- Oct 9, 2020
- 1 min
Keenan's ACT Experience
ACT offers a variety of classes for adults sixteen and older year-round. Currently, these classes include in-person and virtual options...
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