Community & Events

In addition to studio art classes, ACT offers many programs and events to the West Michigan community! Read more to learn what opportunities are available to you!

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This calendar lists one-time events that are open to the public. For specific programming-related events, check out our programs page or contact us.

Upcoming Events

Thu, Apr 25
Blandford Nature Center Sensory Night
Blandford Nature Center
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Apr 25, 2024, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Blandford Nature Center, 1715 Hillburn Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504, USA
ACT will facilitate hands-on art making and Creative Play activities during Blandford Nature Center’s sensory night.
Tue, May 21
Spring 2024 Theatre Showcase
Special Olympics MI (SOMI)
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May 21, 2024, 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM
Special Olympics MI (SOMI), 160 68th St SW, Grand Rapids, MI 49548, USA
ACT’s Spring Set Design and Acting & Improv classes are putting on a combined showcase. Artwork from the Set Design class will be on display; the acting methods learned in the Acting & Improv class will be featured in a performance.
Wed, Jun 12
June Open Studio - Photography
ACT Studio
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Jun 12, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
ACT Studio, 1140 Monroe Ave NW #4101, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Join us in ACT's studio to explore art and creativity! All ages and abilities are welcome. Cost is $10/person, aides/caregivers free. Follow guided projects or explore creativity on your own - either way, Open Studio is a place for everyone! Register: www.artistscreatingtogether.org/open-studios
Fri, Jun 21
Garfield Park Southside Pride for Kids
Garfield Park
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Jun 21, 2024, 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Garfield Park, 2111 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49507, USA
Join us at the Garfield Park Neighborhood Association’s event to celebrate the Southside. There will be food trucks, a petting zoo and more. At the Creative Cube we will offer creative play and make and take art activities.
Wed, Jul 10
July Open Studio - Yellow
ACT Studio
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Jul 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
ACT Studio, 1140 Monroe Ave NW #4101, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Join us in ACT's studio to explore art and creativity! All ages and abilities are welcome. Cost is $10/person, aides/caregivers free. Follow guided projects or explore creativity on your own - either way, Open Studio is a place for everyone! Register: www.artistscreatingtogether.org/open-studios
Wed, Aug 14
Creativity Unboxed & ACT Open House
ACT Parking Lot & ACT Studio
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Aug 14, 2024, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
ACT Parking Lot & ACT Studio, 1140 Monroe Ave NW #4101, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Join us for a Cube event on our home turf! We will be outside of the ACT Studio facilitating art and creative play activities. Participants are invited to tour the ACT studio and meet our staff.
Sat, Aug 24
Creative Cube at Re(turn) to the River Festival
555 Monroe Skate Park & 6th Street Park
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Aug 24, 2024, 12:00 PM – Aug 25, 2024, 6:00 PM
555 Monroe Skate Park & 6th Street Park, 555 Monroe Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Downtown Grand Rapids Inc is hosting the 3rd Annual Re(turn) To The River Festival - a weekend-long arts & music event in the Monroe North neighborhood that celebrates our beautiful Grand River parks along our riverwalk. The Creative Cube will be there with hands-on art and creative play activities.