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21st INTERNATIONAL SCULPTURE CONFERENCE |
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| Sculpture in Public: Part II, Public Art October 2 – 4, 2008 Grand Rapids, Michigan Presented in collaboration with the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park |
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| Funding in part provided by: Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, Fred and |
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 . About the Conference | Registration | Schedule | Area Attractions | Travel Info | FAQ | Sponsor Info |
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| Area Attractions: |
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Art |
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| Museums | ||||
Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) |
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| Galleries | ||||
| Grand Rapids Gallery Association | ||||
| The Grand Rapids Gallery Association is a multi-faceted organization celebrating the area's diverse and stimulating fine arts community. For a listing of affiliates to explore, please visit their site. | ||||
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| UICA represents Michigan's largest multi-disciplinary contemporary arts center and offers cutting-edge programming in visual arts, performance art, literature, film, music and dance. UICA's Film Theatre is downtown's only cinema, presenting films 7 days a week. Located a short drive from the Amway Grand Plaza and Courtyard by Marriott. Elizabeth Gooddard 41 Sheldon Blvd. SE Grand rapids. MI 49503 Ph: 459-7000 Email: therapy@uica.org www.uica.org |
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"Short and Sweet; New Clay Works by Billy Mayer” |
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| Meyer May House | ||||
| This 1908 masterpiece of the prairie-style design is one of the most complete restorations of a Frank Lloyd Wright house in existence. Free admission. Call 616-246-4821 for hours. Located a short drive from downtown Grand Rapids. | ||||
| Calvin Downtown Gallery Exhibition | ||||
 Mars Attacks Fragonard!Vanessa Vobis September 12 - October 4 (106) Gallery Hours: |
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BYRNEBOEHM Gallery Calvin College - Center Art Gallery Cascade Gallery & Frame Shop Kendall Gallery LaFontsee Galleries & Underground Studio Open Concept Gallery Urban Institute for Contemporary Arts Grand Valley State University GVSU Art Gallery |
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| Historical | ||||
| Gerald R. Ford Museum | ||||
| The Ford Museum's permanent collection allows visitors to actually participate in history while reviewing the lives of President and Mrs. Ford. A succession of feature exhibitions draws upon the holdings of the entire Presidential Libraries System, Smithsonian Institution, National Archives, and others. Open daily from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for senior citizens and military service members, $5.00 for college students with ID. Located within walking distance from the Amway Grand Plaza and Courtyard by Marriott. | ||||
| Van Andel Museum |
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The Van Andel or Public Museum carries the distinction of being the first museum ever to be accredited by the American Association of Museums in 1971 and has continued to earn that accreditation in every review since. The museum acts as a premier educational institution for West Michigan. Located within walking distance from the Amway Grand Plaza and Courtyard by Marriott. |
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| Heritage Hill | ||||
Experience this annual event scheduled for the weekend of the conference, October 4th and 5th! Tour 8 private homes and 4 institutions in this unique historical neighborhood of |
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| General | ||||
| Grand Rapids Brewing Co. | ||||
| Try the beer made on site and enjoy the good food and great atmosphere at this 1893 brewery that was closed during Prohibition but recreated 100 years after its opening. Located a short drive from downtown Grand Rapids. | ||||
| Downtown Grand Rapids | ||||
| Downtown Grand Rapids' primary shopping district centers on a tree-lined street that runs from Pearl Street uphill to Division Avenue. Along the way are several small boutique shops, storefront cafés, and restaurants. Ionia Street, which crosses over Monroe, provides the urban setting for a variety of neat art galleries and, on its southwestern end, some of the downtown area's best restaurants and nightlife. Located within walking distance from the Amway Grand Plaza and Courtyard by Marriott. | ||||
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