Garfield Park - Form in Flora Sculpture Show!

Wednesday October 6th – Saturday November 6th

This fall, come enjoy nature-inspired sculptures by members of Chicago Sculpture International placed throughout the plant collection in the Show House and the Bluestone Terrace. An Opening Reception for the exhibit will be held at the Conservatory on Wednesday October 6th from 5pm to 8pm. The reception is free and open to all – it’s a great opportunity to meet the sculptors in person.

For more information about the exhibit or the reception, please email garfieldparkart@gmail.com.

Really a worth while exhibit, most of the sculptures are placed inside, but a few are out. The cost is FREE.
So, no excuses - get out there and enjoy the fabulous sculpture and this great fall weather!!!

ArtPrize begins ...

HOW EXCITING - Grand Rapids Michigan is exploding with art, artists and energy!
You definitely need more than one full day to see everything at ArtPrize !!! We hit the big venues (because you have to) and got around to as many smaller ones that we could fit in (to our 1 day), we will have to get back to GR to do the neighborhoods.
Make sure you see the smaller pieces, and out of city center venues - there is a lot of great art out there at places you would not expect!
Below are some diverse talents you don't want to miss at the smaller venues!

Artist: Troy Picou
Title: Water Pony
Venue: Go Java









Artist: Brian Murer
Title: .38 Howitzer
Venue: Purple East









Artist: Patrick Richardson
Medium: Mixed media
Venue: God's Kitchen







Artist: Steven Vinson
Title: The Urban Landscape of GR
Venue: Capsule Gallery







Artist: Audrey Riley
Title: America
Venue: Heartside Park







Artist: Scott Blake
Title: Barcode Bruce Lee
Venue: Stache Gallery







Artist: Alex Schweder La
Title: Evaporative Building
Venue: UICA - Sheldon Exhibition Center









Artist: Peter Sorrell
Title: Ashwan Caban
Venue: Grand Valley Artists at Alten Place

I have to give a big WOW to this one
- the most stunning painting I have seen in a long time!!!!







another one for Grand Valley Artists at Alten Place

Artist: Sayaka Ganz
Title: Emergence
Venue: Grand Valley Artists at Alten Place





Artist: Jiyeon Yim
Title: Emotive Vessels
Venue: Calvin College Gallery









Artist: Jackson Martin
Title: The Redemptive Quality of Life II
Venue: Gillette Bridge






We were beat and needed a rest after all of this walking ... a great place toput your feet up at the end the day - DeVoss Center

Artist: Loud Art
Title: Benchmark Experience
Venue: DeVoss Center