Now at the Grand Rapids Art Museum: Summer 2013

NOW AT THE GRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUMS U M M E R 2 0 1 3

MAY 10 – AUGUST 25, 2013

THE IMPROVISATIONAL

QUILTS SUSANA ALLEN HUNTER

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N E W A N D N O T E W O R T H Y

OPPOSITE

Photo of Dana Friis-Hansen:

Will van Overbeek, Austin

Masterpieces from GRAM's Print Collection on View Through September 1, 2013

Download the Free Jansma Print Collection iPad App!Experience five centuries of masterworks delivered straight to your iPad. This app is available in the iTunes store, and presents information about the artists and their techniques in one user-friendly resource. Engaging interactive elements allow you to dive deeper into the work, discovering details and highlights of this important area of the museum's collection. Explore the exhibition with this digital publication created by GRAM and Conduit Studios.

For those who would like to view the app from their home computer, it is also available online at thejansmacollection.artmuseumgr.org.

Featuring works by Dürer, Rembrandt, Pechstein, and more, The Jansma Print Collection constitutes a masterpiece collection of prints by artists who have been inspired by Christian faith and Biblical themes. Following the recent gift of 24 18th-century prints by Giovanni Domenico Tiepolo, the collection now spans a full five centuries of printmaking.

The Jansma Family Works on Paper StudyOpen from 1 – 4 pm Tuesday–Saturday, the Jansma Family Works on Paper Study provides public access to the museum’s collections of prints, drawings, and photographs, including works of American and European origin dating from the 15th century to the present.

The study room also houses a library of reference books and catalogues raisonnés, as well as an index to the Museum’s collection of works on paper. Works not currently on view in the galleries can be examined upon request—a great chance to research your favorite printmakers and see their works of art firsthand.

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Rembrandt van Rijn, Dutch,

1606–1669. Detail, Abraham and Isaac,

1645. Etching and drypoint on paper.

Jansma Collection, Grand Rapids Art

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Albrecht Dürer, German, 1471–1528.

Detail, Christ Carrying the Cross, from

The Engraved Passion, 1512. Engraving

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GRAM offers a variety of resources for guests year-round to learn more about works on paper in the Museum collection.

Made possible by:

Cate and Sid Jansma, Jr.

Burr & Company

Calvin College

Calvin Theological Seminary

Larry and Mary Gerbens

Digital media supported by:

Fund for Excellence in

Teaching and Technology

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F R O M T H E D I R E C T O R

Dana Friis-Hansen, Director and CEO

Dear Members, Friends, and Guests,Summer is here! We’ve planned a warm and colorful menu of exhibitions, programs and experiences to stimulate your senses, pique your curiosity, and engage your creativity.

We’re thrilled to present a stunning exhibition of quilts crafted by Susana Allen Hunter in Wilcox County, Alabama from the 1930s to the 1970s. A collaboration with The Henry Ford in Dearborn,

Michigan, the exhibition and accompanying programs explore how recycling, improvisation, and Hunter's surroundings inspired her constant creativity.

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2012 – 2013

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Mitchell Watt

President

Patricia Betz

Vice President

Tony S. Lawrence

Secretary/Treasurer

Tamara R. BaileyAlan Bedell (Affiliate)Tracey W. BrameMarilyn CrawfordSam CummingsRick DeVosKurt D. HassbergerDirk HoffiusRobert KoenenJane Boyles MeilnerMary NelsonLizbeth O’ShaughnessyJason PaterRoger RehkopfJeff ReuschelEddie T.L. TadlockMark J. WassinkMeg Miller Willit

2012 – 2013

GRAM FOUNDATION

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Charles Anderson

President

Tony S. Lawrence

Secretary/Treasurer

John DrakeBarbara JackoboiceLauretta K. MurphyDouglas PadnosMitchell WattScott Wierda

HONORARY LIFE

TRUSTEES

Margaret BradshawAnita CarterPamella DeVosMarilyn Q. DrakeDavid G. FreyMary Ann KeelerLuci KingSylvia KrissoffMary LoupeePeter M. WegeKate Pew Wolters

I hope you’ve been feeling the increased energy coming from GRAM’s Education Center Studio. Our team has planned another season of Summer Art Camps, with five separate week-long programs. For adults, Creativity Uncorked offers an opportunity to meet friends new and old, tour the galleries, and return to the studio to open up your artistic side—no experience necessary! And there are even more exciting programs coming soon, so keep checking artmuseumgr.org for details.

I look forward to seeing you at GRAM this summer!

Warm regards,

Speaking of exhibitions, I hope you’ve had a chance to see The Jansma Print Collection at the Grand Rapids Art Museum: Five Centuries of Masterpieces, which has received wide acclaim by those who have visited our galleries—and beyond. GRAM’s custom iPad app for this project has been downloaded in 22 countries, and a website version makes this even more accessible for students, researchers, and general audiences who seek to know more about these superlative "old master" prints. Using 21st century strategies, we are sharing GRAM’s art, research, and intellectual work with the entire world through digital media, expanding our impact and awareness, and encouraging learning anywhere and at any time. Also on view, explore GRAM Selects ArtPrize 2012: Encore! and the eye-popping painted wall sculptures by Heather McGill, featured in our Michigan Artist Series. And ArtPrize returns to GRAM in 2013 with a Member’s Preview on September 11.

GRAM on the Green on Friday nights in July and August offers varied activities on the plaza plus wonderful local music, as well as a chance to view all our exhibitions in the evening. This is a great way to end a week with friends and family, then continue on downtown for dining, entertainment, or a relaxing stroll.

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E X H I B I T I O N

Using her innate flair for abstract design, Susana Allen Hunter (1912–2005) created hundreds of colorful improvisational quilts throughout her lifetime. From the 1930s to the 1970s she lived in Wilcox County, Alabama, and created brightly patterned quilts that reflected her life in that rural community as well as her experiences as an African-American woman. Hunter turned the fabric of everyday life into eye-catching quilts with an abstract, asymmetrical, and often modern aesthetic.

May 10 – August 25, 2013

Susana and her husband Julius made their living farming, growing crops such as cotton, corn, and potatoes. Wilcox County, also home to the quilting community of Gee’s Bend, was among the poorest counties in the United States. Like everyone else in their community, the Hunters worked hard and resources were few. Hunter's genius was in creating beautiful, functional objects from what little material was available.

Made possible by:

Grand Rapids Kent County Convention Arena Authority

Bill and Kate Scarbrough

Varnum LLP

Though she was working with preexisting formats such as strip and medallion quilts, she was not following a set pattern and made design decisions as she went. Quilts were fashioned from whatever fabrics were at hand, and she incorporated worn clothing, leftover fabric scraps, and empty grain sacks as design elements. While the size and shape of the scraps were one determining factor of the design, it was the overall visual impact and balance that mattered most.

A collaboration with

The Grand Rapids Art Museum presents a spectacular selection of Hunter's colorful quilts, on loan from The Henry Ford.


E X H I B I T I O N

OPPOSITE

Susana Allen Hunter

American, 1912–2005

Strip Quilt, 1945–1955

Cotton, corduroy, wool,

rayon, and tweed

The Henry Ford, 2006.79.6

From the Collections of

The Henry Ford,

Dearborn, Michigan

ABOVE

Susana Allen Hunter


Strip Quilt, c.1960

Cotton and corduroy



The Henry Ford,

Dearborn, Michigan

Hunter's quilts were created from the fabric of everyday life—worn clothing, leftover fabric, empty grain sacks, and more.

COVER

Susana Allen Hunter


Detail, Strip Quilt, 1945–1950

Cotton, wool, acetate, and rayon



The Henry Ford,

Dearborn, Michigan


M E M B E R S H I P B E N E F I T S

Member Preview Night

LECTURE

The Improvisational Quilts of Susana Allen Hunter: A Curator's InsightThursday, May 9, 2013

7:30 – 8:00 pm

Jeanine Head Miller,

Curator of Domestic Life, The Henry Ford

Through the lens of Susana Allen Hunter's quilts and story, this presentation will explore improvisational quilts and the unique design aesthetic that emerges from the fabric of everyday life. Jeanine Miller will share her insight on the process of documenting the quilter and her environment, gained through research, oral histories with family and friends, and a trip to the now-abandoned home where Hunter made the quilts in The Henry Ford's collection.

Member Preview Party:Thursday, May 9, 2013 7:00 – 9:00 pm

AFTER PARTY

The After PartyThursday, May 9, 2013

9:30 pm – 12:00 midnight Free for GRAM Members, $5 cover for non-members

Everyone is invited! Be among the first to view The Improvisational Quilts of Susana Allen Hunter. Enjoy a cash bar and galleries open until midnight.

After Party information: 616.831.1000

LEARN MORE

Thursday, May 9, 2013

8:00 – 9:00 pm

During the Member Preview Party, learn more about Susana Allen Hunter's quilts, the materials she used, and her improvisational creative process from GRAM docents (volunteer art educators), stationed throughout the galleries.

Member Preview information:[email protected] or 616.831.2912

ABOVE LEFT

Portrait of Susana Allen

Hunter, June 1960

2007.71.15


The Henry Ford,

Dearborn, Michigan

Susana Allen Hunter, June 1960

ABOVE RIGHT

Susana Allen Hunter


Strip Quilt, 1955–1960

Cotton, taffeta, and rayon



The Henry Ford,

Dearborn, Michigan artmuseumgr.org/susana-allen-hunter


P R O G R A M M I N G

Focus on Art and Community, Every Friday at GRAM

Friday Nights at GRAMEvery Friday, 5:00 – 9:00 pm

$5 Museum admission, free for GRAM Members

Friday Nights at GRAM features live piano music, a cash bar, and Friday Night Conversations every week—a series of collaborations with artists and organizations in the community. This season includes a wide variety of unique and engaging art-related programs.

View all the upcoming Conversations on page 10.

GRAM on the GreenFridays, July 12 – August 23, 2013

Friday Nights at GRAM moves outside for the season! Make the most of your summer evenings and join GRAM, the Downtown Alliance, and the Grand Rapids Parks & Recreation Department for Friday nights fi lled with FREE outdoor live music, dancing, a cash bar, and more. Check artmuseumgr.org often for details and the forthcoming live music lineup announcement.

Friday Nights at GRAM offer a unique opportunity to unwind and explore art in a relaxed format.

GRAM on the Green Returns in 2013

EVERY FRIDAY:

5:00 – 9:00 pm

Outdoor sketching and

games on Wege Plaza,

cash bar, galleries open

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Ballroom dancing in Rosa

Parks Circle, by GR Parks

& Recreation Department

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Free live music on the

Museum Terrace

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Werq Dance Fitness class in

Rosa Parks Circle, by GR Parks

& Recreation Department



Programs & Activities in the Education Center Studio

Summer Art Camps June 17 – 21, June 24 – 28, July 15 – 19,

July 22 – 26, July 29 – August 2

9:00 am – 12:00 noon

GRAM Summer Art Camps are exciting visual arts experiences offered to children ages 5–13. Each session allows campers to connect with original works of art, understand art-making processes, build a range of creative 21st century skills, and participate in a mini-exhibition at the end of the week.

katiewilliams@artmuseumgr.org616.831.2927artcamp.kintera.orgartmuseumgr.org/summer-art-camp

Drop-in Family Activities Every Saturday

May: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

June – August: 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Free with admission, free for GRAM Members

Drop in to the Education Center Studio on Saturdays for hands-on art-making activities for the whole family, explore the Museum’s galleries with family gallery guides, or take part in a family tour or demonstration at 1:00 pm.

May:June:July:August:

Building a MysteryAbstract Quilting AdventuresThrowback SaturdaysReduce, Reuse & ReCREATE!

[email protected]

To better serve families at GRAM, Saturday drop-in activities have moved to 1–4 pm, beginning in June.

Sponsored by:

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Coming Soon... Studio Programs Expansion

Festival of the Arts 2013: Community Quilts Mural at GRAM June 7 – June 9, 2013

Friday, 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Share with the community what the arts mean to you! Join the Grand Rapids Art Museum in celebrating Festival of the Arts 2013 by making your mark and designing a colorful patch to add to a collaborative textile mural. Located outdoors on Wege Plaza.

Friday, June 7, 5:00 – 8:00 pm

Saturday, June 8, 1:00 – 6:00 pm

Sunday, June 9, 1:00 – 4:00 pm

[email protected]

Creativity Uncorked Thursday, May 16 & Thursday, June 13

7:00 – 9:30 pm

$25 members, $30 non-members

Let your artistic side flow in this hands-on studio program for adults! No experience necessary, you just need an open mind and a willingness to try something new. Due to the "intoxicating" nature of the fun, participation is limited to 21+. Doors open at 6:15 pm. Arrive early and enjoy a drink or two before the event starts at the cash bar.

Sponsored by:

Frey Foundation

Grand Rapids Community Foundation

Cecily Horton

Kurt and Madelon Hassberger

You asked, and we listened! GRAM's Education Department is currently planning a variety of new workshops, courses, and programming for guests of all ages and experience levels. Be inspired by the Museum's collection and exhibitions while learning the techniques and processes of the world's great artists.

Immerse yourself in a world of new ideas coming this summer. Check the museum's website for schedule announcements and details.

Look for information on a variety of new programs for all ages, coming this summer!

[email protected]


T O U R S

Enjoy Guided and Self-Guided Tours of the Galleries

Summer Drop-in ToursTuesdays June 4, June 18, July 9, July 23, 2013

1:00 pm

Summer drop-in tours focus on The Jansma Print Collection at the Grand Rapids Art Museum: Five Centuries of Masterpieces.

Weekend Drop-in Tours May 11, May 12, May 18, June 8, July 13,

August 10, August 24, 2013

1:00 pm

Weekend drop-in tours focus on The Improvisational Quilts of Susana Allen Hunter.

Tours meet in the lobby and last approximately 1 hour.

Drop-in Tours

Father's Day Green Building Tour Saturday, June 15, 2013

2:00 pm

Explore the green features of the world’s first LEED Gold certified art museum. A guided conversation takes you through an exploration of the building and the works of art inside. Includes: a gift to take home, 10% off in The Museum Store, and 10% off a membership if purchased that day.

[email protected]://www.artmuseumgr.org/schedule-a-tour/

Mother's Day Tour: Art + Chocolate Saturday, May 11, 2013

2:00 pm

Art + chocolate—the perfect combination for your mother and the family. Tantalize your taste buds and your mind as you sample GRAM’s decadent selection of chocolate and explore works of art. Includes: a chocolate bar to take home, 10% off in The Museum Store, and 10% off a membership if purchased that day.

New Group Tours at GRAM

Explore GRAM as a group with the variety of new tours available, perfect for friends, families, or organizations. Check out the new tours for Girl Scout troops, GRAM's Green Features tour, and many more unique group tour opportunities on the website. Groups of 10 or more qualify for reduced admission and a discount in the Museum Store.

Gather a group of 10 or more for reduced admission to GRAM.

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M U S E U M S T O R E A N D V O L U N T E E R I N G

Design Classics in The Museum Store

Volunteering at GRAM

Museum StoreThe

Bring design classics home with a trip to the The Museum Store! Browse fine Italian craftsmanship for dining and entertainment by Alessi, writing instruments and accessories based on Frank Lloyd Wright's renowned architecture or glass designs, unique furniture from the Herman Miller Collection, and award-winning modern furniture miniatures by Vitra.

Open during regular Museum hours.616.831.2920

Become a GRAM Docent:Share your love of art with others! Fall 2013

Join the group of dedicated GRAM docents (volunteer educators) who engage museum guests in thoughtful conversations about art. GRAM is currently accepting applications for the 2013–2014 docent class. No prior experience or art knowledge is required. Contact Volunteer Coordinator Kris Shannon at [email protected] for details, or to join today.

New Volunteer OrientationSaturday, July 20, 2013

Are you interested in volunteering at GRAM, but you're not sure how, or what volunteering entails? Come to the upcoming New Volunteer Orientation to explore the many options for volunteering, and learn about:

Volunteer for ArtPrize 2013

ArtPrize is one of the busiest times at the Art Museum, and GRAM is looking for volunteers for this year's event! Contact the email below to learn more.

Whether you're looking for art books, fashion items, or home décor, The Museum Store has something for everyone.

• Nine different areas of volunteering• Day, night, and weekend opportunities available

[email protected]://www.artmuseumgr.org/volunteers/


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Event & Program Calendar

- exhibition programming

- exhibition opening

- GRAM on the Green live music

- Friday Night Conversation

- hands-on activity for families

Saturday Drop-in Family Activities: Abstract Quilting AdventuresKeeler Legacy Society Luncheon Summer Drop-in Tours: The Jansma Print Collection at GRAM Festival of the Arts: Free admissionFestival of the Arts 2013: Community Quilts Mural at GRAMFestival of the Arts: Free admissionFestival of the Arts 2013: Community Quilts Mural at GRAMSaturday Drop-in Family Activities: Abstract Quilting AdventuresWeekend Drop-in Tour: The Improvisational Quilts of Susana Allen HunterThe Art of La Serenissima: Exploring Venice and the Veneto Member Trip, June 9–16Festival of the Arts: Free admission Festival of the Arts 2013: Community Quilts Mural at GRAMCreativity Uncorked: Improv Chop ShopStaff Art PicksSaturday Drop-in Family Activities: Abstract Quilting AdventuresFather’s Day Green Building Tour at GRAMSummer Art Camp: Discovery Through Art begins, June 17–21, ages 5–9Summer Drop-in Tours: The Jansma Print Collection at GRAM GRAM’s ArtPrize Artists: An IntroductionDowntown Sculpture WalkSaturday Drop-in Family Activities: Abstract Quilting AdventuresSummer Art Camp: Exploring Creativity and Innovation begins, June 24–28, ages 10–13ArtPrize Encore Tour with GRAM Director, Dana Friis-HansenSaturday Drop-in Family Activities: Abstract Quilting Adventures

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Meijer Free Tuesdays

Enjoy free general admission all day on Tuesdays! GRAM is now free from 10 am – 5 pm, sponsored by Meijer, Inc.


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Saturday Drop-in Family Activities: Abstract Quilting AdventuresKeeler Legacy Society Luncheon Summer Drop-in Tours: The Jansma Print Collection at GRAM Festival of the Arts: Free admissionFestival of the Arts 2013: Community Quilts Mural at GRAMFestival of the Arts: Free admissionFestival of the Arts 2013: Community Quilts Mural at GRAMSaturday Drop-in Family Activities: Abstract Quilting AdventuresWeekend Drop-in Tour: The Improvisational Quilts of Susana Allen HunterThe Art of La Serenissima: Exploring Venice and the Veneto Member Trip, June 9–16Festival of the Arts: Free admission Festival of the Arts 2013: Community Quilts Mural at GRAMCreativity Uncorked: Improv Chop ShopStaff Art PicksSaturday Drop-in Family Activities: Abstract Quilting AdventuresFather’s Day Green Building Tour at GRAMSummer Art Camp: Discovery Through Art begins, June 17–21, ages 5–9Summer Drop-in Tours: The Jansma Print Collection at GRAM GRAM’s ArtPrize Artists: An IntroductionDowntown Sculpture WalkSaturday Drop-in Family Activities: Abstract Quilting AdventuresSummer Art Camp: Exploring Creativity and Innovation begins, June 24–28, ages 10–13ArtPrize Encore Tour with GRAM Director, Dana Friis-HansenSaturday Drop-in Family Activities: Abstract Quilting Adventures

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Member Events and Trips

Saturday Sculpture Walks 4th Saturday in June, July, August

(June 22, July 27, August 24, 2013)

10:00 – 11:30 am

Free for GRAM Members

Explore sculptures around downtown Grand Rapids during a series of walking tours led by Gina Bivins. Each tour is different.

[email protected]

GRAM and GRCM Membership Exchange

The Grand Rapids Art Museum has partnered once again with the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum to bring GRAM members additional benefits. Grand Rapids Art Museum Members are invited to visit the Grand Rapids Children’s Museum free of charge throughout the month of July. (Up to 2 adults and 4 children per visit)

[email protected]

Day Trip to Chicago Friday, August 9, 2013

Save the date for a day trip to Chicago with GRAM Director and CEO Dana Friis-Hansen to see the exhibition, Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Meet others interested in art through explorations outside the Museum walls!

Grand Rapids ArtPrize Art AdventureSeptember 27 – 29, 2013

Save the date! Join a curated experience of ArtPrize, the competition that Time magazine declared “one of the top five ‘not-to-miss’ cultural events of 2013.” We’ve also planned a selection of exclusive artistic, culinary, and cultural experiences unique to Grand Rapids, plus exchanges with local cultural leaders and artists, shopping, and urban exploration. [email protected]

There are many ways you can make a gift to GRAM that will not only support exhibitions and programs, but also provide opportunities for you to get involved. Please consider partnering with us as we continue our vision to serve as a welcoming and inclusive cultural gathering place. Your support helps bring this vision to reality.

artmuseumgr.org/donate


U P C O M I N G E X H I B I T I O N S

ArtPrize 2013 at GRAM: Reimagining the Landscape and the Future of Nature

ArtPrize Member Benefits

Become a GRAM Member today! GRAM Members receive special benefits, and can share those benefits during ArtPrize with up to 4 guests per membership. Attend the Member Preview on September 11, 2013 and be among the first to see the exhibition and mingle with ArtPrize artists, visit GRAM during Early Member Hours to avoid the crowds, use the exclusive "Member's Entrance" to avoid the lines, and relax on the Member Terrace.

[email protected]

Masterpieces of American Landscape Painting 1820 – 1950

October 20, 2013 – January 12, 2014

Featuring images of the American landscape from the seashore of New England to the mountains of the West, this exhibition will include 48 works from the outstanding collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Paintings by such well-known artists as Thomas Cole, Albert Bierstadt, Martin Johnson Heade, George Inness, Winslow Homer, Arthur Dove, Georgia O’Keeffe, and others will provide both an overview of the history of landscape painting in the United States and a view of the country’s natural beauty and famous sites.

Artists today have a complex relationship with the environment that goes beyond celebrating the beauty of the landscape. GRAM’s ArtPrize 2013 exhibition will feature artists who are exploring images and ideas taken not only from the world around us, but also from the history of art, contemporary discussions about the environment, and the frontiers of natural science.This ArtPrize exhibition anticipates GRAM’s forthcoming fall exhibition, Masterpieces of American Landscape Painting 1820–1950, from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

ArtPrize Tours at GRAM

Start the day at a centrally located exhibition center before the crowds arrive. Group visits can be scheduled between 10 am – noon each day during ArtPrize. Each tour includes a free ArtPrize gift bag. ArtPrize maps and guidebooks can be purchased separately. Enhance your experience by scheduling a docent-led tour. Guided walking tours will also be offered in the afternoon.

For pricing and details, please contact:

[email protected]://www.artmuseumgr.org/schedule-a-tour/

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ABOVE

Albert Bierstadt

The Buffalo Trail, c. 1867

Oil on canvas

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Gift of Martha C.

Karolik for the M. and M. Karolik Collection of

American Paintings,

1815–1865, 20.47.1268

September 12 – October 6, 2013

Schedule as a [email protected]

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Handicap parking is available in ramps. Curbside drop-off and wheelchairs also available. Call GRAM Security at 616.242.5033.

GROUPS:Group discounts apply to church groups, social clubs, and other gatherings of ten or more. Call Elizabeth Wilson-Fischer at 616.831.2919.

Auditorium is equipped with assisted hearing

TUESDAY 1 – 5 pm: Free admission to all

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Parking is easy and accessible

Now at the Grand Rapids Art Museum is a triannual publication featuring the programs and events of the Grand Rapids Art Museum. Programs and publications of GRAM are made possible in part with the support of the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cultural Affairs, a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Grand Rapids Art Museum Foundation Endowment. NOW at GRAM is printed on recycled paper.

Special exhibition admission may apply. Call or check the website for details.

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Now at the Grand Rapids Art Museum: Summer 2013

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