First Friday ARTIST RECEPTION

First Fridays year-round, 4 - 7 pm

MacRostie Art Center and downtown Grand Rapids

Join us each month for the opening of our latest exhibition and come together with other businesses, organizations, and artists in downtown Grand Rapids to celebrate our creative community! MAC’s First Friday receptions are part of the First Friday Art Walk, sponsored by Grand Rapids Arts.

Unplugged Creative Community Gatherings

Join us for Unplugged Creative Community Gatherings, every fourth Thursday of the month!

This is FREE event is open to all ages. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. The goal of this community is to provide a relaxing environment to gather, share ideas, and lean into your creative side. Share your artistic skills with others, bring your own project to work on, or just come to be in community with others.

Refreshments will be served. Simple art materials will be available for use.

Call 218-326-2697 to let us know you are coming or email giinawind@macrostieartcenter.org.

Walk-ins are welcome.

Past Events

The MAC’s Artist Talks Series provides the public the opportunity to meet and learn about regional artists. Click below to view past events on our YouTube playlist.