EVENTS

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.

Please note: The July Art Walk and Artist Reception will be held on THURSDAY, July 3 due to the Friday holiday.

Concert

Thursday, August 7

5 pm

Sam Miltich presents a free solo guitar and vocal program featuring music from Dalmatia, the Balkans, and Eastern Europe.

Book Launch

Thursday, September 5, 2025

7 pm

Celebrating the launch of the new book, In the Evening, We'll Dance: A Memoir in Essays on Love & Dementia, by Anne-Marie Erickson, publishing August 2025 with Holy Cow! Press. Meet the author and the publisher and enjoy light refreshments.

For more information contact Anne-Marie Erickson at 218-999-5950.

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.