Grand Rapids Art Museum Hosts Free Community Day

Visitors can enjoy free admission and arts and crafts activities on February 21st.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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The Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) is hosting a Free GRAM Community Day on February 21st, offering complimentary admission from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can explore the museum's rotating exhibitions, including "As We Rise: Photography from the Black Atlantic," and participate in arts and crafts activities at the Drop-In Studio.

Why it matters

The Free GRAM Community Day provides an opportunity for the local community to access and engage with the museum's art and programming at no cost, making the arts more accessible and inclusive.

The details

During the Free GRAM Community Day, attendees can create various arts and crafts projects at the Drop-In Studio, including printmaking, paper crafts, painting, and fiber arts. Interactive movement sessions and a pop-up bookstore from the GRAM's community partners will also be available.

  • The Free GRAM Community Day will take place on February 21, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The players

Grand Rapids Art Museum

A public art museum located in Grand Rapids, Michigan that features rotating exhibitions and arts programming.

Taylor Bultema

The studio experience manager at the Grand Rapids Art Museum.

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What they’re saying

“Anything you can think to create, you can make it there.”

— Taylor Bultema, Studio Experience Manager (woodtv.com)

“Creativity is great for building confidence, for exploring. That's really what our Drop-In Studio is all about.”

— Taylor Bultema, Studio Experience Manager (woodtv.com)

What’s next

The Grand Rapids Art Museum will continue to offer arts and crafts activities at the Drop-In Studio on a regular basis, included with general admission.

The takeaway

The Free GRAM Community Day demonstrates the museum's commitment to making art and creativity accessible to the local community, providing an opportunity for people of all ages and backgrounds to engage with the arts.