Events
GRPS presents 2026 CITYWIDE ARTSHOW
Reception Date: 5-7 pm Tuesday, April 21, 2026, for GRPS Scholars, Families & Friends
Time: Weekdays, during regular building hours (through April 30, 2026)
Location: WMU, 5th Floor, 200 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI
The Citywide Artshow is the LARGEST annual scholar art show in the state of Michigan! Nearly 2,000 original works from K-12 grade GRPS scholars will be on display!
Art from more than 2,000 scholars is on display at Western Michigan University-Grand Rapids, 200 Ionia Ave. SW. The gallery is open at no cost Monday - Thursday, from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fridays, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. through April 30.
For scholars, it is a rare opportunity to have their work displayed at a public venue.
“It's heartwarming to see parents and families gush over their child,” said GRPS Director of Fine Arts Dan Van Til. “You cannot come to the show and leave in a bad mood.”