Grand Rapids Art Museum

05/30/2026

Now on view – Decadent Spirit: French Art at the Turn of the Century
 
We loved celebrating with our members, and now we’re excited to officially open the exhibition! Plan your visit to experience the liberating spirit of artists who defined a generation.
 
‘Decadent Spirit: French Art at the Turn of the Century’ is on view at GRAM through Sep 6.

05/29/2026

It’s officially 𝗧𝗛𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗗𝗔𝗬𝗦 𝗢𝗡 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘 season. ☀️

Join us every Thursday night this summer for a free evening of art, music, food, and community on GRAM’s outdoor terrace.

🗓️ June 11 – Aug 27
⌚️ 5 pm – 9 pm

Come out and enjoy different activities with pop-up experiences,performances and a bar each Thursday, plus free access to explore GRAM’s current exhibitions.

Thursdays on the Terrace is free and open to everyone. Visit artmuseumgr.org/thursday to learn more and plan your visit.

05/22/2026

One week away. ✨ Decadent Spirit: French Art at the Turn of the Century opens at GRAM Friday, May 29.

Through more than 130 works in a wide range of media, discover the artists and muses that defined an extraordinary era of artistic, social, and cultural change in Paris.

Decadent Spirit: French Art at the Turn of the Century is on view at GRAM May 29 – Sep 6.

Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Poster for The Troupe of Mademoiselle Églantine, 1896. Color lithograph on beige wove paper. Gift of Peter M. Wege, 2005.4.

Armand Guillaumin, View at Rouen, ca. 1904. Oil on canvas. Gift of the Estate of Martin A. and Carrie Ryerson, 1939.1.4

05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Gala 2026: Paris After Dark. Your generosity directly supports GRAM's Learning and Creativity programs for youth across our community.

A special thank you to our VIP Lounge Sponsor Barnes and Thornburg, and gala co-chairs Amanda and Luis Avila, Tracey and Kenyatta Brame, Jenny and David Hall, and India and Bill Manns for making this night possible.

05/15/2026

Spencer Everhart of the Grand Rapids Film Society () joined us 𝙄𝙣 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝘾𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 to reminisce on his time as a GRAM gallery attendant and make new connections between art and film.
 
His visit is the perfect preview for Thursday, May 21. 🎞️ Join us for a free screening of A Hidden Life (2019) — the final film in our series celebrating the work of filmmaker Terrence Malick. Reserve your seat at the link in bio.

05/14/2026

05/13/2026

We're excited to partner with ACGRSoccer and the Grand Rapids Film Society to bring you a free premiere of the new documentary Summer of '94.

Join us Thursday, June 4 and connect with fellow soccer fans, explore the museum's current exhibitions, and enjoy the screening in anticipation of this summer's FIFA World Cup.

Register now at: https://www.artmuseumgr.org/events/summer-of-94

Summer of ’94 in GR 🎥🌎🏆

AC Grand Rapids, Grand Rapids Art Museum(GRAM) & Grand Rapids Film Society are thrilled to host the Michigan premiere of the new documentary film Summer of ’94.

The film by Imagine Entertainment and Television captures the unlikely rise of the U.S. Men’s National Team during the 1994 World Cup — the tournament that changed American soccer forever. It features raw, player-captured footage and new interviews with U.S. soccer legends like Cobi Jones, Tony Meola, and Michigan native Alexi Lalas.

Thursday, June 4 at GRAM:

5:00 PM: Doors open. Connect with fellow soccer fans and discover the museum’s latest exhibits.
6:00 PM: Welcome remarks. Hear from the GR Film Society, ACGR President Darrius Barnes, and GRAM CEO Cindy Foley.
6:15 PM (approx.): Film begins

This is a free event. Registration is encouraged.

Register at the link in the comments🔗

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from GRAM 💖 Wishing you a special day with the mother figure in your life.
 
Frederick Frary Fursman (American, 1873-1943), On the Dunes, 1919. Oil on canvas, Collection Sam and Janene Cummings