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Cocoon Art Space

Name: Cocoon Art Space
Address: 1509 Lake Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI, 49506, US
Telephone: +16168882174

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Art Gallery--the artful, cozy, wondrous place! Introducing new art to Grand Rapids and beyond! Working with Michigan based artists.

Creating experiences and transforming collections!

10/22/2026

BENEATH THE SURFACE: An anatomy of expression!

Experience a captivating display of new works by six Cocoon artists. This show marks the end of this year and FOUR years of Cocoon Art Space group exhibits. This show allows the six Cocoon artists to play into their strengths as they engage in and expand upon their current body of work.

The artists:

Hannah Gregus
Curt Prudden
Robyn Smith
Tedd Smith
Stephen Strowbridge
C.R. Warner

Beneath the Surface will be Cocoon's last art exhibit of 2026. Be sure to mark your calendars and celebrate art with us as the holiday season ramps up!

📍Cocoon Art Space
1509 Lake Drive SE
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49506

📅 Opening Night
First Friday November 6, 2026
6 PM – 9 PM

🎨 Exhibit Dates:
November 6 to December 20, 2026

10/21/2026

Drained

18" x 24"
Watercolor and ink on paper

"With smart phones and the internet forever within reach anywhere you might be, I noticed my time and the things I knew I loved to spend it on slowly slipping away in lieu of my online life. Anxiety brewed in the unbalance."

Drained is part of the series, Dead Internet by Grand Rapids artist C.R. Warner. The collection is on view through November 5th, 2026. Don't miss your chance to see this series in person.

Learn more about C.R. Warner at https://www.cocoonartspace.com/s/stories/dead-internet

Available at Cocoon Art Space.

09/16/2026

Dead Internet
A solo exhibition by C.R. Warner

With the rise of AI and the oversaturation of AI content and automated bots online, C.R. Warner feels both nostalgic for and grieved by the internet she grew up on. The very thing that gave her the tools, community, and confidence to create now threatens to take that ability away from humanity (and her!) with the evolution of generative AI technology. This series explores the human relationship with technology and the internet through a personal lens spanning a few decades.

See this series that pushes boundaries of thought and highlights the power of watercolor!

Learn more about C.R. Warner and her work at https://www.cocoonartspace.com/s/stories/dead-internet

Opening Night:
First Friday October 2, 2026
6 PM – 9 PM

Exhibit Dates:
October 2 to November 5, 2026

08/19/2026

Free Spirit Ghost Image: A Solo Exhibition by Curt Prudden

"I am drawn to the experience of memories created during strong emotional events and how we recall and interpret them. My work attempts to capture the fragment of memory behind the eye—the ghost image left as our mind tries to attach reason and resolve the purpose and meaning of events. I am particularly intrigued by themes surrounding the boundary of the physical and spiritual world, the chaos and beauty of our existence in nature, and the language and meaning of symbols."

With his new work and show, Free Spirit Ghost Image, Curt Prudden captures what is left in the mind’s eye after powerful events occur. Come to Cocoon during September First Friday and see this stunning exploration of his introspective mixed media work that delves into themes of physical and spiritual boundaries, our existence in nature and the significance of symbols. Join us for this special event!

Opening Night First Friday September 4, 2026 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Exhibit Dates: September 4 to October 1, 2026

07/29/2026

Take in the amazing micro textile work of featured Michigan artist, Timnah Dockery at our next event Small Matters! Attention to detail, patience, and deft textile artistry is showcased in 1/6th and 1/12th scale pieces such as mittens and jackets—clothing articles we are all familiar with, albeit much smaller than we have ever encountered. These laborious creations are very far from, and definitely smaller, than your neighbor’s winter crochet project! Supporting artists with pieces smaller than four inches square will complete this exhibit of tiny things at Cocoon Art Space in Eastown (Grand Rapids, MI).

Learn more about Timnah Dockery on our site:
https://www.cocoonartspace.com/s/stories/small-matters

Supporting local artists include:

Heather Havens
Judy Rosbury
Nancy A. DeVries
Cyndi Len
Mindy Baumgartner
Kaitlyn Horpedahl
Tricia Zeno
Nicole Coman

The public is invited to attend the opening reception for Small Matters taking place on First Friday, August 7, 2026 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. This group exhibit will be on display during regular business hours until September 3, 2026.

Opening Night:
📍1509 Lake Dr SE
📆 First Friday August 7, 2026
⏰ 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Exhibit Dates:
August 7 to September 3, 2026

07/16/2026

Curt Prudden is a self-taught artist whose work is inspired by many sources—art, design, music, and the world at large. Through his art he seeks to offer an interpretation of our place in the world. Step inside Cocoon and spend time with one of Curt's mixed media pieces filled with fine lines, bright colors and an extraordinary perspective.

07/15/2026

Join us for one of our Friday night art openings! There will be beautiful art, great conversation, amazing connections and a lot of fun!

Our next one is First Friday August 7, 2026—don't miss out.

07/01/2026

Hannah Gregus created this piece to express joy and her drive to create. She feels motivated to create new work and exceed her current artistic boundaries, which she says is an exhilarating feeling. Come experience the joy of this and other works by Hannah.

Jubilant Growth
Watercolor
17” x 21” Framed

Available at Cocoon Art Space. Come have a look, take it home, brighten up your space with joy!

06/30/2026

Summer has finally arrived in Michigan! ☀️ Celebrate the season with us at the opening reception for Hazy Lazy Summer Days! - a group art exhibit at Cocoon Art Space. Works in various mediums by Michigan artists.

Opening Reception at Cocoon Art Space:

📍 1509 Lake Drive SE
🗓 Friday July 10, 2026
⏰ 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Work by these guest artists:

Sarah Boersen
LeeAnna Pekel
Nicole Coman
Jason Noel
Thomas Jandernoa
Tracy Klinesteker
Karen Macartney
Kier Macartney
Holly Kuck

Join us in welcoming them and their new art! This event is FREE and open to the public.

☀️ Summer themed art
☀️ Summery snacks and mocktails
☀️ Wear your best summer outfit!

Exhibit Dates:
July 10 to August 6, 2026

06/29/2026

Stephen Strowbridge's art is sharp, bold and super expressive. When you look at one of his acrylic gouache pieces you know something BIG is happening either between the figures or within themselves. For Stephen, art is a second language. He creates his own visual vocabulary to express his inner thoughts and feelings.
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Come to Cocoon Art Space and have a look at one of his colorful, fun anthropomorphic caricatures that are full of emotion. His pieces are sure to brighten up any space and spark great conversation!!!

Address

1509 Lake Drive SE
Grand Rapids, MI
49506

Opening Hours

Wednesday	11am - 6pm
Thursday	11am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	10am - 6pm
Sunday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

+16168882174

Website

http://www.cocoonartspace.com/

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