Save the Date – April 11, 2014
Are you looking for an end of the year service opportunity or that last cultural event? This is the perfect opportunity for you! The Art.Downtown. festival in Grand Rapids is looking for volunteers to help in many different aspects during this event. Just feeling like spending the evening enjoying friendship and fantastic artwork? Once again, here is your opportunity!
Launching into its fifth year, this gallery, studio and shop hop will feature several hundred artists, showing in galleries, businesses and studio spaces in downtown Grand Rapids. Visitors from all over west Michigan will ride trolleys, view art and explore culture together. Come experience the work of over 300 local artists in more than 30 downtown locations for Art.Downtown. This one night event is the perfect opportunity to visit the art galleries, restaurants and shops that make downtown Grand Rapids so exceptional. Whether its family night or a casual hang out with friends, Art.Downtown. has something for everyone! As always, Art.Downtown. is a free event, so save the date and spread the news!
The night of the event Grand Rapids Trolley is providing free trolleys to transport you throughout the Heartside district. Maps and volunteers will be available to help guide you to the various shops, studios, galleries, restaurants and parking locations, and visitors to Art.Downtown. will be able to meet and speak with local artists about their work. Come join in the excitement and see what our Downtown Grand Rapids art community has to offer! Connect with us on Facebook or on Twitter and Instagram #avenueforthearts #artdowntown
For volunteer information, visit
http://avenueforthearts.com/artdowntown/