Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

Calling all artists! The annual Ray and Nancy Loeschner Art Competition is open for submissions, with an approaching December 1st deadline. This competition invites artists working in two-dimensional formats, including photography, to create pieces inspired by the grounds and collections of Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. The goal is to gather exceptional works of art that celebrate the beauty and inspiration our institution provides. Artists are encouraged to submit their best work and share their creative interpretation of the natural and artistic wonders found at Meijer Gardens. Learn more about submission guidelines and enter your work at https://lnkd.in/gA3hfn-U

The excitement is building as we prepare to unveil ENLIGHTEN, a completely new and innovative winter light experience here at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park. Our partners at Lightswitch and Upstaging, alongside the dedicated Meijer Gardens teams, are putting the finishing touches on this world-class event. We’re thrilled to welcome you in less than a week! Stay tuned for updates and visit https://lnkd.in/gsWsqXPK for more information and to purchase tickets today.

We are proud to announce SNAP EBT cardholders can enjoy special ENLIGHTEN tickets when purchased in person at the DeVos Ticketing Center located inside of the Welcome Center. This initiative reflects our commitment to making cultural experiences accessible to all members of our community.? SNAP EBT cardholders can show their card and ID at the Ticketing Desk for a 50% discount on your ENLIGHTEN ticket purchase.

Despite the recent rain, our teams are diligently setting up ENLIGHTEN in collaboration with the talented crews from Lightswitch?and Upstaging, Inc. Together, we are dedicated to creating an experience that merges artistry with cutting-edge technology. Join us for this transformative event starting on Wednesday, November 27. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit https://lnkd.in/gsWsqXPK.?

This Friday, Suzanne Ramljak will be featured on The Brooklyn Rail's?The New Social Environment, where she will join scholar Christopher Lyon and curator Jed Morse in a discussion hosted by Rail Editor-at-Large Phyllis Tuchman. The conversation will delve into our current sculpture exhibition,?David Smith: The Nature of Sculpture, as well as the intriguing life and work of the renowned sculptor David Smith. To join this online conversation, click the event below or follow this link to register: https://lnkd.in/eeawjDCF

We are thrilled to announce that the James & Shirley Balk Café has been awarded Experience Grand Rapids' People's Choice Award?during Restaurant Week GR 2024!?A heartfelt thank you to our guests for their support and votes. ? Participating in Restaurant Week GR?allows us to showcase our locally sourced menu and?advances culinary education at the GRCC Secchia Institute for Culinary Education. We are proud to be a part of such a vibrant culinary community right here in West Michigan!

Is the University of Michigan Health-West: Christmas & Holiday Traditions exhibition part of your annual holiday plans? This beloved tradition is made possible by our generous supporters. We invite you to make a meaningful impact this season by sponsoring an adorned holiday tree, a captivating cultural display, or a landmark within our Railway Garden. Your generosity helps us continue to enrich our community and promote cultural understanding through this festive experience. Learn more about how you can get involved by visiting our website: https://lnkd.in/eUeK7WMG

Thanks to Philip Tower, M.A. and our friends at WYCE for having Meijer Gardens COO Carol Kendra on the Community Connections program to talk about the career path which brought her to West Michigan and the upcoming ENLIGHTEN winter light spectacle. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eeRSA2NU

Meijer Gardens is proud to announce our collaboration with HYBYCOZO for this year's ?????????????????? holiday experience! HYBYCOZO, led by artists Yelena Filipchuk and Serge Beaulieu, is known worldwide for their innovative light sculptures that blend art, science, and technology. Their installation "Glacial Light" will feature five geometric structures exploring the refraction of light through ice and water. We're excited to offer our visitors a unique immersive experience that stimulates both aesthetic appreciation and intellectual curiosity. Join us this holiday season to witness the power of art in illuminating the wonders of our world. For more information about ??????????????????, please visit: https://lnkd.in/ehzytvse

Feel the magic in the air!???Sparkle! presented by Greenleaf Trust ? is officially SOLD OUT!????A huge thank you to everyone who has secured their spot. Your radiant support has ensured we will kick off the holiday season in style on December 5th. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!