Art Museums and Galleries in West Michigan

Art, art everywhere.

Photo taken at Lions and Rabbits in Grand Rapids.

When it comes to art, we are pretty spoiled here in West Michigan. From Grand Rapids’ Artprize to galleries brimming with local artists, there are endless opportunities to enjoy (and purchase if you want) art. Some of my favorite afternoons have been spent wandering art museums. There’s something both peaceful and thought provoking about absorbing each artist’s vision as you stroll through.

I compiled a list of museums/galleries in the area for local friends and out of state guests to use as a guide for artistic adventures. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but a few of my favorites. They range from large scale museums to neighborhood galleries and everything in between.

I hope it inspires you to add a bit of art to your life. As the venerated Leslie Knope once said, “Good afternoon and good art.”

*Photo taken at Lions and Rabbits in Grand Rapids, MI

GRAND RAPIDS ART MUSEUM
101 Monroe Center Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

LIONS AND RABBITS
1264 Plainfield Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49505

LAFONTSEE GALLERIES AND FRAMING
833 Lake Drive SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

UICA
17 Pearl Street NW
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

COPPER CORNERS
8325 Broadmoor Avenue SE, Suite A
Caledonia, MI 49316

FREDERIK MEIJER GARDENS
1000 E Beltline Ave NE
Grand Rapids, MI 49525

ROAN + BLACK
3315 Blue Star Hwy
Saugatuck, MI 49453

JAMES CONNER GALLERY
220 Culver Street
Saugatuck, MI 49453

ARMSTRONG DE GRAAF
403 Water Street
Sauguatck, MI 49453

BUTTON GALLERY
33 Center Street
Douglas, MI 49406

LAKE EFFECT GALLERY
16 W 8th Street
Holland, MI 49423

MUSKEGON MUSEUM OF ART
296 W Webster Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49440

SOUTH HAVEN CENTER FOR THE ARTS
600 Phoenix Street
South Haven, MI 49090

BOX FACTORY FOR THE ARTS
1101 Broad Street
St. Joseph, MI 49508

ARTPRIZE
Not a museum/gallery, but an international art competition that takes place in Grand Rapids each fall. Artists from all over the globe come to GR to display their works of art throughout the city. For almost 3 weeks, every medium imaginable can be found in buildings, on the sidewalk, adorning bridges, and beyond (in the river anyone?). As the world’s largest art competition, it’s pretty remarkable to see.

I hope you’re inspired as you check out these local spots. If there are other gems you enjoy within the art world please let me know!

Sincerely,
Ashley