The
Collective of
Grand Rapids
is a
initiative
dedicated to
enhancing,
promoting, and
for the art
and culture
sector in our city.

Why ACCGR?
Art and cultural investment creates social capital and enriches every facet of the community. Art unites individuals not only in physical spaces like galleries and museums, but also culturally, by narrating a community’s collective journey and creating a connection between individuals in all walks of life.
Who:
Our Why:
Current Work
Our work is focused on strengthening and advancing the art sector in Grand Rapids. As we continue to solidify our goals, we’re looking at a few big ideas that help us address current challenges and build a resilient and vibrant cultural landscape.
Collecting Data and Insights
Developing an Arts and Culture Plan
To ensure a cohesive and strategic approach, ACCGR is leading the creation of an Arts and Culture Plan for the Grand Rapids and Kent County region. This plan will serve as a roadmap for sustaining and growing the sector, integrating community voice, fostering cross-sector partnerships, and prioritizing equity and inclusion. The goal is to create a framework that empowers artists, organizations, and the community to collectively build a future where arts and culture are accessible for all. The community planning process is tentatively expected to begin in 2025.*
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What's Next — A stronger vision for the future
Currently, we’re working alongside our partners to solidify our next steps. Here’s what’s in store:
- High-Leverage Activities: We aim to identify and support initiatives that will have a substantial impact on the local arts and culture scene.
- Decision-Making Protocol: We’re working on a unified decision-making protocol to ensure that we move forward as a united front.
- Cultural Plan: Our goal is to pinpoint the next crucial steps in the development of a comprehensive Cultural Plan for Grand Rapids.
Join Us — and help grow our collective action

Who Has Participated So Far?
West Michigan Center for Arts and Technology (WMCAT)
The Right Place
The Diatribe
Steelcase
St. Cecilia Music Center
Reyna’s Gallery
RDV
Poplar Media
Opera Grand Rapids
Muse GR
Mosaic Film Experience
Lions and Rabbits Center for the Arts
Kendall College of Art and Design
KConnect
Hip Hop Association of Advancement and Education
GVSU Art Department and Collections
Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities
Grand Rapids Women’s Chorus
Grand Rapids Symphony
Grand Rapids Public Museum
Grand Rapids Civic Theatre
Grand Rapids Children’s Museum
Grand Rapids Center for Community Transformation
Grand Rapids Ballet
Grand Rapids Artists Bureau (GRAB)
Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM)
Grand Rapids African American Museum and Archives (GRAAMA)
Girls Choral Academy
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
Festival of the Arts
Ebony Road Players
Downtown Grand Rapids Inc.
DisArt
Dinderbeck
DAAC
Cultivate GR
Community Circle Theatre
City of Grand Rapids
CarpenBarry Theater
Broadway Grand Rapids
Avenue for the Arts
Artprize
Artists Creating Together
AllArtWorks
Actor’s Theatre Grand Rapids
Our Steering Committee
Kim Van Driel
Downtown Grand Rapids, Inc.
Lisa Knight
Girls Choral Academy
Cindy Foley
Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM)
Maggie Lancaster
Grand Rapids Children's Museum
Steff Rosalez
Grandville Avenue Arts and Humanities (GAAH)
Tim Mroz
The Right Place
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