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Grade Rapids Art Prize Opening Parade! Grade Rapids Art Prize Opening Parade!

A student holding art with hearts colored inspired by Alexander Calder's Wire art.
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September 18th, 2026, Rosa Park Circle

Forest Hills students from Meadowbrook, Orchard View,

Ada Vista, Thornapple, and Collins Elementary Schools were featured in the ArtPrize opening parade on September 18, 2026. These young artists contributed drawings inspired by the artist Alexander Calder that were incorporated into giant, collaborative puppets, alongside other students from across the Grand Rapids area.

The start of the parade, three adults carry the giant puppet with student art collaged on the fabric.
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