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Media Information
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park invites media to utilize our website as a resource for information about the Gardens. Press releases about new programs, events and exhibitions are regularly posted on a year round basis. Please contact us directly for up-to-the minute information, to schedule interviews, and to receive photography.
Media Contacts:
Amy Sawade - Public Relations Specialist ()Press Releases:
April 30, 2010 - Breathtaking Chihuly exhibition opens at Meijer Gardens
Few American artists can capture the attention of millions the way Dale Chihuly can, and Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, one of the nation’s most significant sculpture and botanic experiences, will celebrate the masterwork of Chihuly with a brea
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April 11, 2010 - Outdoor Summer Concert Series
In its eighth season, Meijer Gardens has developed a robust schedule featuring 16 concerts to honor the organization’s 15th anniversary. This is the largest lineup Meijer Gardens has ever scheduled.
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2010 Exhibition Schedule
A look at major events happening in 2010. Sculpture exhibitions include: Michele Oka Doner, Dale Chihuly and a group exhibition by some of the world's foremost artists. Seasonal exhibitions include: Butterflies Are Blooming, ColorFall and Christmas...
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January 20, 2010 - Meijer Gardens Receives Second Calder Sculpture on Long-Term
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park today announces it has received Alexander Calder’s A Two-Faced Guy on long-term loan from the Calder Foundation in New York. It is the second major piece of Calder’s artwork loaned to Meijer Gardens in recent years
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December 2, 2009 - Meijer Gardens Earns LEED Silver Certification
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park announced today it received a silver-level certification from the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program. LEED® is the nation’s preeminent program for the design...
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November 11, 2009 - Tree Lighting Ceremony Kicks Off Holiday Exhibition
Meijer Gardens will kick off its 15th annual celebration of the holiday season at the Tree Lighting Ceremony on November 17 at 6 PM. The popular Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around The World highlights more than 40 international trees and displays.
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October 28, 2009 - Meijer Gardens Celebrates Magic of 40 Holidays in One Beautif
Meijer Gardens is proud to host the 15th annual Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World exhibition beginning Nov. 18, 2009. It highlights more than 40 international holiday trees and displays...
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October 2, 2009 - Spirit and Form: Michele Oka Doner and the Natural World
Meijer Gardens will host an exclusive exhibition by American artist Michele Oka Doner. Among the most versatile artists working today, Oka Doner is widely celebrated for her exquisitely beautiful public commissions as well as sculpture, prints, jewelry...
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September 30, 2009 - Lynn Chadwick: In Contact
Meijer Gardens is the premier location of the first U.S. retrospective exhibition of British sculptor Lynn Chadwick, since the artist’s death in 2003. “Lynn Chadwick: In Contact” is on view October 9, through January 3, 2010. More than 40 sculptures...
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September 30, 2009 - Henry Moore: Master Printmaker
Meijer Gardens is the exclusive venue of 24 master prints by Henry Moore. Although celebrated internationally as one of the most influential sculptors of the 20th century, Moore was also a master draftsman and printmaker, which became a significant part..
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September 14, 2009 - Meijer Gardens celebrates autumn with 4th annual ColorFall
Meijer Gardens celebrates autumn during the fourth annual ColorFall exhibition. Beginning September 18 through October 31, indoor and outdoor activities, color tours and an extensive chrysanthemum display will highlight the changing of the seasons.
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September 21, 2009 - Meijer Gardens to install
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park will be installing a 35 foot steel sculpture by Beverly Pepper on Thursday, September 24 at 10 AM. “The Galileo Wedge” was recently acquired and will be permanently installed in The Groves...
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September 16, 2009 - Sculpture redidication ceremony with Fred Meijer and Nina A
In honor of the 10th anniversary of Nina Akamu’s The American Horse, a special rededication of her master model installed in its permanent location will be held on September 22 at 4 PM at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
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June 1, 2009 - Meijer Gardens celebrates 5th birthday of children's garden
Meijer Gardens commemorates the fifth anniversary of the Lena Meijer Children’s Garden with a birthday celebration and fun-filled family activities all summer-long. The Fifth Birthday Party will be held on June 20 at 1-4 PM.
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May 29, 2009 - Calendar of Events (Updated)
A list of upcoming events, updated May 29, 2009. Related images are available upon request.
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May 21, 2009 - Outdoor Chihuly exhibition coming in 2010
Meijer Gardens will celebrate the masterwork of artist Dale Chihuly with a large-scale outdoor sculpture exhibition: “Chihuly at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park: A New Eden.” It will be open to the public April 30, 2010 - September 30, 2010.
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May 13, 2009 - Meijer Gardens named a Must-See Museum
Meijer Gardens has been named one of the top 30 must-see museums in the world by Patricia Schultz, author of "1,000 Places to See Before You Die." The recent article ranks Meijer Gardens thirteenth among other celebrated museums.
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April 3, 2009 - Summer Outdoor Concert Series lineup announced
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park announces the entire lineup for its 2009 Summer Concert Series at the Meijer Gardens Amphitheater including acclaimed artists such as The Doobie Brothers, Lyle Lovett and Bonnie Raitt.
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March 30, 2009 - Alexander Calder’s prolific work from 1969
"Alexander Calder: 1969 – The Fortieth Anniversary of 'La Grande Vitesse'" is an exclusive exhibition opening to the public just days before the 40th anniversary of the installation of Calder’s iconic 'La Grande Vitesse' located in downtown Grand Rapids.
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March 30, 2009 - Calendar of Events (Updated)
A list of upcoming events, updated March 30, 2009. Related images are available upon request.
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March 22, 2009 - Meijer Gardens Announces 4 Acts for Summer Concert Series
Meijer Gardens is proud to announce four confirmed acts for the series. This year’s eclectic mix is guaranteed to be a combination of old favorites as well as first-timers. Stay tuned for the entire lineup in early April.
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February 2, 2009 - Calendar of Events (Updated)
A list of upcoming events, updated February 2, 2009. Related images are available upon request.
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December 1, 2008 - Meijer Gardens Announces Exhibition by Jonathan Borofsky
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park will host an upcoming exhibition by celebrated American sculptor Jonathan Borofsky. Among the most significant figurative artists of his generation, he is widely admired for his public commissions across the globe.
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September 11, 2008 - Meijer Gardens Presents Over 40 Holiday Traditions
Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is proud to host the 14th annual Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World exhibition taking place November 19, 2008 - January 4, 2009. The exhibition highlights over 40 international holiday trees...
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September 3, 2008 - Meijer Gardens Celebrates 3rd Annual ColorFall Exhibition
Meijer Gardens is pleased to present the ColorFall exhibition, an annual celebration devoted to the season of colorful changes. In its third year, ColorFall festivities will beginning two weeks earlier than previous years, taking place September 13...
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