Media
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 Coordinator ()Press Releases:
February 18, 2008 - Degas in Bronze: The Complete Sculptures
May 30, 2008 - August 31, 2008 -- Degas in Bronze: The Complete Sculptures presents a rare opportunity to view the complete set of 73 sculptures in total - one of only four complete sets in the world.
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January 15, 2008 - Nation's Largest Tropical Butterfly Exhibition
March 1, 2008 - April 30, 2008 --Foremost's Butterflies are Blooming is the nation's largest temporary tropical butterfly exhibition with more than 6,000 butterflies fluttering freely in Michigan's largest tropical conservatory.
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December 15, 2007 - Premier Art of Africa Exhibition
January 25, 2007 - May 4, 2008 -- Art of Africa is an exhibition highlighting more than 80 objects from multiple cultures across Africa. This is the only Michigan venue for this important exhibition.
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November 1, 2007 - Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World
November 20, 2007 - January 7, 2008--Christmas and Holiday Traditions Around the World is an amazing annual exhibition highlighting 41 different cultures and customs from across the globe.
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October 12, 2007 - Alexander Calder's 'Two Discs' on Rare Long Term Loan
October 19, 2007--Alexander Calder's 'Two Discs' will be installed at Meijer Gardens. This colossal sculpture is on rare long term loan from the Smithsonian Institute.
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September 28, 2007 - George Rickey Kinetic Sculpture: A Retrospective
September 28 - December 31, 2007--With over 50 pieces; 30 interior and 20 exterior works by internationally-acclaimed sculptor George Rickey. These moving sculptures are definitely a must-see.
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September 26, 2007 - ColorFall Exhibition
October 1 - October 31, 2007--ColorFall is a celebration devoted to the season of colorfull changes. Activities and programs are scheduled throughout October.
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April 30, 2007 - Rodin's 'The Thinker' Spends the Summer at Meijer Gardens
May 23 - October 31, 2007--On loan from the Detroit Institute of Art, Rodin's iconic 'The Thinker' will spend the summer in the Sculpture Park at Meijer Gardens.
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April 16, 2007 - 2007 Summer Concert Series Announced
June - September, 2007--In its fifth year, the Summer Concert Series continues to bring headlining acts to Grand Rapids and offer an eclectic mix of music in a unique venue.
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March 26, 2007 - Sophie Ryder's Largest US Exhibition To Date
June 8, 2007 - September 3, 2007 --Internationally-acclaimed sculptor Sophie Ryder installs her largest US exhibition to date.
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December 27, 2006 - Patrick Dougherty Conducts Large-Scale Installation
January 26, 2007 - May 13, 2007 -- Internationally-acclaimed sculptor Patrick Dougherty creates a large-scale installation at Meijer Gardens. His work will be on display only throughout the course of the exhibition.
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