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George Segal: Body Language
This exhibition focuses on George Segal's remarkable versatility in representing body language across different media, including not only his trademark plaster sculptures but also various print techniques.
Sunday Strings
We are pleased to introduce Sunday Strings! From 2 – 3 pm on Sunday, July 12, Sunday, August 9, and Sunday, September 13, we will be featuring a variety of live chamber music performed in the DeVos Van Andel Piazza, near The American Horse.
Read & Explore: Art and Gardens Book Discussion for Families
This summer our popular book discussion for families will explore the Newberry Honor book My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George.
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Children’s Garden Summer Activities
Whether it’s engaging with story-times, investigating Discovery Cart materials, exploring self-guided activities, or joining in with a guest performer, the Children’s Garden is the place to be all summer long! Check at the Information Center for what’s happening daily.
George Segal: Body Language
This exhibition focuses on George Segal's remarkable versatility in representing body language across different media, including not only his trademark plaster sculptures but also various print techniques.
Sculpture Walk: Figures in the Gardens
Explore the Sculpture Park with Curator of Arts Education, Amber Oudsema, during an hour-long walk, discussing sculptures that focus on the human figure.
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Sunday Strings
We are pleased to introduce Sunday Strings! From 2 – 3 pm on Sunday, July 12, Sunday, August 9, and Sunday, September 13, we will be featuring a variety of live chamber music performed in the DeVos Van Andel Piazza, near The American Horse.
Children’s Garden Summer Activities
Whether it’s engaging with story-times, investigating Discovery Cart materials, exploring self-guided activities, or joining in with a guest performer, the Children’s Garden is the place to be all summer long! Check at the Information Center for what’s happening daily.
Build a Model Tree House (cancelled)
This event has been cancelled.
(TWO-DAY CAMP—Monday AND Tuesday, July 13-14, from 9 am-2 pm) Explore Meijer Gardens to gather ideas from our woodlands, sculpture environments, the sculptures themselves and our own Treehouse Village.
Ages
Cost
- Members $85
- Non-Members $95
Buckets of Paint - July 13-16 (cancelled)
This event has been cancelled.
(FOUR-DAY CAMP—Monday THROUGH Thursday, July 13-16, from 9:30 am-12 pm) Follow paths, bridges and hills to see patterns, textures and colors. Then use this inspiration to create a fun paint project every day.
Ages
Cost
- Members $85
- Non-Members $95
Dynamite Drawing (cancelled)
This event has been cancelled.
(FOUR-DAY CAMP—Monday THROUGH Thursday, June 12-15, from 9:30 am-12 pm) Sharpen your drawing skills or learn new ones as you draw landscapes, still lifes and a live dog under the gentle guidance of our art instructor.
Ages
Cost
- Members $85
- Non-Members $95
Amazing Animals (cancelled)
This event has been cancelled.
(FOUR-DAY CAMP—Monday THROUGH Thursday, July 15-18, from 9:30 am-12 pm) Take a walk each day to explore animal habitats and look for turtles, woodchucks and birds!
Ages
Cost
- Members $85
- Non-Members $95
Children’s Garden Summer Activities
Whether it’s engaging with story-times, investigating Discovery Cart materials, exploring self-guided activities, or joining in with a guest performer, the Children’s Garden is the place to be all summer long! Check at the Information Center for what’s happening daily.