# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Creative Mindfulness: Slow Art Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Start the new year with a day of wellness at GRAM. Explore mini-meditation sessions and ​“Slow Art” activities throughout the museum’s galleries to connect with the artwork in new and meaningful ways.

Take part in a variety of ​“Slow Art” activities that emphasize the practice of taking our time to look at art longer to truly see the details, form opinions, and experience emotions. Plus, enjoy artmaking projects and a special musical performance by Nap Party.

- Mini-meditation sessions in the permanent collection galleries (10:30-11 am, 11:45 am-12:15 pm, and 1:15-1:45 pm) 

- Mini-sound bath sessions in the exhibition The Matte of Awe: Landscapes in Art (11:10-11:40 am and 3-3:30 pm)

- Drop-In Studio artmaking: Creative Photo Collages (11 am-3 pm) 

- See, Think, Wonder activity guided by Docents (10 am-4 pm) 

- 11 Word Poem activity (10 am-4 pm) 

- Live Music Performance by Nap Party (2-2:45pm) Nap Party invites listeners to curl up in a blanket and settle into an imaginative state while they co-create one-of-a-kind songs without words, decorated with the soothing textures of violin, viola, accordion, guitar, tongue drum, and voices.

All activities are included with museum admission.

Registration is not required.

Location: Grand Rapids Art Museum

Contact: For more information, contact Director of Learning and Creativity Kristen Hoeker at 616.831.2930 or khoeker@artmuseumgr.org

Cost: Included with museum admission
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/creative-mindfulness-slow-art-day/200029236498850
- **Event Categories**: music, art, entertainment, health-wellness, parties, live-music, meditation, exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 96

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Grand Rapids
- **state**: MI
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503
- **lat**: 42.965
- **long**: -85.67109
- **full address**: 101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503

## Event gallery

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## Comments

- [Chrissy Vines | 2026-01-05 05:05:20] Will blankets be supplied for the live music performance at 2pm-2:45pm

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Creative Mindfulness: Slow Art Day being held?
  - **A:** Creative Mindfulness: Slow Art Day takes place on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 101 Monroe Center St NW, Grand Rapids, MI, United States, Michigan 49503.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Creative Mindfulness: Slow Art Day?
  - **A:** Creative Mindfulness: Slow Art Day is organized by Grand Rapids Art Museum.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Creative Mindfulness: Slow Art Day is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Grand Rapids, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 90+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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