Rapid Art Movement, 30 January | Event in Grand Rapids | AllEvents

Rapid Art Movement

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Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm

Rosa Parks Circle

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Date & Location

Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm - Sat, 31 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm (GMT-05:00)

Rosa Parks Circle

135 Monroe Center Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, United States

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About the event

Rapid Art Movement
An ever-moving arts festival that embraces the unique culture of Grand Rapids. A DASH bus transformed by art into one unforgettable ride.

About this Event

𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗧𝗢 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗘𝗖𝗧
• Rapid Art Movement will run four times on each evening, Friday and Saturday, January 30th and 31st. On either day, board the bus from the DASH stop along Monroe Ave at Rosa Park Circle at 5:30, 6:30, 7:30, or 8:30. The ride will last approximately forty minutes and drop riders back off at Rosa Parks Circle.

• A host will welcome passengers onto the DASH and guide them through the artworks and performances throughout their ride. At various stops along the DASH route, performers will board the bus during extended stops to perform. In between stops, passengers will have a chance to take in the art and poetry installed on the bus.

• See photos from last year's event here.

𝗬𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗛𝗢𝗦𝗧𝗦
Rapid Art Movement is co-organized by Eirann Betka-Pope, artistic director of and Zachary Trebellas, director of . With this event they aim to showcase the talents of Michigan artists and highlight what makes living in Grand Rapids special.

𝗚𝗘𝗧 𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗜𝗥 𝗩𝗜𝗔 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗦𝗛 (𝗗𝗢𝗪𝗡𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗔 𝗦𝗛𝗨𝗧𝗧𝗟𝗘)
Skip the expensive lots and take the free DASH bus that runs every 15 minutes, seven days a week through Downtown Grand Rapids, connecting to the cheapest parking lots in town! Learn more at

𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚
• Area 9 DASH Parking ($3 full day rate) - 0.5 mile from venue or free shuttle (DASH) every 15 min.
• Limited metered street parking
• DeVos Place Ramp - 0.3 miles from venue.
• Government Center Ramp - 0.3 miles from venue.
• MSU - Ellis Parking - 0.4 miles from venue.

Parking at street meters: Meters east of Division Avenue are free after 5 pm. Meters west of Division Avenue charge until 6 PM (download the "MOTU" app to pay by credit card). View additional parking options at

𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢/𝗩𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗢 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗜𝗠𝗘𝗥
This event may be photographed and recorded for promotional purposes. If you do not wish to be in any photo/video, please inform the photographer/videographer with the DGRI badge.

𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗟𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥

World of Winter is the United States' largest winter festival, produced and managed by Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. For the full list of events, visit https://worldofwintergr.com


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Ticket Info

Tickets for Rapid Art Movement can be booked here.

Ticket type Ticket price
Friday 5:30 Free
Friday 6:30 Free
Friday 7:30 Free
Friday 8:30 Free
Saturday 5:30 Free
Saturday 6:30 Free
Saturday 7:30 Free
Saturday 8:30 Free
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Rosa Parks Circle, 135 Monroe Center Street Northwest, Grand Rapids, United States
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Rapid Art Movement, 30 January | Event in Grand Rapids | AllEvents
Rapid Art Movement
Fri, 30 Jan, 2026 at 05:30 pm
Free