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Performing arts -- Michigan -- Grand Rapids

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:

Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids records

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 402
Abstract The Arts Council of Greater Grand Rapids was a nonprofit arts group in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Arts Council promoted the arts in Grand Rapids and supported local arts organizations through fundraising, grants, workshops and other services. Festival of the Arts was initially organized by Arts Council members and was operated under the Arts Council through 2002. The Arts Council closed in 2012 after a strategic plan found no compelling reason for the organization to continue. The...
Dates: 1967-2012

Festival of the Arts (Grand Rapids, Mich) collection

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 236
Abstract The Festival of the Arts (Festival) is held annually in Grand Rapids, Michigan and is said to be the largest all volunteer arts festival in the country. This collection documents some of the business and events of the Festival from 1964 to 1991. Documents include correspondence, reports, forms, meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, programs, various graphics and images, sheet music and a few audio tapes and films. A variety of different Festival years are represented, as well as...
Dates: 1964-1994

St. Cecilia Society collection

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 284
Abstract St. Cecilia Music Center (formerly known as St. Cecilia Society) is a non-profit organization that advances the appreciation of music in Grand Rapids, Michigan. St. Cecilia was formed in 1883 and is considered the 'mother of the arts' in Grand Rapids. This is a devised collection which brings together miscellaneous accessions and found items relating to the organization. The bulk of the collection consists of programs and yearbooks. A few other periodicals and other documents are included....
Dates: 1889-1982

The Grand Rapids Press Arts and Entertainment Index scrapbooks

 Collection
Identifier: Collection 396
Abstract

The Grand Rapids Press Arts and Entertainment Index scrapbooks include arts related newspaper clippings for the years 1973-1992. The clippings are primarily from the Grand Rapids Press, with some from other local and national publications. This collection was a GRHSC department project that was arranged and completed by a volunteer, Marilyn Titche.

Dates: 1973-1992