My formal art education began with Early College Courses at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. I continued on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree at Creighton University…

Amanda Fairbanks recently pivoted from working as an Occupational Therapist to a full time focus on growing her artistic skills, styles, and creative opportunities. Her work has been featured in local restaurants, cafes and bars as well as Art Prize 2018. In February 2022 she won an Art Battle event and will travel to Chicago and represent Grand Rapids in the Midwest competition.

I am an artist and creator born and raised in West Michigan. Studying illustration at GVSU inspired me to test out many mediums. After graduation I searched for ways to create involving others. This helped me recently discover a love for curating.

Kim Kunze, a clinical psychologist, has been painting since she was a kid. She finds painting truly helps her process human experiences and emotions. We had the pleasure of working with Kim on After Dark, Windows GR and storm drains throughout 2020. Checkout more of her inspiring story below as she grows into her career as an artist.

Ryan Crawley is an artist currently based in West Michigan. He received his Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from Western Michigan University and continues work with acrylics and digital mediums exploring landscape, animals and more through abstract expression…

Meet Jordan Thompson, an Illustrator primarily working in acrylics. Jordan is a senior Illustration student at Kendall College of Art and design and is excited to continue to expand her work as a muralist. Jordan joined the Lions and Rabbits team as on artist on Storm Drains, Curated work and an independent, interior mural at The Right Place. We are excited to highlight her work and determined personality with the community.

Erica has worked with us on many of our public arts initiatives. Starting with Windows GR last summer, she has also contributed to the Graffiti Wall on Lafayette Ave., our Storm Drains project, and our Barricades initiative…