Please join us on December 13th for the Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts End-of-Year Party to celebrate our growth in 2022 as well as say farewell to the Rosebud Venue with one last bash!

This is an event you won’t want to miss! This soiree will include live DJ music, cocktails & beverages, delicious food from Street Chef Shaw, plenty of curated, one-of-a-kind art that can be purchased, and creative & fun activities to spark the artist in you!

Expect great vibes to party and the perfect atmosphere to mingle with fellow artists, creatives, & art enthusiasts in your community!

The event begins with an open invitation to all from 6 pm – 8 pm!

 If you’re interested in keeping the party going, join us for our AFTR HRS section of the evening from 8 pm – 11 pm. With a $25 cover that will be donated to LRCFA’s mission, you can expect the party to dial up in fun, music, dancing, and more!

Location: Rosebud Venue, 1264 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505

Small Business Saturday is coming up, stop by for our sale❣️

We’re hosting a Small Business Saturday Sale on 11/26 from 10 am to 2 pm at the Rosebud Venue at 1264 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505!

Shop with local vendors @dwell.bella, @Dreamyhuecreative, and @Da_bazaar_, & @loveandlovedss, and find the perfect, unique & local gifts for the holidays!

During the process of moving out of the Rosebud Venue, we discovered an excess of art supplies in our storage! So in addition to local vendors, we will be selling a large variety of supplies such as canvases, screen printing materials, yarn, wood, paint, and more. Even items from our event venue storage too, including candle votives, rugs, light fixtures, and more!

Join us on Saturday, November 26th to find local goodies & plenty of art supplies to spark your creativity!✨

Join us on April 9th at Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts to learn about our 2022 initiatives and help raise some money for local art! There will be live music, food & drink, and a silent auction as we celebrate our local talent.

Your support at this event will transform the Grand Rapids art community as we provide local artists with paid opportunities, high-quality materials, and impactful professional development skills. Join us in creating a community that truly values its artists!

The theme for this event is Hollywood Glam, so grab your favorite dress, buy a ticket, and come join us in supporting the arts and Lions & Rabbits!

See ticket info and RSVP here

Join us from March 18 from 4pm - 8pm or March 19 from10am-3pm, to see some of Lions & Rabbits' top wedding picks for 2022 + 2023! 

Free admission and drinks upon entry. 

Vendor updates to follow**

UPDATE: Event has been moved to 2/19/22 due to rise in COVID cases.

Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts is partnering with Rosebud, LLC to throw a Modelo Meltdown to fundraise for public art campaigns in 2022! This party will have live entertainment, an artist market, games, and food & drink to celebrate arts in Grand Rapids. Join us in GR Chicks Way behind Garage Bar as we celebrate Grand Rapids' art and World of Winter!

RSVP here

Join us on December 14th to hear about 2022 programming at Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts! This will be a virtual fundraising event where you can hear about upcoming initiatives and help us reach our goals.

This is a happy hour and we will have drink packages available for pick up at Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts, or you are welcome to grab your favorite drink at home!

After reserving your Eventbrite ticket, you will receive an email with the Zoom link and drink options you can choose from. See you there!

RSVP here

Stop by Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts to celebrate Lights on Creston with a local artist market! We will have local vendors, drinks, and free Santa pictures on Dec. 8th from 4pm-9pm.

RSVP here

Celebrate our anniversary with a glow in the dark party. From parking lot to inside our space, we will be having fun celebrating another successful ArtPrize year.

What to expect:
- Dayside kids activities
- Music
- Street Chef Shaw
- Food truck painting entertainment
- Drinks

...and it all goes back to support our public art scene. Each dollar donated or drank gives us the opportunity to keep being creative in our community.

Bring your friends, family and anything neon.

Kick off your ArtPrize Sunday at Lions & Rabbits Sunday brunch style. Join us for a brunch experience with Cafe Mamo from 11 AM - 3 PM. We will be serving up beverages from 11 AM -6 PM so feel free to swing by even if you aren't hungry!

By participating you are giving directly back to the Arts. That means, each dollar you spend, goes to making Creston a cooler place to live work, and play.

All alcohol proceeds go back to creating equitable art opportunities through LRCFA. Can't make it? Donate to our campaign by clicking the DONATE link

If you couldn't make our Creston. After Dark party; no worries- we will be having a smaller version of this event on September 17. Join us as we kick off ArtPrize- Creston style.

Things to look out for:
- Brandon Copeland's ArtPrize debut
- Next round of paint by numbers mural
- Music by The Seventh

What to wear:
- One-color- show us your Monochromatic self. Dare we say from head to toe?

All alcohol proceeds are donated to Lions & Rabbits Center for the Arts. Your play becomes our local artists' success.

Join us for an interactive mural painting and parking lot party! Every attendee will receive a number that corresponds to a number to paint as part of a mural on The Muffler Man Building.

Tickets include:

• one number to paint in multiple locations

• 2 drink tickets

• 2 tacos

• One register-to-win opportunity

Wear clothes that can get paint splatter on them!

All proceeds from this event will be matched by the Creston After Dark, MEDC, and Patronicity partnership to underwrite more public art in the Grand Rapids Creston neighborhood.

Purchase tickets here

At Lions and Rabbits we center our mission to support local, educate and empower artists, provide accessible opportunities, advocate for local art activations, and strive for inclusion.'

Using public placemaking as one of our platforms, this campaign is a chance for local artists to be acknowledged for their craftsmanship and the economic vitality it brings to our business districts. These initiatives create lasting relationships with municipalities, businesses, and community members as we celebrate local artists. After all, we should be promoting their economic prosperity as it advises instrumental development for the community's desires.

Join us for the annual Creston. After Dark street party and local artist initiative! September 11 from 12pm - 10pm meet us at the corner of Quimby and Plainfield for some fun!

Our mission is to promote local economic development through Arts and Culture. This event celebrates local talent and collaborative partnerships within our community while fundraising for the Arts + Creston.

Be sure to check out the following activities:

-Artisan Market: Artisans throughout the City are invited to each event to sell
their handmade goods.
-Kids Activities: Designated in an alcohol-free zone
-Local Food & Drink: Alcohol proceeds going back to the district and the Arts
-Local Business Pop Up Booths
Resource Fair: Public service and nonprofit resources thanks to Saint Alphonsus
- Local musical entertainment
-Beautification efforts through public art
-Dedicated social media account tailored to the Arts and the programming

Want to get involved? We are looking for donations, sponsors, volunteers, and more! Please visit www.lionsandrabbits.com for more information.

**Parking is available in public lots. The parking lot map will be located on this event page closer to the date.
**We encourage scootering or utilizing the City's public transportation services

To learn more- visit our facebook event!

Join us at Kingma's Market from 10am - 5pm as we celebrate farm fresh food throughout West Michigan! From ice cream to fresh, Michigan corn, there is something to eat for everyone.

Join us for a parking lot happy hour from 3pm - 7pm as we celebrate public art throughout Grand Rapids! Thirsty? From classic cocktails to light beers, there will be something for everyone.