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Grand Rapids, Michigan is quickly becoming a destination for art lovers from all over the country. The city's burgeoning art scene is attracting attention from both critics and collectors alike, thanks to a diverse range of styles and mediums on display.

(Lone Tree, Colo.) The Lone Tree Arts Commission seeks submissions from Colorado artists or artist groups for the 2022 utility wrap program. Each year the Lone Tree Arts Commission seeks to beautify the many traffic signals and utility boxes placed throughout the city by utilizing local artists’ designs.

Douglas County Art Encounter's 2022-2023 sculptures.Art Encounters. (Douglas County, Colo.) Across the county, art installations are being displayed to spark joy in the community and now voting is underway to choose the people’s favorite piece.

"Metaphysical Horse” via artist Vanessa OrtizVanessa Ortiz - Artists of the Superstitions webpage. (PINAL COUNTY, AZ) - Finding local art in Pinal County is a journey in itself. Mainstay locations like the Pinal County Historical Museum in Florence or the historic Casa Grande Neon Sign Park are worth the visit. But, to discover local artists and galleries, engaging with self-organized art collectives offers a dynamic way to intimately explore the facets of these active art communities.

Altana Rooftop Lounge is kicking off their First Friday opening event of the year today, March 4th from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. If you were a guest at any of their showings last year, you might be able to recognize some familiar pieces by Megan Nelson, Thomas Valentine and Jain Coble. Altana's new featured artists this season are Jenni Buffington and Jazmine Gabriel, as well as fresh new metal sculptures by Steven Georges. The art is being featured on the second floor inside Altana by Baldwin's Gallery, and is absolutely worth checking out.