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UICA is open to the public, showing contemporary art featuring regional, national and international artists as well as hosting art-centered events including concerts, artist markets, and other special events. In addition, UICA’s movie theater shows independent movies, international films, and documentaries six days a week.

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'On the Scene' On View Through Jan 26, 2020
'On the Scene' On View Through Jan 26, 2020

On the Scene is a solo exhibition that explores the cultural aesthetic of “club” photography and painted backdrops.

'Memory Map: Roof Line' On View Through Jan 26, 2020
'Memory Map: Roof Line' On View Through Jan 26, 2020

Memory Map: Roof Line - State Street is a site-specific installation featuring braids of repurposed textiles strung into floating planes to represent memories.

'Before Words' On View Through Jan 26, 2020
'Before Words' On View Through Jan 26, 2020

Before Words is a body of metal and paint skin work meant to induce new ways of seeing.

'SPECTRA' On View Through Dec 20, 2019
'SPECTRA' On View Through Dec 20, 2019

SPECTRA is one-half of two concurrent exhibitions exploring theories of abstract art – see the other half at GRAM.

'Translating Valence' On View Jan 17 – May 3, 2020
'Translating Valence' On View Jan 17 – May 3, 2020

Translating Valence: redefining black male identity propagates ideas regarding black masculinity that lie in conjunction with, and opposition to, widely held historical and stereotypical beliefs.

See Independent Films in The Theater at UICA.
See Independent Films in The Theater at UICA.

Go Underground in Grand Rapids' only first-run independent movie theater.

📷 Carbon Stories

Shop Locally.
Shop Locally.

Find art, jewelry, books, and home goods by a range of local and regional artists in The Shop at UICA.

📷 @jameslacroix

Explore Your Creativity in The Studio at UICA.
Explore Your Creativity in The Studio at UICA.

Drop-in anytime during gallery hours and explore your own creativity with the materials provided in The Studio.

The Loft at UICA.
The Loft at UICA.

UICA Members enjoy access to The Loft presented by Herman Miller year-round.

Plan Your Visit
Plan Your Visit

UICA, located in downtown Grand Rapids, shows contemporary art exhibitions and independent movies to the public year-round.

Explore The Galleries at UICA - Four Floors of Contemporary Arts.
Explore The Galleries at UICA - Four Floors of Contemporary Arts.

UICA presents rotating exhibitions year-round featuring artwork by local, national, and international artists.

Visit The Galleries at UICA Today.
Visit The Galleries at UICA Today.

Photo courtesy of @sammysamhall

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UICA is part of Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University.         

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Hours
Tues-Sat: 12–9pm
Sun: 12–6pm
Mon: Closed

Location
2 Fulton West
Grand Rapids, MI 49503

(616) 454-7000
uica@ferris.edu

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