Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park

10/12/2026

What does an artist collect?

Britt Cornett, Director of Exhibitions for Chihuly Studio, has worked with Dale Chihuly for more than 20 years. She’ll explore the institutions that collect Chihuly’s artwork and the artist’s own passion for collecting. From textiles to baskets to radios, Chihuly’s collections reveal the same playful spirit, bold color, and curiosity found throughout his artwork.

The Tom Merchant & Glen Johnson Sculpture Forum – A Material Passion: On Collecting Sculpture & Objects.

Register to join the discussion on Wednesday, October 14th: https://bit.ly/Fall_Sculpture_Forum

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Britt Cornett, Director of Exhibitions & Cultural Partnerships in the Chihuly Studio

An Image of a collection of radios from The Ball Room, The Boathouse, Seattle, 2011. © Chihuly Studio. All rights reserved.

Dale Chihuly with trade blankets and Northwest Native American baskets, The Boathouse, Seattle, 1992. © Chihuly Studio. All rights reserved.

10/12/2026

Every detail tells a story.

Get a glimpse of the Japanese Teahouse, then step inside to explore it for yourself!

Join us on October 18 from 1-4 pm for the final Open Teahouse of the season.

Please note: Open Teahouse days do not include a tea ceremony.

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

We’re delighted to be included in AFAR's feature on accessible travel in Grand Rapids, following Paralympic gold medalist and disability advocate Anastasia Pagonis as she explores our community.

Read about her visit—and the moments that made her feel welcome throughout Grand Rapids:

Anastasia Pagonis came to Grand Rapids, Michigan, with few expectations. Sensory experiences and friendly locals made her feel welcome and included.

10/12/2026

10/11/2026

Consider this your group chat’s next plan. ✨

Trade “we should get together soon” for a night at ENLIGHTEN at Meijer Gardens Presented by PNC Bank.

Starting November 23, bundle up, bring your favorite people and spend an evening taking in the glow.

Send this to your planning person. You know the one.

MeijerGardens.org/ENLIGHTEN

10/10/2026

Nowhere to rush. Just a moment for you. 🧠🫶

This World Mental Health Day, take a stroll through Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park with us.

Follow the paths, take in the surroundings, and pause for a little time for yourself.

10/09/2026

A permanent legacy for future generations. Visit the MLive.com article below to learn how you can join this community campaign to preserve wonder.

Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park is raising funds to permanently acquire Dale Chihuly's 30-foot "Chartreuse Icicle Tower."

10/09/2026

Discover the passion behind collecting sculpture with Jon Ott, longtime collector, arts patron, and Executive Director of the Richard Hunt Legacy Foundation.

Jon and his wife, Molly, have built an extensive collection featuring Richard Hunt, Fletcher Benton, Beverly Pepper and many others. Hear stories about collecting, donating sculpture to museums and institutions, and the important role collectors play in bringing art into public spaces—including Richard Hunt’s remarkable presence in public collections across the country.

The Tom Merchant & Glen Johnson Sculpture Forum – A Material Passion: On Collecting Sculpture & Objects.

Register to join the discussion on Wednesday, October 14th here: https://bit.ly/Fall_Sculpture_Forum

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Jon Ott with Richard Hunt

Richard Hunt with Fred and Lena Meijer in Richard Hunt: American Visionary exhibition, 2000.

Jon & Molly Ott and Family in front of Fletcher Benton’s “Folded Circle Dynamics Red Phase III,” 1976 at the Indianapolis Museum of Art.