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About Grand Rapids

Connect to a creative city in the heart of the Midwest and discover artists, venues, museums, sculpture parks, and more. The Conference hotel, convention center, and performance spaces are situated in the heart of the bustling entertainment district. Enjoy diverse performing arts venues, live music bars, brew pubs, and comedy clubs, as well as an award-winning culinary arts scene.

Visit Experience Grand Rapids for more information on this thriving arts community.

Hotel

Stay in the heart of the action by making a reservation at the Conference hotel — the Amway Grand Plaza, located in downtown Grand Rapids at 187 Monroe Avenue NW.

  • Conference rate: $129 (plus tax) for single/double occupancy
  • Make your reservation via phone at 616.776.6450.
    • State that you are attending the Midwest Arts Conference to ensure that you receive our special rate
    • Rooms at these rates are first-come, first-served and will sell out before the August 11 cut-off date
    • Reservations must be cancelled at least 48 hours in advance
    • Please do not hold rooms that you may not use. Other attendees need these rooms, and Arts Midwest may be financially penalized for last-minute room cancellations or unused rooms.

Share a room to save on travel costs

  • Sign up when you register to receive contact information for a potential roommate.
  • Registrants are responsible for their own hotel arrangements and are not guaranteed a roommate.

Flight + Ground Transportation

Fly to Grand Rapids’ Gerald R. Ford International Airport (airport code: GRR). Find details about nonstop flights, airline options, and ground transportation on their website.

  • Check back for more information on the free Conference coach buses that will be available on the main arrival and departure days.
  • Taxi: Metro Cab (616.827.6500) offers service to downtown Grand Rapids for approximately $32 (taxicab) or approximately $37 (luxury sedan).
  • Public transportation: Route 17 on the Rapid bus system (616.776.1100) services the airport. Fares are $1.50 with one transfer pass included. Access the schedule.
  • Greyhound Bus Lines: Call 800.231.2222 for schedule and fare information or visit www.greyhound.com.