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The Public Art Collective envisions a vibrant, sustainable public art community in Big Rapids where collaboration, creativity, and stewardship shape meaningful places, strengthen identity, and connect people through shared cultural experiences.

Here are some beautiful Public Art pieces from the north district of the TPAC guide.
08/04/2026

Here are some beautiful Public Art pieces from the north district of the TPAC guide.

07/31/2026

TPAC Stewards, Carrie Weis and Steve Gove joined the Band of Locals Radio Show this morning to talk about the importance of public art in Big Rapids and its conservation and what's in the future for TPAC.

The World sculpture is back on display on Ferris' campus, fully refurbished.What a beautiful piece this is!
07/30/2026

The World sculpture is back on display on Ferris' campus, fully refurbished.
What a beautiful piece this is!

Anna Howard Shaw looked festive over the weekend!
07/06/2026

Anna Howard Shaw looked festive over the weekend!

Public art is such an important part of this community.
06/27/2026

Public art is such an important part of this community.

Several large and popular pieces of outdoor art on the Ferris State University campus are getting much-needed attention this summer, undergoing maintenance to keep them inspiring students and community members for years to come.

More: https://bigrapidsdailynews.com/breaking-news/922053

06/25/2026
Two important public art pieces, "The World Globe" on Ferris' campus and "Breathe" at Swede Hill Park, are being restore...
06/18/2026

Two important public art pieces, "The World Globe" on Ferris' campus and "Breathe" at Swede Hill Park, are being restored after years of exposure to the weather.

A special thanks to the Ferris Physical Plant Grounds crew and the City crew for their assistance with the removal and loading.

We look forward to seeing their restored appearance!

06/01/2026

Fourth graders from Brookside Elementary learned about public art and created their own pieces during a May 26 field trip to Mitchell Creek Park and ArtWorks in Big Rapids.
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Mrs. Malloy’s 4th Grade Riverview Art Class enjoys a full afternoon of engagement with the arts.TPAC’s Celebration Pavil...
05/26/2026

Mrs. Malloy’s 4th Grade Riverview Art Class enjoys a full afternoon of engagement with the arts.
TPAC’s Celebration Pavilion Artist, Marlies Manning, joined them to talk about the process & the Story! Lots of great questions by the students & they know why public art is so important!!
A nice chat about Logging Days and Big Rapids history. The day was completed with a wonderful
visit to the Batdorff Gallery to see “Eco Art,” chat with new Associate Director Natalie Zasadil &
be treated to sidewalk chalk art where they made their own story.

We are at the World Migratory Day celebration at Northend Park! A new public art piece was unveiled by local artist John...
05/09/2026

We are at the World Migratory Day celebration at Northend Park! A new public art piece was unveiled by local artist John Warner called "The Bird".

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