March 20-21, Bamboo Grand Rapids
2 Fulton St W, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Break It Down | Make It Better is West Michigan’s longest-running professional development conference for artists, creatives, and arts administrators. Each year, creatives come together to build skills, form connections, and find inspiration in one another’s journeys. This year’s theme, The Action of Art, explores how artists turn ideas into action through practice, collaboration, experimentation, and community-building. With over 30 speakers, this 2-day event will inspire attendees through panels, workshops, and round table discussions. Lunch is provided both days with a complimentary happy hour at AllArtWorks on Saturday. Hosted by ArtPrize, Avenue for the Arts, & AllArtWorks.
Presented by Bamboo Grand Rapids
Schedule of Events
Day 1: Friday, March 20
10:30am – Registration
11:15am – Opening Remarks + Keynote
12:15pm – Session #1
1:00pm – Lunch
2:00pm – Session #2
3:00pm – Session #3
3:45pm – Wrap Up
Day 2: Saturday, March 21
10:30am – Registration
11:15am – Opening Remarks + Keynote Panel
12:15pm – Session #4
1:00pm – Lunch
2:00pm – Session #5
3:00pm – Happy Hour at AllArtWorks and live printing with Jamie John
Break It Down | Make It Better 2025, Photo by Veronica Anderson
Break it Down | Make it Better 