Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel: The Exhibition showcases the awe and wonder of arguably one of mankind’s greatest artistic achievements, while allowing its visitors to experience this art from an Up-Close, Life-Sized, and Never-Before-Seen perspective.

With special expertise and care, the ceiling paintings from the Sistine Chapel have been reproduced in a truly unique way using licensed high definition photos. Brought to life using a special printing technique that emulates the look and feel of the original paintings, visitors are given a chance to engage with the artwork in ways that were never before possible: seeing every detail, every brushstroke, and every color of the artist’s 34 frescoes. Each image is accompanied by informative signage.

This globally successful exhibition is an innovative and unique interpretation of Michelangelo’s timeless masterpiece. Whether visitors have already been to the Sistine Chapel or not, everyone can admire the artwork up close, at their own pace, and with the ability to capture photographic memories of this iconic work. For more information.

How to Advance in the Art World

Students from Grade 5 to “lifelong learner” are invited to join in an official ArtPrize partnership event. A moderated panel of local and national artists, including Picardo Colours and Laura De Valencia, will discuss their careers in the art world. For the aspiring or established artists, this is an opportunity to gain more perspective on the inner workings of the profession.

Create Art in Your Community – Photography

Students from Grade 5 to “lifelong learner” are invited to join photographer Rebecca Zeiss, whose work will be on display at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum during ArtPrize 2022, for an hour-long exploration of how YOU can become a better photographer, and how to find the art in your own community.

Create Art in Your Community – Poetry

Students from Grade 5 to “lifelong learner” are invited to join poet William Davis, who will exhibiting at the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum during ArtPrize 2022, for an hour-long exploration of how YOU can become a poet, and how to tell the stories found in your own community.

Russia: Revolution and Civil War 1917-1921 with Sir Anthony Beevor

VIRTUAL - In a virtual event hosted by the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation, historian Sir Antony Beevor will discuss his new book Russia: Revolution and Civil War. Using up-to-date scholarship and new archival research, Sir Antony will take us back to 1917, when the collapse of the Tsarist empire ignited a devastating struggle in Russia.

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The Watergate Girl: My Fight for Truth and Justice Against a Criminal President with Jill Wine-Banks

Gand Rapids - Join the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library & Museum and the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Foundation for a presentation by Jill Wine-Banks. Discussing her book, The Watergate Girl, Wine-Banks will take us inside her trial-by-fire experience as a Watergate prosecutor and will examine the legacy of Watergate fifty years on.

The program will be followed by a book signing.

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Hostages No More: The Fight for Education Freedom and the Future of the American Child with Betsy DeVos

Gand Rapids - Join the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum and the Gerald R. Ford Foundation for an evening with former Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos. DeVos will discuss her new book, Hostages No More, in which she offers her reflections about working in the Trump administration and shares her thoughts on education reform.

The program will be followed by a book signing.

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