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Gerald R. Ford Library and Museum
Events and Exhibits Calendar
For information on events at the Ford Museum (Grand Rapids, Michigan) call (616) 254-0400
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EXHIBITS
The Life and Times of Gerald R. Ford
Opened September 2, 2008
ANN ARBOR -- A new permanent lobby exhibit presenting the timeline of
Gerald Ford’s life story, featuring over 100 seldom-seen documents
and photos from Library collections. Complements the Betty Ford Biography
permanent exhibit that opened in April 2008 celebrating her 90th birthday. |
Economy in Crisis, 1974 - 1975
February 17, 2009 to Winter 2010
ANN ARBOR -- Economic crises on an international scale are not new, and President Ford inherited a tough one in 1974. A new exhibit at the Ford Library in Ann Arbor shows how he attacked a witch's brew of inflation, recession, budget deficits, and oil supply worries.
This exhibit features rarely seen artifacts and archival materials from the Ford Library and Museum collections. |
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A Child in the White House - Caroline Kennedy’s Dolls
June 19 - August 31, 2009
GRAND RAPIDS -- More than 70 dolls and puppets from 30 countries were given to young Caroline Kennedy, beginning in 1961 when her family entered the White House through 1963 when tragedy ended their brief residency. Foreign dignitaries and first ladies – including Italy's Prime Minister Amintore Fanfani, the Ivory Coast's President Houphouet-Boigny, India's Indira Gandhi, Monaco's Princess Grace, and France's Madame de Gaulle – presented dolls to the First Daughter as state gifts. Other dolls in the collection were gifts from foreign citizens. On loan from the John F. Kennedy Library. |
Musings
June 19 - August 31, 2009
GRAND RAPIDS -- The word musing is based on the noun muse, meaning the goddess of art in Greek mythology, one of the nine daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne, goddess of memory. The Muses inspire and preside over the creative arts. On display beginning June 19, 2009 at the Gerald R. Ford Museum is a collection of art quilts created by members of the Studio Art Quilts Association or "SAQA." Included are 29 art quilts from across the United States.
The SAQA is a non profit organization whose mission is to promote the art quilt through education , exhibitions, professional development and documentation. The organization was founded in 1989 by a group of fifty artists and now has over two thousand members.
Sandra Sider, a contemporary quilt artist, critic and independent curator was the sole juror for Musings. In the past, Ms. Sider was the sole juror for numerous other SAQA quilt shows. She teaches art history and is a regular contributor to Fiberarts Magazine and other trade journals.
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Summer Fun!
Kids and Family Activities at the Museum (Grand Rapids)
Doll Day
Saturday, June 20
Children who bring their favorite doll to the Museum will
receive free admission. Exhibit tours will be given on the
hour from 10:00 AM through 4:00 PM. |
Doll-making Workshop
Monday, June 22 - Friday, June 26
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Have you ever wondered how your favorite doll was made? Join
Barbara McGregor, Education Specialist at the Gerald R. Ford
Presidential Museum as she instructs on the basics of doll-making.
The cost is $10.00 per person. All materials are included in the
class cost. Seats are limited, please call (616) 254-0384 to reserve
your spot! Ages: Upper Elementary. |
Children’s Crafts
Every Wednesday - Starting June 24- August 26
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Simple crafts for early elementary students. No reservations required!
Free with paid museum admission. |
Flags Galore
Saturday, July 4
Children will be able to create flags of varying sizes and materials while
visiting the Museum on Independence Day. Highlighting the activities will be the
creation of a canvas "handprint" flag. Each child will be able to add their
handprint using washable paint. Activities free with paid admission. |
SPEAKERS AND PROGRAMS
DEADLINES
Gerald R. Ford Foundation Research Travel Grants
March 15, 2010 (Spring)
September 15, 2010 (Fall)
ANN ARBOR -- Application deadline. The Gerald R. Ford Foundation awards several
research travel grants of up to $2,000 each in support of research in the holdings
of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library. A grant defrays travel, living, and
photocopy expenses of a research trip to the Ford Library. More
information.
Gerald R. Ford Scholar Award in
Honor of Robert M. Teeter
May 1, 2010
ANN ARBOR -- Application deadline. A grant of $5000 is awarded
annually to support dissertation research on any aspect of the United
States political process during the latter part of the 20th century. More information.
Last Updated: June 2, 2009
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