This walking tour was inspired by the bestselling book “Rad American Women A-Z” by Kate Schatz, the tour features 27 works of public art on electrical boxes featuring portraits of #RadWomen from Angela Davis to Zora Neale Hurston. Learn about each public figure and the Rad Local Artist behind each artwork. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn and be inspired!

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
– One-hour walking tour around Downtown.
– We Walk In All Weather: Rain, shine or snow.
– No Registration Required – just drop in!

PARKING:
– Limited street parking is available on Monroe Center St NW and Ottawa Ave NW.
– Monroe Center Ramp at 37 Ionia Ave NW.
– Louis-Campau Ramp at 300 Monroe NW.

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PHOTO/VIDEO DISCLAIMER: For promotional purposes, this event will be photographed and recorded. If you prefer not to be in the promotional materials, please inform the photographer or videographer.

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ABOUT RAD WOMEN PUBLIC ART PROJECT:
In 2019, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. worked closely with The City of Grand Rapids, Lions & Rabbits and other partners to launch the Rad Women A-Z Initiative. The project is inspired by “Rad American Women A-Z: Rebels, Trailblazers and Visionaries Who Shaped Our History… And Our Future!” a New York Times bestselling book written by Kate Schatz and illustrated by Miriam Klein Stahl.

ABOUT DOWNTOWN GRAND RAPIDS INC:
As a partner of the City of Grand Rapids, Downtown Grand Rapids Inc. (DGRI) takes great pride in developing and enhancing the urban core of Grand Rapids. Our team is dedicated to investing in infrastructure, such as benches and trashcans, as well as organizing large-scale events like Relax at Rosa, World of Winter and Return to the River.

We are committed to creating a downtown area that is accessible to all and we believe that by enlivening public spaces, we can achieve that goal.