Brandon Davis

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Grand Rapids seeks artist for gun violence memorial sculpture

Announced the memorial RFP on behalf of the city

Grand Rapids closed submissions for its $20,000 gun violence memorial on Oct. 16, three weeks after extending the deadline for artists tied up with ArtPrize. The city has named no winning artist and published no new selection schedule.

Updated Oct 28

Grand Rapids expands community violence prevention as city reports mixed crime trends

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As of September 2026: Leading the city's gun violence memorial project

Grand Rapids is doubling down on a public health approach to violence as its crime picture splits. City Manager Mark Washington reported Sept. 22 that property crimes fell 3% and car thefts slipped 2.7% in fiscal 2026, while crimes against people rose.

Updated Sep 23