This free event will showcase the artwork of 13 local artists at 13 different shops on 1st Ave. NW and 3rd St. NW (just north of the river)in Grand Rapids. The event will kick off on the evening of May 15th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm with an opening reception at each of the shops. The artist will be on hand to meet and greet attendees and to talk about their art. The Gallery Hop will carry on throughout the following week until May 24th with regular shop hours 9am to 5pm.