Art Prize For Mothers

Michigan, Grand Rapids September 18–October 3, 2026 is Art Prize and the perfect time for a demonstration. Art Prize transforms downtown Grand Rapids into a living art gallery, with installations, performances, and interactive experiences across 200+ venues. The perfect time to hold a demonstration.

Location:

County Building in the front and the back. Each day at 12:00PM (noon) and then again at 6:00PM

Bring signs that read:

Custody Sold In Kent Count

(Judge) Sells Custody

Custody for Sale since 2000

Commissioners Don't Care

Noncustodial Mothers are encouraged to have a doll that represents each of their babies and a sign that says, "Kent County Sold My Babies," Mothers whose children were stolen by Protection Services are welcome as it's the same court system.

If you are interested in more event happening for mothers in Family Court see the Network Calendar.

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