Open Shelf
Downtown, Grand Rapids, MI

The Spark (KCAD / Ferris State)

Heads up: Focused on KCAD students and alumni plus local West Michigan artists and makers.

KCAD's downtown shop selling prints, decor, stationery and jewelry by KCAD students, alumni and West Michigan makers.

Location
Downtown, Grand Rapids, MI
Address
17 Fountain St NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Pitch method
Form, Email
Terms
Consignment: the artist gets 60% and The Spark keeps 40% (per their page, checked 2026-11-03).
Buying model
Consignment
Split & fees
60% of each sale to the brand
Local only
Yes: KCAD students/alumni and local West Michigan artists and makers
Carries
Prints, Art, Home, Stationery, Jewelry, Gifts
Instagram
@@TheSparkGR
Last verified
2026-11-03

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