The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County and the City of Hastings Downtown Development Authority have collaborated to bring Art Hops to Hastings since 2004. The Art Hops are a fun evening of one-night only gallery shows in various downtown stores. Local and regional artists display and sell their original creations inside participating businesses. We invite individuals of all ages to participate in this social and engaging community event filled with great art and shopping. The Art Hops are typically held from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. on Friday evenings. APPLE STREET ART HOP! Friday, September 19th, 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sponsored by Centennial Wireless The Thornapple Arts Council along with the City of Hastings Downtown Development Authority present the fourth of five Art Hops planned for the 2008 season on September 19th from 5-8PM on Apple Street in downtown Hastings. Please check our calendar for upcoming Art Hops... the next art hop will be the Holiday Art Hop on December 5th. For artists who are interested in participating, please go here for information/application. Go back to programs page.