Students
in Art and Design at GVSU can participate in several off-campus programs and
classes. These opportunities allow them to exhibit their work, expand their
artistic communities and transform their guided classroom experiences into
Working collaboratively, students in this semester-long seminar locate and create
an off-campus venue to house a themed exhibition of their work. Recently, these
class projects have focused on the connections between community, local history,
performance, and public art. In addition, students explore the broader issues
and skills associated with exhibition design and preparation as well as gallery
management.
The department regularly hosts Crit-O-Rama with participation from the art departments
of area colleges. This lively event enables students to meet and see the work
of their peers from other institutions. Highlights include presentations from
visiting artists about their professional practice and a marathon critique session
where students discuss their work with the speakers and art faculty from around
Grand Rapids.
GVSU students can also work with local arts organizations to obtain off-campus
exhibition spaces in the city of Grand Rapids. These sites have been used for
individual as well as collaborative shows and are becoming increasingly popular
settings for BFA thesis exhibitions.
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