Phone: 616-331-2563
GVSU Art Gallery
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1121 Performing Arts Center
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI 49401
GEORGE AND BARBARA GORDON GALLERY
The Gordon Gallery houses an important collection of works of art created by one of West Michigan’s most significant painters, Mathias J. Alten (1871 – 1938). These oil paintings on canvas constitute a remarkable cross-section of the artistic work created by this celebrated American regionalist, often referred to as the Dean of Michigan Painters.  The collection is a generous gift to Grand Valley State University from Mr. and Mrs. George and Barbara Gordon, in whose honor this special gallery in the Richard M. DeVos Center is named.  

The Alten collection now includes over 60 paintings by numerous donors and the Gordon Gallery has recently been expanded to accommodate the growing collection.

GORDON GALLERY HOURS:
Friday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM







Click here to view our online collection of Mathais Alten paintings and papers.


Download the Gordon Gallery Brochure (pdf): page 1 | page 2

Download the Mathias Alten Poem (pdf): page 1 | page 2


Click here for directions to the Gordon Gallery.
  Last Modified Date: March 23, 2009
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