Grand Valley State University (GVSU) holds the second largest art collection in the state of Michigan. Artwork is thoughtfully incorporated into every university building, creating a virtually borderless museum that spans all of our beautiful campuses. The GVSU Art Gallery team empowers our community to engage with visual narratives that align with university values through diverse exhibitions, learning events, resources, and unparalleled access to art. 

We believe that visual art-viewing experiences have the power to spark conversations, action, and reflection on core themes of social justice, human rights, and empathy that align with the university's philosophy of liberal education. 

Scroll on to learn more about what we do.

The Collection

Search the art collection online, browse artwork by academic topic, or locate artwork by building. Learn how our highly trained staff follow nationally recognized standards for art handling and care. 

Art in Public Spaces

The artwork selection process for each space is a collaborative effort between our staff and faculty or department staff, resulting in artwork that enhances and supports learning experiences.

Exhibitions

Each semester we activate our galleries with temporary exhibitions, as well as curate art in select spaces integrated into campus buildings.

Learning

We present events, activities, and resources related to exhibitions and art on campus. We also collaborate with departments and individual faculty to develop additional opportunities.