Access over 20,000 works of art from across the globe in the online database. Use the links below to quickly find artwork related to a specific subject or collection, or in a campus building. Or check out database hints and tutorials here.

• Organized by Topic
• Featured Collections
• Artworks by Building
• Art at GVSU app

Teach with visual thinking strategies using the online art collection, dive into visual literacy pedagogy, or collaborate with Art Gallery staff to create cross-disciplinary learning experiences that link the visual arts to other fields of study. 

• Visual Thinking Strategies
• Visual Literacy 
• Art in the Classroom Stories
• Fin de Siécle French Prints Learning Resources

Annual exhibitions explore the intersection of artistic expression and other fields of study. Bring your class to a gallery this semester to explore artwork through the lens of your curriculum or email to schedule a virtual visit. Each exhibition is presented online along with a list of recommended readings, related resources, and a quick-reference learning guide.

Winter 2021 Exhibitions

• Vera Klement | Learning Guide
• The Art of the People: Contemporary Anishinaabe Artists | Learning Guide
• Artifacts of Identity: Persona and the Modern Tintype | Learning Guide
• Carnivals, Cognac, and Cycling

GVSU students are invited to submit their thoughts on an artwork from the collection. Perhaps you've noticed a particularly compelling painting in your res hall? Or maybe you can't stop looking at the sculpture outside your classroom? Or you've browsed the online Art Collection and found a series of artworks that speak to you! Gather your thoughts, type up 200-300 words and submit your perspective via the online form to be published on the Student Perspectives on the Art Collection blog! 

Students are invited to engage with the art collection, explore exhibitions, and participate in learning events. Use the links below to learn more.

• INT 100/201 Events
• Exhibition & Collection Related Events

Job opportunities for GVSU students with the art gallery are available each semester. Student worker positions support a variety of roles at the gallery including the installation and care of artwork, supporting the online collection database, managing social media, and supporting educational programming. Visit the Handshake portal to view and apply for available positions.