Friends of Art
The Grand Valley State University Friends of Art is a group dedicated to supporting the GVSU art collection, art on campus, exhibitions, and events. Membership perks include early RSVP access to exclusive swag, workshops and other events, invitations to member-exclusive events throughout the year, free drinks or discounts at The Borough Coffee Shop, and more!
Every member will receive an exclusive welcome packet featuring artwork from the collection. The first 50 to sign up under the Benefactor level will receive an original print by Cyril Lixenberg, gifted from the Lixenberg family.
Membership Levels
Student - FREE
- Newsletter subscription
- Welcome gift
- early access to exhibitions
- early registration access for workshops, field trips, and other learning experiences
- invitations to student-member-only events
- Coupon for one free drink at The Borough, plus other
opportunities for discounts throughout the year
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Young Professional - $35/year
- Newsletter subscription
- Virtual welcome gift
- Early access to exhibitions
- Early registration access for workshops, field trips, and other learning experiences
- Invitations to member-only events
- 5% discount at The Borough
Join Today
Enthusiast - $75/year
- Newsletter subscription
- Virtual welcome gift
- Early access to exhibitions
- Early registration access for workshops, field trips, and other learning experiences
- Invitations to member-only events
- 10% discount at The Borough
- Behind the scenes tours of the collection, exhibitions, and new spaces on campus (like the newly built DCIH)
- Invitation to ‘Collections and Coffee with Curators’ events, virtually or in-person
Benefactor - $500/year
- Newsletter subscription
- Virtual welcome gift
- Early access to exhibitions
- Early registration access for workshops, field trips, and other learning experiences
- Invitations to member-only events
- 10% discount at The Borough
- Behind-the-scenes tours of the collection, exhibitions, and new spaces on campus (like the newly built DCIH)
- Invitation to ‘Cocktails with the Director' events
- Special art give-away for this inaugural year
Events
Brick by Brick: A Printmaking Pop-Up
March 18, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Looking for a creative escape? Join us on campus for a unique DIY session where childhood nostalgia meets professional art-making. We’re reimagining Lego Dots as relief printing plates to create...
Stamp-A-Palooza!
April 8, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Learn to make your own stamps out of pink erasers, and join us for a laidback and collaborative night! No experience is necessary, and materials will be provided while supplies last. This...
Foam Prints
April 15, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Take a break from studying and explore how to take basic craft foam and transform it into an amazing print! This event is part of GVAM's spring Passport to Printmaking, and is...
Friends of Alten Spring Event
May 7, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Friends of Alten members are invited to join us for Mathias Alten: A Giant Among Us. This special conversation will feature local tour guide Caroline Cook, who will share insights into the...
