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
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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
Drop-in Gallery Tour
October 14, 2024 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Head to the gallery for a drop-in tour of A Single Thread: Being Latinx in West Michigan. Registration appreciated but not required!
Opening Reception: A Single Thread at AllArtWorks
October 26, 2024 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
A Single Thread: Being Latinx in West Michigan / Un Solo Hilo: Ser Latine en Oeste Michigan has a second location! For two weeks, visit AllArtWorks in downtown Grand Rapids to see additional work by...
Drop-in, Take Away: Art Making at Kirkhof
October 30, 2024 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Find the Art Gallery at a table in Kirkhof and create a rainbow scratch print pumpkin for Halloween inspired by Alynn Guerra, an artist currently on display in A Single Thread: Being Latinx in West...
Inside the Walls: Examining the Impact of the Arts
November 6, 2024 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Join GVSU professor Dr. Jacquelynn Doyon-Martin and Bellamy Creek Program Director Aaron Yore-VanOosterhout as they lead a panel discussion on incarceration, education, and the arts. Hear first-hand...
Drop-in Gallery Tour
November 8, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Head to the gallery for a drop-in tour of A Single Thread: Being Latinx in West Michigan. This is the last day of the exhibition, so make sure to check it out before it's over! Registration...
