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Portraiture: Paintings to Photographs
August 1, 2022
Portraiture, the human desire to capture our own likeness, is one of the oldest art forms. Learn more about portraiture in the GVSU art collection.
Tiny Art, Big Stories: The History of Mughal Miniature Paintings
July 7, 2022
At a distance, Indian miniature paintings convey vividly colorful stories of scripture, people, and events throughout the ages. On closer examination, they are a kaleidoscope of tiny, intricate brushstrokes applied delicately with a single-haired brush.
The Craft of Textile Art
June 1, 2022
From the clothes we wear to the decorative rugs on our floors, we interact with textiles every day. Learn more about the textile works in the GVSU art collection.
Viva Cinco de Mayo
May 1, 2022
In the 1960s, Mexican American activists within the growing civil rights movement began celebrating Cinco de Mayo as a reminder of Mexico�s victory over France in the 1860s and as a celebration of Mexican culture. The date became a symbol of social and cu
Spend Slow Art Day with the GVSU Art Collection
March 28, 2022
Most people view a work of art for 15-30 seconds or less and often feel that they don�t have the tools or expertise to understand it. Slow Art Day encourages viewers to look for longer and discover on their own without expertise.
Celebrating Women's History from Behind the Lens
February 22, 2022
The GVSU Art Gallery recognizes all the amazing women artists of the GVSU art collection beyond just the month of March, but we take this opportunity, Women�s History Month, to highlight a few of the women photographers in our collection.
Out of the Box: A Look at Works in Storage
January 31, 2022
The GVSU permanent collection has over 20,000 works of art. Many of the works of art are on public display. Ever wonder about the rest of the artwork tucked away in the GVSU Art Gallery storage facility?
New to the Collection: Highlights from 2021
December 7, 2021
In 2021 we continued adding artwork to the collection to support our commitment to diversifying artists represented on campus. Check out these new additions!
Art Matters
November 8, 2021
Before embarking on a mission to fill a new five-story health center with works of art at every turn, the Grand Valley Art Gallery team considered terms such as empathy and innovation. Also, compassion. Diversity. Teamwork. Mindfulness. Community. Outr
GVSU represented in ArtPrize through art, venues and sponsorship
September 16, 2021
The GVSU Art Gallery also set up an on-demand educational opportunity involving two pieces.