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A Borderless Museum
Growing the GVSU Art Collection Endowment
Grand Valley State University is leading in innovative ways to provide access to art for students, the community, and the state. For years, the goal was to build the collection. Now the primary need has shifted to focus on increasing and sustaining access for all. Students of all majors can engage with the collection every day on-campus or online, utilize art in their courses to learn visual literacy and analysis, and experience different cultures and points of view. While our vision is unlimited, our resources are not. To support this work we've established the GVSU Art Collection Endowment fund and are accepting gifts from donors to provide stable support and fully realize the potential of our borderless museum.
What Makes the GVSU Art Collection Endowment Unique:
- A full 50 percent of the collection is displayed in over 130 buildings on all 7 campuses and regional centers.
- Grand Valley has built the second largest art collection in Michigan.
- The collection includes 25,000+ works of art.
- The university partners with 11 corporate, museum, and university collections throughout West Michigan to make even more art accessible digitally.
- A gift to this endowment could also make you a Friends of Art member.
Hear from Art Museum Director of Galleries and Collections, Nathan Kemler about the future of the GVSU art collection, exhibitions, galleries, and more.
Other Opportunities to Give
George and Barbara Gordon Endowment for the Gordon Gallery
Provides funds for the upkeep of the Gordon Gallery, conservation of the Mathias J. Alten painting collection, and general support of the GVSU Art Museum.
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Mathias J. Alten Endowment
Preserves, protects, and promotes the artwork and reputation of Mathias Alten in the Gordon Gallery. Giving to this fund at any amount comes with automatic membership to the Friends of Alten group.
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Anita M. Gilleo Endowment for the Mathias J. Alten Catalogue Raisonné
To be used for the ongoing maintenance and additions to the Mathias J. Alten Catalogue Raisonné by GVSU, and the subsequent support of the collection database system.
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Wendy & Edgar Marty Catalogue Raisonné Endowed Fellowship for Students
To offer financial assistance and mentorship for an undergraduate student(s) to work on an art research or publication project with the GVSU Art Museum and a faculty member through the GVSU Center for Undergraduate Scholar Engagement.
Learn more about the Wendy and Edgar Marty Endowed Fellowship
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Art Museum Capital Expansion Project
A purpose-driven building dedicated to the intersection of art access, innovation, and community will expand this legacy by creating new pathways for collaboration, immersive learning, and community connection. Empowering students to see, think, and create the world anew.
Learn More About Us
Over 28,000 works of art
12+ changing exhibitions every year
Everything is digitized
Thousands of artwork are on view in every GVSU building - we call it our borderless museum.
Exhibition galleries are located on both Valley and City campuses
From our online collection database, to our digital learning guides, and our mobile app (Art at GVSU) - artwork is always accessible.