Grand Valley State University holds the second-largest art collection in the state of Michigan. Artwork is thoughtfully incorporated into every university building, creating a virtually borderless museum that spans all our beautiful campuses. 

But the artwork doesn’t end inside the buildings. Public sculptures are scattered throughout GVSU’s campuses, transforming outdoor spaces by giving physical form to the university’s identity, history, and values. From local historical figures to abstract sculptures surrounded by lore, each sculpture you walk by has a story to tell.

The next time you pass an outdoor sculpture, take a moment to stop and look. Public art invites us to pause, notice our surroundings, and see familiar spaces in new ways. Whether you’re encountering a sculpture for the first time or passing one you’ve seen many times before, there is always something new to discover when you take the time to look.

Explore outdoor Sculptures in the collection