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Membership

GVAM has two exciting membership groups with various tiers, which means there is something for no matter what your interest. Your support helps us maintain our collection, offer educational programs, and show several exhibitions each year. 

A large room with art on the wall in the background. In the midground is an artist standing and holding up an example of a mark-making project. The foreground has three tables with students sitting and listening to the artist.
Friends of Art Membership logo

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 public lectures, workshops, and other events, invitations to member-exclusive events throughout the year, sneak peeks at upcoming exhibitions and new acquisitions, newsletter mailings, private events with the Curators and Director of Galleries and Collections. 

Membership Levels:

  • Student - FREE
  • Young Professional - $35/year
  • Enthusiast - $75/year
  • Benefactor - $500/year

 

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Friends of Alten Membership logo

The Grand Valley State University Friends of Alten is a group of generous individuals from across West Michigan who believe in the value of art and preserving the work of legacy artists in the GVSU art collection, with special attention to Grand Rapids' own Mathias Alten. 

Gilded Frame level members receive a copy of the monograph Mathias J. Alten: An Evolving Legacy. Other membership perks include invitations to seasonal events including exhibition receptions, artist lectures, panel discussions, and more. 

Membership Levels

  • Paint Brush - $99 and under
  • Palette - $100 - $200
  • Canvas - $200 - $499
  • Gilded Frame - $500 and above 

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