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Celebrate National Poetry Month: Poetry in Action: Artists wrestled here!

April 1, 2026

April is National Poetry Month, and it�s the perfect time to pick up a pencil or quill and start flexing those creative muscles to write. Need inspirations? Use the GVAM collection as the starting point for your literary creativity!

Inspired by Spring: The Bard of Avon

April 1, 2026

T.S. Elliot once wrote, �April is the cruelest month,� but William Shakespeare certainly didn�t agree with that.

Green: The Color of Life and Death

March 1, 2026

While green is the most common color in nature, historically, it has been one of the most difficult pigments for artists to recreate. So difficult, it's even been deadly at times.

Interiors and Exteriors: Spaces Worth Remembering

February 1, 2026

What memories come to mind when you hear the word �home�? Do you envision the structure itself, or a meaningful space or object within it?

The Art of Attracting Birds: February is National Bird Feeding Month

February 1, 2026

National Bird Feeding Month isn�t just for the birds- it also gives humans some backyard entertainment during the cold winter months as well!

Brief Moments of Everyday America: Real Photo Postcards

January 1, 2026

The year 2026 is a year to celebrate those who have been part of major historical events, as well as to appreciate daily American life.

Twelve Months in Stories: Reviewing 2025

December 1, 2025

Stories help us learn, connect, and us feel like we belong. We hope that the stories we have shared through our collection, the art in our buildings, our exhibitions, and programs continue to spark empathy, curiosity, and understanding throughout GVSU.