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Painting of two women holding nets, surrounded by butterflies. House in background.

Borrowed Art: Bringing Collections Together

Having loans on exhibit is common practice for museums. It is rare for a single museum’s collection to contain all the works of art needed to adequately tell the story of an exhibition.

Exhibit Gender Women Artists

Published September 1, 2026 by Nicole Webb

Yellow, black and white poster with the image of a woman, Sylvia Ray Rivera, holding up her arm in protest.

Transgender Day of Visibility

Exploring diverse identities through art can be a powerful way to enhance awareness, foster empathy, and deepen our understanding of the world.

Gender GVSU Art Museum Collection

Published March 14, 2025 by Nicole Webb

Abstract mixed media piece with a dark gray, white and yellow background with a much more detailed black, white, and pink grid at center.

Women of Abstract Art

Born at the beginning of the 20th century, abstract art is marked by its freedom of color, shape, and lack of conventional composition. Since then, female artists have embraced, and even championed, abstraction.

Abstract Art Gender Women Artists

Published March 1, 2024 by Nicole Webb

Abstract, glossy painting in fleshy shades of pink and cream.

Empowering Female Artists

The GVSU Art Gallery strives to bring recognition to the achievements of all women artists from all periods and nationalities, including local, national, international and GVSU alum artists.

Gender Women Artists

Published March 1, 2023 by Nicole Webb

Page last modified October 1, 2026