The GVSU Art Museum can integrate artwork into your classroom discussions, assignments, projects, and more. Check out our calendar to see if one of our already planned events meets a goal for your students or reach out to us directly to plan something tailored to your needs. We can bring artwork to your classroom; you can visit our art storage or office spaces; or book a tour of an exhibition or space on campus. 

The GVSU Art Museum team can work with faculty one-on-one to create lesson plans or assignments. Whether you are looking for a behind-the-scenes experience, something hands-on, a creative usage of art in your classroom, or a more traditional assignment, we are here to assist you.

Do you feel like your students are struggling with burnout or are more stressed than usual? Studies suggest that over 60% of U.S. college students report feeling very stressed, and on GVSU’s Counseling Center website, stress and anxiety are listed as top concerns for GVSU students. One unique offering we can bring to your classroom is an art-making experience. An art experience can be tailored to your curriculum, but we can also engage your students in conversation about wellness, showcase artworks that support this theme, and offer a mindfully guided art-making activity to help students reduce stress. While this might seem unusual in the college classroom, reports from other U.S. colleges show that bringing artmaking into the classroom or into college social settings can help reduce cortisol, increase dopamine, and create a feeling of belonging among students.

To talk with us about creating a curriculum connection, please contact:

Jessica Sundstrom, Learning and Outreach Manager [email protected]