Arts
Mathias Alten at 150
This is the story of an immigrant who settled in West Michigan, withstood the isolation of a pandemic, and celebrated the beauty found in his local surroundings.
Off-stage presence
Rising choreographer and director, with Chicago theater credits, draws lessons from his performances.
Pride Month mural carries special meaning for artist
Joey Salamon '10 created a commissioned mural on a block-long swath of pavement in downtown Grand Rapids to commemorate Pride Month.
All the feels
Six free events in the fall are Grand Valley's gift to the community to celebrate the positive impact of the arts.
If you write it, they will come
Alumni created University Wits in 2012, a nonprofit organization that provides local theater enthusiasts an opportunity to learn and grow in the craft of performing arts.
More than a diagnosis
Examining a painting and discussing with classmates is a typical day in the life of students majoring in the visual arts. It was new territory for students majoring in health professions.
ArtPrize everlasting
More than 16,000 pieces of art reside in Grand Valley's permanent collection, many of which have found a home at the university after competing in ArtPrize.
Spotlighting the arts
For the past 15 years, West Michigan audiences have enjoyed a series of six free events every fall at Grand Valley that celebrate the positive impact of the arts.
Where art thou, Bard to Go?
Traveling student theater company brings Shakespeare's works to schools around the world