The exhibit encompasses twenty years of teaching and practice in Grand Valleys School of Communications, formed in 1983. All majors within the school are represented with such pieces as photographs, journalistic text, video works, advertising campaign work, and a one-act play. The exhibition will change midway in order to showcase more works, and will be complemented by guest speakers and special events.
In addition to the Opening Reception held on January 8, there will be a Second Opening Reception at the Art Gallery on February 11, 5-7 p.m. Immediately following the reception, alumnus Gary Morrison will present his one-act play, Hi, I'm Ernie Pyle, a tribute to the men and women who fought in WWII as told through the dispatches of Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Ernie Pyle. The performance begins at 7 p.m. in the PACs Sherman Van Solkema Recital Hall, and is open to the public free of charge.
The Art Gallery is located in the Performing Arts Center and is open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and on Thursdays until 7 p.m. For more information call (616) 331-2564.
