Visual and Media Arts
Visual and media arts faculty earns prestigious national fellowship
Norwood Viviano, associate professor of sculpture and foundations and area coordinator for sculpture, is one of 50 recipients of United States Artists' 2026 USA Fellowship, a highly competitive award that supports artists across disciplines.
Jan 29, 2026
New Padnos Distinguished Artist-in-Residence sharing art inspired by natural world – including Valley Campus outdoor installation
Maria Gambino will serve in the role for the Department of Visual and Media Arts.
Oct 22, 2025
GVSU Arts Celebration to feature range of free events
The slate of events showcasing visual, performing and literary arts will continue through November.
Oct 3, 2025
Laker connections to ArtPrize continue
Grand Valley has had connections to the international art competition throughout its 15-year history.
Sep 18, 2025
New endowed professorship established to help students experience 'the artistic and intellectual power of painting'
The Duisterhof Endowed Professorship in Visual and Media Arts will begin in the fall.
Feb 26, 2025
GVSU Arts Celebration to offer engagement with top artists
Several fall events are planned for the GVSU and West Michigan communities.
Sep 25, 2024
Many GVSU connections thread throughout ArtPrize
The influence of Grand Valley is threaded throughout ArtPrize, with students and faculty sharing their work with the community.
Sep 13, 2024
New Padnos Distinguished Artist-in-Residence eager to embed in community, guide students
Katya Grokhovsky, an interdisciplinary artist, is starting the residency in August.
Jun 20, 2024
Tribeca Festival to present world premiere of latest release by GVSU filmmaker
The movie "Vulcanizadora," by Joel Potrykus, was filmed in Grand Rapids and near Manistee.
Jun 4, 2024
