SSD and the Visual Arts at GVSU
Exhibition of Art: April 2026
Artist Reception, Thursday, April 9, 5:00-6:30 p.m., Calder Art Center
Student Scholars Day is a celebration of student excellence in research and creative work at Grand Valley State University. One of the areas that exemplify the importance of these ideals is the Department of Visual and Media Arts. The department is made up of areas in Art Education, Art History, Film and Video Production, Photography, and Studio Art. During the 2026 Student Scholars Day event, the Department of Visual and Media Arts will curate exhibits that highlight the high standards of student scholarship in the department.
SSD Exhibit of Arts
Brett Colley - Printmaking
Highlighting the Works of Ella Kane – Double Emphasis: Illustration + Printmaking
Gabrielle Egnater - Sculpture
Trophies
Hybrid Castings
Jee Hwang - Sculpture
Painting: Structure, Materials, and Marks
Bill Hosterman - Printmaking
A Selection of Printmaking Works from Etching and Monotype 264 and 364
Hoon Lee - Ceramics
A Site of Inquiry
Kristin Reeves - Visual Studies
Sites of Reflection
Vinicius Rebello Lima - Graphic Design
From Abstraction to Information: Explorations in Typography
Stafford Smith - Photography
Constructed Realities
Renee Zettle-Sterling, Natalie Lowe, Robyn Kane-Haberkorn, and Mike Blair - Jewelry and Metalsmithing
Made You Look: Selected Work from the Jewelry and Metalsmithing program in VMA
To view artistic statements and student's presenting please visit this link: 2026 SSD Faculty Curated Art Exhibit