Stuart B. and Barbara H. Padnos Student Gallery
The Stuart B. and Barbara H. Padnos Student Gallery is a unique venue on the Grand Valley State University Allendale Campus. Its primary function is to offer students the opportunity to organize, execute and host exhibitions. In the recent past, students have organized, juried and installed various exhibitions and events for a variety of audiences. The Gallery space is regularly programmed with BFA thesis shows, exhibitions and showcased projects from individual classes.
Padnos Student Gallery Call for Proposals Fall 2023
Please fill this form out by the end of the day on April 10th, 2023 if you are interested in proposing something for the Padnos Gallery in the Fall of 2023. The form is designed to be easy to submit with but does ask for some support information to better understand what you are proposing.
Padnos Gallery Proposal Form Fall 2023
If you have questions but want to submit, there is a spot for those questions at the bottom. If you prefer to ask questions before submitting, or have issues with the submission process, please to reach out to the Gallery Director using the contact below. Proposals will be reviewed and accepted/declined soon after they are submitted so the gallery schedule can be created for next fall. This form is open to all VMA Students, Faculty & Staff.
Dulcee Boehm
[email protected]
Curator of Visual Resources & Gallery Director
Experience the Padnos Student Gallery Exhibitions
Visit the Stuart B. and Barbara H. Padnos Art & Design Student Gallery to experience the works on display this semester. The Gallery is located on the Lower Level of Calder Art Center, there are both stairs and an elevator for visitor access.
Other Campus Galleries
Grand Valley State University Art Gallery
The GVSU Art Gallery organizes and maintains an active exhibition schedule in six different gallery spaces across two campuses. In addition, it is the venue for several BFA thesis shows every semester. The gallery staff also oversees GVSU's extensive art collection which includes over 5000 works. It features a wide range of media by nationally and internationally recognized artists, faculty, alumni, and many Michigan-based visual artists. These are on view in buildings throughout the Allendale, Grand Rapids, Holland, Muskegon, and Traverse City campuses.
Grand Valley State University Art Gallery
https://www.gvsu.edu/artgallery/
Portal Spaces
In addition to formal galleries, the Department of Visual and Media Arts includes other areas to showcase student work. Faculty use these spaces, on a rotating basis, to display projects from a single class or to highlight student portfolios.
Padnos Student Gallery Forms and Information
Gallery Director Information
For questions about Gallery Exhibitions, please contact:
Curator of Visual Resources Dulcee Boehm
Gallery Director
Calder Arts Center
(616) 331-3486
[email protected]