News from Grand Valley State University

Arts

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 in photos: Laker performing artists explore fragility in special Meijer Gardens presentation

Performers from Grand Valley's Dance and Theater Departments presented "FRAGILE," Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

Feb 24, 2025


Theater and dance students will perform at Meijer Gardens

Admission for GVSU students who want to attend Saturday's performance is free.

Feb 20, 2025


University art collection has new name: GVSU Art Museum

The change reflects the scope of operations for the robust collection.

Nov 7, 2024


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



GVSU in photos: Student performers immerse themselves in 'Utopia'

The performances were at the Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.

Feb 26, 2024