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Explore. Discover. Share. In addition, the Art Gallery has 5 rotating exhibition galleries that change every semester.

The permanent collection now numbers nearly 20,000 works of art, most of which are on view in university buildings on campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids, Holland, Muskegon, Detroit, and Traverse City.

08/27/2026

Since classes are over and campus is quieter, we want to show off some of our favorite spots with our favorite art pieces!

Look at this case of pieces all by Wansoo Kim! Next time you’re in Kindschi, take the time to take a look at these.

Wansoo Kim, “Enforced Shape,” “Being Revealed,” “Reversal,” earthenware, Cone 9 Reduction, 2014, 2015.6.1, 2015.6.2, 2015.6.3, Gift of the Artist.

08/26/2026

Wanting to start a garden? Did you know that there is a Seed Library in the Library on Valley Campus? 🌱🪴

The Seed Library is located in the Mary Idema Pew Library on the 1st floor across from the Service Desk. There you will find a card catalogue housing an ever-changing variety of seeds, including vegetables, fruits, herbs, and flowers.

Dr. Ray Stevens, “Mission Garden,” Silver Gelatin Print, 1989, 1998.278.1.

08/25/2026

Need some travel inspo for your next trip? Look no further than our collection! 🗺️

Book your next flight and take a trip to England! 🏰🧳

Rebecca Hambleton, “The Ram Pub, Kingston, England,” Photograph, 2012, 2012.91.18, Gift of the Artist.

08/24/2026

We’re excited to welcome you to our newest exhibition, “Margin to Mainstream: Recognizing Women Artists”! Discover inspiring works and celebrate the creativity of women artists in our gallery. Stop by during our open hours—we can’t wait to see you!

Gallery Hours:
M/T/W/F: 10am-5pm
Th: 10am-7pm

08/21/2026

With students starting to move back, we’re gearing towards the end of summer!

James Brandess, “The Clock Tower,” Oil on Canvas, 1999, 2000.291.1b

08/20/2026

Since classes are over and campus is quieter, we want to show off some of our favorite spots with our favorite art pieces!

Recognize these pieces at the base of the stairwell in Padnos?

Sharon Sandberg, “Skull with Peppers,” Oil on Canvas, 1991, 1998.281.1.
Sharon Sandberg, “Skull Profile,” Oil on Canvas, 1991, 1998.280.1.

08/19/2026

Today is World Photo Day, so we’re sharing a photo piece in our collection! Don’t forget to check out all the different photography media that we have in our collection! 📸

If you want to explore more, you can go to our website gvsu.edu/artmuseum, click “The Collection”, scroll down, and click “Browse the Collection by Medium.”

Claudia S. Liberatore, “Untitled (Mom),” Hand-Colored Photographic Print, circa 1980, 2020.21.90, Gift of the Artist.

08/18/2026

Each week this summer we’ve been sharing a new location on campus with a piece of art in our collection. This month’s blog is on exploring art around campus! Take a walk through campus and get a glimpse of what is all around you by reading this blog!

To check this blog out and more, go to gvsu.edu/artmuseum and click “The Collection” header. Scroll down where you will see “Museum Blog”.

08/17/2026

Yesterday was World Honeybee Day! To celebrate, we want to highlight these yellow and black pollinators! 🐝🍯

Joel Grothaus, “Bee Hive / Skep,” Letterpress Printed Poster, circa 2018, 2018.46.3.

08/13/2026

Since classes are over and campus is quieter, we want to show off some of our favorite spots with our favorite art pieces!

I could just stare at this piece on the fourth flor of the Library for hours! 🖌️✂️

Rebecca Bartlett, “Untitled”, cut paper, 2007, 2007.L628.1. On Loan from Jill Eggers

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Allendale, MI
49401

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