About the Archive
The GVSU Art Gallery permanent collection now numbers over 9,000 works of art, most of which are on view in university buildings on campuses in Allendale, Grand Rapids, Holland, Muskegon, and Traverse City. The collection features works in a wide range of media by faculty, students and alumni, and many of Michigan's finest visual artists, including one of the largest collections of drawings, prints, and paintings by Steven Duren. Numerous works by renowned national and international artists, including Sam Gilliam, Olga and Alexander Florensky, Cyril Lixenberg, and Mathias Alten enhance the collection. In addition, the collection boasts a number of outstanding gifts by patrons and friends of the university.
The launching of this online collection database represents many years of work. The bulk of the current layout, design, and framework was completed in the last year and new features and improvements are ongoing. We would like to thank those at Collective Access for not only providing us with this open-source framework but also for their countless hours of support.
Please feel free to send any comments and questions to the GVSU Art Gallery.
Art Gallery Mission Statement
The mission of the Grand Valley State University Art Gallery is to encourage appreciation and understanding of art and its role in society through direct engagement with original works of art. The Art Gallery acquires, preserves, interprets, exhibits, and otherwise makes accessible works of art for the benefit of a variety of audiences, in support of the interdisciplinary educational goals of the University and for the benefit of the community at large.
The mission of the Grand Valley State University Art Gallery is to encourage appreciation and understanding of art and its role in society through direct engagement with original works of art. The Art Gallery acquires, preserves, interprets, exhibits, and otherwise makes accessible works of art for the benefit of a variety of audiences, in support of the interdisciplinary educational goals of the University and for the benefit of the community at large.
Art Gallery Vision Statement
To shape and enrich the quality of life for the residents and visitors of Grand Valley State University and to become a leader in the areas of art appreciation and interdisciplinary education for the local community.
To shape and enrich the quality of life for the residents and visitors of Grand Valley State University and to become a leader in the areas of art appreciation and interdisciplinary education for the local community.
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