Friends of Art
The Grand Valley State University Friends of Art is a group dedicated to supporting the GVSU art collection, art on campus, exhibitions, and events. Membership perks include early RSVP access to exclusive swag, workshops and other events, invitations to member-exclusive events throughout the year, free drinks or discounts at The Borough Coffee Shop, and more!
Every member will receive an exclusive welcome packet featuring artwork from the collection. The first 50 to sign up under the Benefactor level will receive an original print by Cyril Lixenberg, gifted from the Lixenberg family.
Membership Levels
Student - FREE
- Newsletter subscription
- Welcome gift
- early access to exhibitions
- early registration access for workshops, field trips, and other learning experiences
- invitations to student-member-only events
- Coupon for one free drink at The Borough, plus other
opportunities for discounts throughout the year
Join Today
Young Professional - $35/year
- Newsletter subscription
- Virtual welcome gift
- Early access to exhibitions
- Early registration access for workshops, field trips, and other learning experiences
- Invitations to member-only events
- 5% discount at The Borough
Join Today
Enthusiast - $75/year
- Newsletter subscription
- Virtual welcome gift
- Early access to exhibitions
- Early registration access for workshops, field trips, and other learning experiences
- Invitations to member-only events
- 10% discount at The Borough
- Behind the scenes tours of the collection, exhibitions, and new spaces on campus (like the newly built DCIH)
- Invitation to ‘Collections and Coffee with Curators’ events, virtually or in-person
Benefactor - $500/year
- Newsletter subscription
- Virtual welcome gift
- Early access to exhibitions
- Early registration access for workshops, field trips, and other learning experiences
- Invitations to member-only events
- 10% discount at The Borough
- Behind-the-scenes tours of the collection, exhibitions, and new spaces on campus (like the newly built DCIH)
- Invitation to ‘Cocktails with the Director' events
- Special art give-away for this inaugural year
Events
Opening Reception: Between Rooms
January 14, 2026 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
What does "home" mean to you? Join us at the reception of Between Rooms to see how artists can interpret this concept which means something different to all of us. Meet the artists, socialize...
Between Rooms: After Glow
January 14, 2026 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
After the official reception ends, the After Glow begins! GVSU students can come to the PAC Lobby from 7 - 8 PM for a hot cocoa bar and desserts. Check out the art in Between Rooms, meet some...
Meet the Artists: Gallery Chat
January 15, 2026 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Meet three of the four artists from the exhibition Between Rooms! Rachelle Wunderink, Sarah Sproule, and Maddie May will chat about the overall themes of the exhibition and share insights on their...
Friends of Art: Collage Weaving Workshop
January 15, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Explore a creative blend of collage and weaving using only paper and found materials with Rachelle Wunderink, one of the artists featured in the Between Rooms exhibition. Participants will cut,...
Surreal Soiree
February 11, 2026 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Take a break from schoolwork and join us for our Surreal Soiree! Let your creativity flow through collage inspired by the mini exhibition “Take Surrealism Seriously” featuring work from...
