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 public lectures, workshops, and other events, invitations to member-exclusive events throughout the year, sneak peeks at upcoming exhibitions and new acquisitions, newsletter mailings, private events with the Curators and Director of Galleries and Collections.
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
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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
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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
Cosplay Makers' Circles
September 3, 2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A social space for individuals who want to hang out and work on their projects. Bring a project to work on, something to share with others, or come to get input and inspiration from the collective. Do...
Global Laker Fest
September 4, 2024 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Come check out the Art Gallery’s table at Global Laker Fest! We’ll be there with an activity inspired by Alynn Guerra, a local artist who is featured in A Single Thread and the Art Gallery’s...
Cosplay Makers' Circles
September 10, 2024 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
A social space for individuals who want to hang out and work on their projects. Bring a project to work on, something to share with others, or come to get input and inspiration from the collective. Do...
Tour the Gordon Gallery (Pew Campus)
September 13, 2024 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
During ArtPrize, the Gordon Gallery will be open for extra hours! Visit us for a tour of work by artist Mathias Alten. Take a moment to relax surrounded by art and air conditioning, and then make sure...
Tour the Gordon Gallery (Pew Campus)
September 13, 2024 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
During ArtPrize, the Gordon Gallery will be open for extra hours! Visit us for a tour of work by artist Mathias Alten. Take a moment to relax surrounded by art and air conditioning, and then make sure...
