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
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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
Mending at the Archives
January 15, 2025 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Hey Lakers! Have some great wool socks but they're filled with holes? A favorite shirt with a stain? A tear in a sleeve? The Art Museum and the University Archives are all about protecting...
Opening Reception: Climate Matters: Our Changing and Resilient Planet
January 16, 2025 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Visit the PAC Gallery (Pac 1121) for the opening recpetion of Climate Matters: Our Changing and Resilient Planet. Engage with your GVSU community as you examine art that asks us how we can cast...
Postcard Collage!
February 13, 2025 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Head to Siedman House to collage your own postcard! The University Archives and the Art Museum both have large collections have vintage postcards. Take a break from midterm stress, check out some vintage...
Mending in the Museum
February 26, 2025 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Hey Lakers! Have some great wool socks but they're filled with holes? A favorite shirt with a stain? A tear in a sleeve? All your clothes are fine but you want to learn the skills to be prepared...
