News from Grand Valley State University

Visual and Media Arts

New endowed professorship established to help students experience 'the artistic and intellectual power of painting'

The Duisterhof Endowed Professorship in Visual and Media Arts will begin in the fall.

Feb 26, 2025


GVSU Arts Celebration to offer engagement with top artists

Several fall events are planned for the GVSU and West Michigan communities.

Sep 25, 2024


Many GVSU connections thread throughout ArtPrize

The influence of Grand Valley is threaded throughout ArtPrize, with students and faculty sharing their work with the community.

Sep 13, 2024


New Padnos Distinguished Artist-in-Residence eager to embed in community, guide students

Katya Grokhovsky, an interdisciplinary artist, is starting the residency in August.

Jun 20, 2024


Tribeca Festival to present world premiere of latest release by GVSU filmmaker

The movie "Vulcanizadora," by Joel Potrykus, was filmed in Grand Rapids and near Manistee.

Jun 4, 2024


VMA faculty member earns Smithsonian award

Norwood Viviano will receive a mid-career artist award and have his work exhibited at the National Building Museum in Washington, D.C.

Apr 29, 2024




GVSU to host first-ever Laker Con comics celebration

The three-day celebration of the comic arts will include expert panels and presentations, an artist market, a cosplay contest and more.

Sep 28, 2023