Visual and Media Arts
Visual and media arts seniors to showcase capstone works during multiple exhibitions
More than 50 students from the Visual and Media Arts Department will showcase works that represent the culmination of their educational journeys at Grand Valley. Various exhibitions will be on display on both the Allendale and Pew Grand Rapids campuses throughout the month of April.
Apr 3, 2018
Visual arts expert to discuss challenges, opportunities of producing art in Midwest during events
As a nationally recognized visual arts expert, James McAnally believes in the importance of art criticism in developing culture and sees both challenges and opportunities in producing art in the Midwest region of the U.S. McAnally will discuss his viewpoints and his career during multiple events on Grand Valley's Allendale Campus March 26-27 as a part of the Visual and Media Arts Department's Visiting Artist Series.
Mar 23, 2018
"Landscape painter of weird narratives" to discuss art and international inspirations during upcoming event
Melanie Daniel, Grand Valley's current Padnos Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, draws much of her inspiration from her time living in both British Columbia and Israel for much of her life. She has carved out a niche for herself in terms of preferred mediums, and labels herself as a "landscape painter of weird narratives," while also making videos on occasion. Having exhibited her work all over the world, Daniel will discuss her past projects during a special presentation at Grand Valley on March 28. The free event will be f
Mar 20, 2018
Visual and media arts exhibitions to spotlight student talent
Two exhibitions opening on the Allendale Campus in February will provide students in the Visual and Media Arts Department with opportunities to curate their own showcases while highlighting their artistic expertise. "Beyond the Frame" will be on display through February 16, and "Mixtape.jpg" will be on display February 19-March 2.
Feb 6, 2018
Art Gallery exhibit, events to explore the ebb and flow of artist's creative process
A new Art Gallery exhibition at Grand Valley will examine the ebb and flow of artist Herbert Murrie's creative process while reflecting back on his painting career and looking forward to a new body of his work. An opening reception for the exhibit will take place January 18. The exhibit will be on display January 15 through March 30.
Jan 11, 2018
Visual and media arts students to exhibit culminating projects during multiple showcases
Senior-level students from the Department of Visual and Media Arts will gain first-hand experience developing and displaying their work before graduation through multiple upcoming exhibitions. Student work will be on display in various venues at Grand Valley and in Grand Rapids November 27-December 14.
Nov 22, 2017
Hollywood costume concept artist to discuss film, fashion and art with GVSU panel
Los Angeles-based costume concept artist, Phillip Boutte Jr., has created costume concepts for blockbuster films, such as "X-Men: Days of Future Past," "Man of Steel," "Star Trek," "Hunger Games: Catching Fire" and "Inception." Boutte will discuss the intersection of film, fashion and art during a panel discussion at Grand Valley on November 8. "Film, Fashion, and Art: Imagining Real and Fictional History" will take place at 7 p.m. in Loosemore Auditorium. Joining Boutte on the panel will be Grand Valley faculty members Durw
Nov 2, 2017
Grand Valley student organization connects young students to animation profession through community project
Grand Valley students and faculty members are spreading the wonders of animation to local middle school students while solving the needs of local community partners. Members of Animator�s Guild, a student organization at Grand Valley, mentored 20 seventh- and eighth-grade students from North Park Montessori Academy in Grand Rapids as they created multiple stop-motion animation videos for Kent County Friend of the Court. The animations will help educate the community about the organization and its services.
Oct 9, 2017
Professor educates about a common, but overlooked artistic process through new book
A new book produced by a Grand Valley professor is aiming to introduce readers around the world to a common artistic practice that produces many objects people use every day, including toilet seats, car parts and plumbing tubes. Renee Zettle-Sterling, professor of jewelry and metalsmithing, foundations and sculpture, co-authored this comprehensive book on the process known as casting. "CAST: Art and Objects Made Using Humanityýs Most Transformational Process" is the culmination of a three-year collaboration between Zettle-St
Sep 21, 2017
GVSU students, faculty to compete in ArtPrize Nine
Three square miles of downtown Grand Rapids transform into an arts epicenter for 19 days each fall during ArtPrize, the world's largest open, independently organized international art competition. During this year's competition, taking place September 20-October 8, multiple Grand Valley students and faculty will display their work while competing for a piece of the more than $500,000 in prizes.
Sep 13, 2017
