GVSU Department of Visual and Media Arts

08/13/2026

VMA is excited to welcome this year's Padnos Distinguished Artist in Resident, Jeffery Augustine Songco!

The newest Padnos Distinguished Artist-in-Residence, Jeffrey Augustine Songco was excited about the opportunity to be ambitious and adventurous with his art.

03/17/2026

We are excited for VMA Padnos Distinguished Artist in Residence talk at the GRAM

Join us for an artist talk with Maria Gambino, the current Padnos Distinguished Artist in Residence at Grand Valley State University within the Department…

03/11/2026

Join us in welcoming artist Emily Pellini in Jewelry on March 19th at 2:30.

02/13/2026

12/01/2025

Join us for a program of experimental video shorts by students in Fall 2025 Visual Studies: Time Studio ART 296, “Hall of Mirrors!”

The program will be screened at the Allendale campus in Lake Superior Hall 154 on Tuesday, December 2, from 7 - 8 PM, and is free and open to the public. Visual Studies: Time Studio is a studio art course in the Visual & Media Arts Department.

Students included: Abigale Caid, Emily Conlon, Kierstin Jordan, Ashlynne Kuhn, Brenda Lopez-Arreaga, Caleb Mills, Cole Strasser, Evan VerPlank, Reese Warner, and Emma Wolverton.

11/06/2025

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10/23/2025

Check out the lovely piece on our new Padnos Distinguished Artist-in-Residence.

Maria Gambino will serve in the role for the Department of Visual and Media Arts.

06/14/2025

Come on out for the fashion show featuring amazing garments by students in Dr. Kirsten Strom’s course!

05/13/2025

Congrats to Ar Education Alumni Emily Miller!
https://www.wzzm13.com/video/news/local/west-michigan-teacher-recognized-for-outstanding-art-education/69-fafc5d41-d22d-4bbc-91a9-afb719aee75f?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR7d2E9smpjA7ZsBeNrGPZHLLxZWuY8FrPG8ogILsRKDNV3gbniUzkXNoFalZQ_aem_LiylDZNmwJjxUmOc9jm8Rg

Emily Miller with Allendale Public Schools was also recognized for her work last year.