Category Archives: Alumni

Art Department Emeritus Honored

Posted on May 16, 2017 by

Calvin College Art Department emeritus, Robin Jenson, has been recognized as a 2017 recipient of the Calvin Faith and Learning Award: “Faith and Learning Award: Honoring master teachers and life-changers.” Calvin College, May 2017. Presented annually by the alumni association, … Continue reading →

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Calvin Art Alumnus Bjorn Sparrman at Yve YANG Gallery, Boston

Posted on April 3, 2017 by

Congratulations and good wishes to Calvin College Art Alumnus Bjorn Sparrman. Sparrman’s solo exhibition Two Pieces will be on view at Boston’s Yve YANG Gallery April 7 – April 20, 2017. Sparrman received his BFA at Calvin College in 2012, … Continue reading →

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Calvin Emeritus Chris Stoffel Overvoorde continues to spark positive change

Posted on March 16, 2017 by

Calvin College emeritus painting professor Chris Stoffel Overvoorde continues to spark positive change in his Grand Rapids community. Overvoorde served as an art professor at Calvin College for 31 years, and stood as Director of Exhibitions for nearly 10. Today,  the … Continue reading →

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POLISHING APPETITES: recent works by Anna Hanchett

Posted on July 21, 2016 by

POLISHING APPETITES Recent works by Anna Hanchett Calvin College (106) Gallery, 106 S. Division Ave, Grand Rapids July 15 – August 19 The Calvin College Department of Art and Art History is proud to present POLISHING APPETITES, an exhibition featuring work … Continue reading →

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Bright Plans for Calvin Architecture Students

Posted on May 19, 2016 by

A number of current Calvin senior architecture students and past architecture alumni have been admitted to Masters of Architecture programs for fall 2016. Congratulations, all! Karl Sparrman (’13) : Admitted to the Master of Landscape Design programs at the University … Continue reading →

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Artist’s Talk: MAKOTO FUJIMURA: The Four Quartets Made Visible

Posted on April 9, 2016 by

The Calvin College Department of Art & Art History, in conjunction with the Festival of Faith and Writing, is honored to welcome guest artist and speaker Makoto Fujimura to Calvin’s downtown (106) Gallery for an artist’s talk and reception on … Continue reading →

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Filled with Light

Posted on September 14, 2015 by

Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Department of Art and Art History at Calvin College In 1964-65 Calvin College officially established an Art Department with its founding faculty member, Edgar Boeve. Although some art and art history courses had been … Continue reading →

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Art Downtown

Posted on April 8, 2015 by

On Friday, April 10th from 6-11pm, ARTISTS TAKE OVER downtown Grand Rapids. Visitors will hop aboard 3 trolleys to explore 38 different locations full of art, culture and ideas.With over 50 shows you won’t want to miss a thing during Art.Downtown. Here are some … Continue reading →

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Frame Sale this Week!!

Posted on April 7, 2015 by

Have a bit of pocket change? Head on down to the art department office this Thursday and Friday for the frame sale, the perfect place to pick up a few used bargain frames! We have all shapes, materials, and sizes, … Continue reading →

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Calvin College Frame Sale: April 9-10.

Posted on March 31, 2015 by

Have you finished any pieces lately? Does it need that perfect frame to complete it? All shapes, sizes, and materials are available for excellent prices in the art department office, come and check it out!! Bargain prices! Cash only, please. Frame … Continue reading →

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