Category Archives: Center Art Gallery

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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(106) Gallery News: February First Fridays

Posted on February 3, 2016 by

The Calvin College (106) Gallery is currently featuring two new exhibitions: The Marks We Make and Paper Tears, both open now through February 26. Join (106) Gallery for The Marks We Make and Paper Tears exhibition opening receptions on Friday, February 5, from 6-9pm. This … Continue reading →

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Poetry Reading, Opening Lecture and Reception

Posted on September 10, 2015 by

On Wednesday, September 16 at 6pm in the CFAC Recital Hall the Center Art Gallery is pleased to present a poetry reading and opening lecture in conjunction with the new exhibition “Light: An Eternal Presence – The Donna Spaan Contemporary Collection of Art.” … Continue reading →

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Ceramics Panel

Posted on April 16, 2015 by

On Friday, April 17 the Center Art Gallery will host a ceramics panel discussion at 6pm in the CFAC Recital Hall. Professor Anna Greidanus will moderate a discussion with panelists Dr. Nicholas Wolterstorff, Noah Porter Professor of Philosophical Theology, Yale … Continue reading →

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Ceramic News

Posted on February 17, 2015 by

Dear Calvin Students, Professor Anna Greidanus and her ceramics students look forward to the upcoming Meredith Host workshop at Calvin on February 27 and 28. Also, Calvin College Center Art Gallery has the upcoming exhibition, EARTHWORK: Collected Clay from East … Continue reading →

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Tracing the Past | Edward Curtis

Posted on November 4, 2014 by

From October 30 to December 20, the Center Art Gallery at Calvin College presents Tracing the Past: Edward Curtis and The North American Indian, and joins in paying tribute to the rich ancestry and traditions of Native Americans during Native … Continue reading →

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Art Department 50 Year Anniversary

Posted on October 7, 2014 by

Calvin College’s art department is celebrating fifty years! Look around campus to find the Fifty Years of Light logo. Join in the celebration of the department at the Faculty Exhibition Reception held on October 17.

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Senior BFA Exhibition | Mold Bodies

Posted on May 12, 2014 by

In ‘Mold Bodies’ Dania Grevengoed and Anna Hanchett reflect on personal experiences and relationships. The processes of their labor-intensive work turn interior into exterior as personal memories and longings drive their experimentation.The exhibition will run from May 2 – 24The … Continue reading →

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Senior BA Exhibition

Posted on May 12, 2014 by

May 2-24, 2014 From May 2-24, the Center Art Gallery at Calvin College presents the BACHELOR OF ARTS – Senior Exhibition. This annual exhibition showcases the work of graduating senior BA students Jade Acosta, Nate Bia, Kellan Day, Shanda Edsall, Annemaria … Continue reading →

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Center Art Gallery | Mike Andrews Artist Talk

Posted on April 23, 2014 by

Artist Talk and Reception Friday, April 25 – 1:30pm (Center Art Gallery, Recital Hall) With Mike Andrews Reception at 6pm (West Lobby) Refreshments Provided Image credit top: Mike Andrews, Tropical Tapestry, mixed media, 2014 Image credit above: Mike Andrews, Denise, mixed media, … Continue reading →

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