We foster artistic growth, enabling students from diverse backgrounds to develop specific skills, personal expression and appreciation for art. Students and faculty contribute to the continuing the vitality of the arts in our community and beyond through creative work and service.
ArtPrize
GRCC is proud to be an ArtPrize sponsor, featuring faculty, student, alumni and community works.
Accreditation
In July of 2015, our Visual Arts department was reaccredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design. The new accreditation runs through the 2023-24 academic year.
The NASAD evaluators found GRCC’s Visual Arts programs to be very successful. They had the highest praise for our faculty.
Both of the site visitors noted that the student work on display in the department and in the Collins Art Gallery, particularly in the areas of photography, drawing and painting, frequently showed a level of achievement beyond what they witnessed from students in their 3rd and 4th years at their own institutions.
Programs in this Department
Faculty & Staff
Leadership
Nick Antonakis
Department Head
(616) 234-4185
Faculty
Katie Budden
Professor
(616) 234-4183
Scott Garrard
Associate Professor
(616) 234-4182
Kimberly Overdevest
Professor
(616) 234-4851
Matthew Schenk
Assistant Professor
(616) 234-4184