Ever wonder why institutions of all sorts have permanent art collections? Come, find out, and experience Calvin University’s and Calvin Seminary’s extensive permanent art collection. 

Session 1: May 2- Calvin Theological Seminary. Entrance “A”, the Sturrus Welcome Center 

The newly renovated interior of the Seminary has a wonderful collection of art from the Permanent Collection. We will tour the building and view art from The Art of Forgiveness Collection, John August Swanson, Edgar Boeve, and many others. Tours will be led by Larry Gerbens and John Rottman. 

Session 2: May 9- Calvin University School of Business 

View the art of two prominent local Grand Rapids artists represented in the Permanent Collection; Armand Merizon and Roger Bruinekool. Tours will be led by Brent Williams, Larry Gerbens, and Chantal Merizon Van Heest (Armand’s daughter). 

Session 3: May 16- Center Art Gallery in the Covenant Fine Arts Center 

Brent Williams will instruct us on the history of Calvin’s Permanent Art Collection and about its uses, loans to other institutions, exhibits, and other topics of interest. A panel of donors to the Permanent Collection, including Donna Spaan and Larry Gerbens, will also be present and answer your questions about why they elected to expand the Permanent Collection.  

Numerous local art experts and passionate collectors have collaborated to share the stories behind Calvin’s permanent art collection. Come appreciate the works of art that grace the walls of our campus buildings?as these beautiful pieces are skillfully described in depth.