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Exhibition Society

The Exhibition Society is a dedicated group of Museum supporters whose generosity provides the annual support necessary to ensure growth and sustainability for the Museum’s dynamic, world-class exhibition calendar.

A man and woman explore a gallery at GRAM together

The Exhibition Society is vital to bringing exciting exhibitions like this one to GRAM.

Mathias J. Alten: An Enduring Legacy
A painting of women standing and sitting in front of a flowering bush

Additional Information

    To serve the greatest need, while offering maximum flexibility, the Exhibition Society provides broad support for GRAM’s exhibitions throughout the year. The amount of monetary support needed for each exhibition varies, and the flexibility of this support enables GRAM to more efficiently plan, prepare, and deliver engaging exhibitions.

    Your gift is a unique philanthropic investment in a year-long series of exhibitions that contribute to the cultural vitality of the city. The Exhibition Society provides a base of support for exhibitions and related needs, such as shipping fees for works on loan from other institutions, research travel for curators, gallery preparations and custom-made mounts, conservation, public programming, marketing, and more.

    As a member of the Exhibition Society, you will be recognized on one or more exhibition title walls. You will also be the Museum’s special guest at exclusive events for donors who have invested in the sustainability of exhibitions and the continued longevity of the Museum.

    All contribution levels $2,500+ include the following benefits:

    • Sponsorship recognition on Exhibition Society listing on exhibition title walls, exhibition related invitations, web site, and e‑communications 
    • Invitation to special sponsor-only events
    • Membership in Donor Circle with annual benefits
    • Special additional benefits for certain exhibitions, like dinner with the artist or tickets to an artist talk

Thank you

Our generous Exhibition Society Members

  • Wege Foundation
  • James and Mary Nelson
  • Eenhoorn, LLC.
  • Dirk and June Hoffius
  • Gregg and Rajene Betz
  • Patricia Brewer
  • Robert Daverman, AIA /
  • Grand Rapids Community Foundation
  • Jeff Gurney and Xuesi Li Gurney
  • Jane and John Meilner
  • The Louis and Helen Padnos Foundation
  • Shelley Padnos and Carol Sarosik
  • John and Janet Boyles
  • Kayem Dunn
  • Dr. Ronald D. Ford and Mrs. Dawn Ford
  • Meg Goebel
  • Erin Gravelyn
  • Terry D. West and Richard L. Hagan
  • Kurt and Madelon Hassberger
  • Don and Ann Kelley
  • J. Visser Design
  • Jeffery Roberts Design
  • Beth O’Shaughnessy and Terry Rathbun
  • Stephanie Naito
  • Janet and Mark Nisbett
  • Ruth Posthumus and Marlin Feyen
  • Progressive Companies
  • Lisa Rose
  • Kate Kesteloot Scarbrough
  • Susan and Jack Smith
  • Alex & Brittany Thibodeau
  • Triangle Associates, Inc.
  • Dr. Ghayas and Joy Uddin
  • Frank and Sharon Van Haven

For more information or to join the Exhibition Society, contact Erin Hendges Donor Engagement Manager, at 616.831.2906 or ehendges@artmuseumgr.org