Many GVSU connections thread throughout ArtPrize

Les Raebel, School of Communications and former professor in the Visual and Media Arts Department, will present a project of fused glass faces meant to reflect the diversity of humanity. This entry will be found at The B.O.B.

Stafford Smith, associate professor of photography, will present his work, "Me So Calgon," at the Kendall College Spark Gallery in the "Coming Home" exhibit. Smith's piece addresses racism in pop culture against Asians under the New Media category.

Joel Potrykus, assistant professor of film and video production, will present "Vulcanizadora,"a feature film he directed, which will be shown at Wealthy Theatre on September 21 as part of both Art Prize and the Grand Rapids Film Festival.

Zachary Trebellas, visiting professor, and artist Amber Bledsoe will present "A Swan Song to the Kensington School Building," collected from the ruins from the demolition of the 99-year-old school building in Grand Rapids. Their work is on display at the ArtRat Gallery on South Division.

Jill Wolfe, former director of the Military and Veterans Resource Center, and Nate Schragg, Navy veteran and art student, will present "Mission, Tribe & Grace: Veteran Stories of Purpose, Belonging & Resilience," as part of Kent County Veterans Services' "Art for Honor" program. These 22 aluminum tiles of veteran photographs can be found at Grand Rapids Veterans Memorial Park.

Jasmine Bruce, adjunct professor of illustration, will present "Rewire." This mural, on display at Cherie Inn, will take viewers on a journey of self-reflection, acceptance and recreation.

- Thomas Garrett earned a bachelor's degree in writing from GVSU in April.