GIV 2025 Messages from the Governor’s Institutes on the Arts

On the last day of the 2025 Arts Institute, we asked the students, staff, and friends at GIA to share their memories, favorite things, and words of advice.

As we count down the days until the 2026 Institutes begin, we thought now was the perfect time to share these messages. Watching these back made us laugh, cry, smile, and reminded us how incredible the GIV adventure can be.

Extra special thanks to the GIV Class of 2025– we miss you!

And to quote Toussaint in this video… we hope you left GIV feeling liberated, because we need it now more than ever.

If you see a GIA buddy in the video, send them the video above so they don’t miss out.

And if watching this video reminds you of your own memories and learning adventures… reach out to an old GIV friend and say hello. They’ll be so glad to hear from you. 👋🏻

 

Westley the Spokescat

Westley the Spokescat

GIV's official spokescat.

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