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  <title>Free Gallery Admission for Art Museum Day</title>
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  <p><b>May 16, 2013</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Phil Meade<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:philm@kiarts.org">philm@kiarts.org</a>
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  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br /><br /></p>

<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/art_museum_day.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="150" alt="Art Museum Day" title="Art Museum Day" /><br ...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=250</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Container Gardening Workshop and Summer Classes</title>
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  <p><b>May 15, 2013</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Phil Meade<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:philm@kiarts.org">philm@kiarts.org</a>
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  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br /><br /></p>

<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/container_gardening_website.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="150" alt="Container Gardening Workshop"...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=249</link>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Two Exciting Events in One Night at the KIA</title>
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  <p><b>April 24, 2013</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Phil Meade<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:philm@kiarts.org">philm@kiarts.org</a>
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  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br /><br /></p>

<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/art_allthatjazz_website.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="150" alt="Art & All That Jazz: Susan Harrison"...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=248</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Over 2,000 Pieces of Kids' Art on Display at the KIA</title>
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  <p><b>April 18, 2013</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Phil Meade<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:philm@kiarts.org">philm@kiarts.org</a>
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  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br /></p>

<br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/youngartists_website.jpg" border="0" width="320" height="160" alt="Young Artists of Kalamazoo County"...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=247</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>GLAM SLAM Feature: i heart ipanema</title>
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  <p><b>March 14, 2013</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Heather Ricketts<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:heatherr@kiarts.org">heatherr@kiarts.org</a>
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  <p><a href="http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=175" title="GLAM SLAM Feature" ><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/iheartipanema_feature_web.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="200"...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=245</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Call for Artists: 2013 West Michigan Area Show</title>
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  <p><b>March 8, 2013</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> West Michigan Area Show<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:karlan@kiarts.org">karlan@kiarts.org</a>
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  <p><b>West Michigan Area Show<br />
June 8 - August 31, 2013</b></p>

<p>West Michigan is home to a talented community of visual artists, and some of their finest recent work will be on display at the...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=244</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>GLAM SLAM Feature: Tromblay</title>
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  <p><b>March 5, 2013</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Heather Ricketts<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 x3113<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:heatherr@kiarts.org">heatherr@kiarts.org</a>
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  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/tromblay_feature.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="200" alt="GLAM SLAM Highlight" title="GLAM SLAM Highlight" />
<p><b>GLAM SLAM Feature:...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=243</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>KIA Member eNewsletter - March 2013</title>
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  <p><b>March 1, 2013</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Jay Simon<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Membership Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 x3113<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:jays@kiarts.org">jays@kiarts.org</a>
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  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/membership-matters-banner.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="148" alt="membership matters" title="membership matters" /><br /><br />KIA...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=242</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2013 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>GLAM SLAM Feature: Lana's Couture</title>
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  <p><b>February 19, 2013</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Phil Meade<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:philm@kiarts.org">philm@kiarts.org</a>
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  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/lanas_feature.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="200" alt="GLAM SLAM Highlight" title="GLAM SLAM Highlight" />
<p><b>GLAM SLAM Feature: Lana's...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=241</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>KIA Gallery Shop Volunteer Opportunity</title>
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  <p><b>February 15, 2013</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Karyn Juergens<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Gallery Shop Manager<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3150<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:karynj@kiarts.org">karynj@kiarts.org</a>
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  <br /><b>GALLERY SHOP VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY</b>
<br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/shop/carlossobral.jpg" border="0" width="456" height="288" alt="Carlos Sobral resin jewelry Brazil"...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=107</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Reflections: African American Life from the Myrna Colley-Lee Collection</title>
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  <h2>March 2 - May 26, 2013</h2>
  <p><b>February 14, 2013</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Joe Bower<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Development Director<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3110<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:joeb@kiarts.org">joeb@kiarts.org</a>
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  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/reflection_catlett.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="454" alt="Elizabeth Catlett Sojourner Truth (from Black Woman Series) 1947 linocut" title...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=239</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Feb 2013 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>February 2013 KIA Events</title>
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  <p><b>January 28, 2013</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Joe Bower<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Development Director<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3110<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:joeb@kiarts.org">joeb@kiarts.org</a>
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  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/facility/kiafacade.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="400" alt="KIA Facade" title="KIA Facade" />
<p>Kalamazoo, MI - Tuesday, January 28, 2013. Join us for...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=240</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 28 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Sight and Feeling: Photographs by Ansel Adams</title>
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  <h2>January 26 - May 19, 2013</h2>
  <p><b>January 14, 2013</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Joe Bower<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Development Director<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3110<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:joeb@kiarts.org">joeb@kiarts.org</a>
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  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/collection/coll_350_adamsclearing.jpg" border="0" width="299" height="253" alt="Ansel Adams Clearing Storm" title="Ansel Adams Clearing Storm" />
<p><small...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=238</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 14 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Stoked: Five Artists of Fire and Clay</title>
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  <h2>January 19 - April 7, 2013</h2>
  <p><b>January 3, 2013</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Joe Bower<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Development Director<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3110<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:joeb@kiarts.org">joeb@kiarts.org</a>
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  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/stoked_meyer_turtle.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="207" alt="Anne Meyer Woman in Shell" title="Anne Meyer Woman in Shell" />
<p><small>Anne...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=237</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>January 2013 Events</title>
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  <p><b>December 26, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Joe Bower<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3110<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:joeb@kiarts.org">joeb@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/facility/kiafacade-headon250.jpg" border="0" width="299" height="399" alt="KIA Facade - Head On View" title="KIA Facade - Head On View" />
<p>Kalamazoo, MI ...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=236</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 26 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Don't Forget To Register for Winter Art Classes!</title>
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  <p><b>December 20, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/paintingclass.jpg" border="0" width="299" height="225" alt="Painting Class" title="Painting Class" />
<p>There is still time to register for winter...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=234</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>KIA To Begin Charging Admission in January</title>
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  <p><b>December 10, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell L Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/facility/kiafacade-headon250.jpg" border="0" width="250" height="333" alt="KIA Facade - Head On View" title="KIA Facade - Head On View" />
<p>Beginning...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=233</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 10 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>The Arts of China and Japan: Selections from the Collection</title>
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  <h2>Open on December 15 at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</h2>
  <p><b>December 6, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 585-9297<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/collection/coll_hasui.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="440" alt="Kawase Hasui Morning on Daikon Gashi Tokyo ca. 1920 color woodblock print" title="Kawase...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=232</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>December Programs</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</h2>
  <p><b>December 3, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/bird_wreath_feeder.jpg" border="0" width="311" height="315" alt="bird wreath feeder" title="bird wreath feeder" />
<p>With such balmy weather, its...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=231</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Furniture Design as Art: Eames Furniture History</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Art League Lecture at the KIA with Carla Atwood Hartman - Wednesday, December 12</h2>
  <p><b>November 28, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
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  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/people/carla_hartman.jpg" border="0" width="352" height="432" alt="Carla Hartman" title="Carla Hartman" />
<p><small>Carla Atwood Hartman</small></p>

<p...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=230</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Shop The KIA Holiday Art Sale for Unique Gifts While Supporting Local Artists</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>November 30, 5-7:30 p.m., December 1, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.</h2>
  <p><b>November 15, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/holidaycard2012_web.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="165" alt="holidaycard2012 web" title="holidaycard2012 web" />
<p>It's time to deck your...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=229</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>See Treasures from Kalamazoo Collections</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Opens November 17</h2>
  <p><b>November 9, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
</p>
  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/kzoocoll_kasamatsu.jpg" border="0" width="299" height="444" alt="Shiro Kasamatsu In the Woods 1955 woodblock print. Collection of Mike Keenan."...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=228</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Art &amp; All That Jazz Wraps up 2012 Season</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Special feature: Local Artist Jewelry Showcase</h2>
  <p><b>November 6, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/people/thehookband.jpg" border="0" width="299" height="336" alt="The Hook Band" title="The Hook Band" />
<p><small>The Hook Band</small></p>

<p>Kalamazoo,...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=227</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Create Your Own Holiday Wreath!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>November 14, 6:30 - 8:30 pm</h2>
  <p><b>November 5, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/lit-boxwood-wreath-christmas-decor.jpg" border="0" width="299" height="294" alt="boxwood wreath" title="boxwood wreath" />
<p>It's almost time to...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=226</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Buying Antiquities Can Be a Tricky Business</title>
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  <h2>Kalamazoo Art League Presents: Beyond the Elgin Marbles - The Cultural Property</h2>
  <p><b>November 2, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
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  <br /><br /><i>November 14, 10 am at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</i>
<br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/people/jenifer_niels.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="225" alt="Jenifer Neils"...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=225</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 02 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>KIA Features Family Fun with Pastels and an Exciting New Art Series!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>November 1, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<p><b>Sunday Funday - November 11, 2-4 pm</b></p>

<br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/education/sunday-funday-pastels-hp.jpg" border="0" width="299" height="225" alt="sunday...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=224</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 01 Nov 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Make Holiday Memories with your Children!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Holiday Ornament Workshop at the KIA</h2>
  <p><b>October 24, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
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  <br /><br /><b>November 4 & 18</b>
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/glass-raindrop-holiday-swirl.jpg" border="0" width="299" height="281" alt="glass ornament" title="glass ornament" />

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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=223</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>KIA Hosts Trip to Toledo to See Manet: Portraying Life</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Toledo Art Museum, Tuesday, November 13</h2>
  <p><b>October 18, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><b>Deadline to reserve: November 5</b>
<br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/emanet.jpg" border="0" width="299" height="378" alt="Manet Bus Trip" title="Manet Bus Trip" />
<p>...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=222</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>You're Invited to the 2012 Art &amp; Adventures Auction</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Saturday, October 27: 6 pm</h2>
  <p><b>October 12, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/2012aaauction_logo.jpg" border="0" width="299" height="71" alt="2012 Art & Adventures Logo" title="2012 Art & Adventures Logo" />
<p><a href=...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=221</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 12 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Make your Own Locket Workshop</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>October 26-28</h2>
  <p><b>October 11, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/booklocketsproject2.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="186" alt="booklocket_VA" title="booklocket_VA" />
<p>The holidays are just around the...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=220</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>A Friday of Fashion, Fun and Great Music!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</h2>
  <p><b>October 10, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />Friday, October 19, noon - 7:30 pm
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<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/shop/baggalini_web.jpg" border="0" width="299" height="422" alt="baggallini" title="baggallini" />

<p...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=219</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 10 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Calling All Art Lovers!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Great Fall Programming at the KIA</h2>
  <p><b>October 4, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br />October 4, 2012. Do you love art? If so, you won't want to miss these upcoming programs at the <a href="http://www.kiarts.org"  >Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</a>!
<br /><br /><img src="http://www...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=218</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>ArtSmart | October 2012</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>October 1, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Susan Eckhardt<br />
<b>Department:</b> Museum Education<br />
<b>Phone:</b> 269-349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:susane@kiarts.org">susane@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/glass_blowing.jpg" border="0" width="299" height="200" alt="glass blowing image" title="glass blowing image" />

<br /><br /><b>Register for October...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=217</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>The Hot Glass Roadshow Returns to Kalamazoo!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>October 5 - 14</h2>
  <p><b>September 24, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/glass_blowing.jpg" border="0" width="299" height="200" alt="glass blowing image" title="glass blowing image" />

<p>It's been seven years...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=216</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Join us for Breakfast at the KIA!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Learn About One of the Most Famous Art Museums in the United States!</h2>
  <p><b>September 18, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/people/pic_4.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="200" alt="Don Bacigalupi" title="Don Bacigalupi" />

<p><small>Dr. Don Bacigalupi, Executive...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=215</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>A Legacy for Kalamazoo: Works Acquired through the Elisabeth Claire Lahti Fund (1998-2012)</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Opens September 29</h2>
  <p><b>September 13, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/collection/coll_dine_robes.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="205" alt="Jim Dine The Henry Street Robes" title="Jim Dine The Henry Street Robes" />
...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=214</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 13 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Meet the 2012 Billboard Art Artists!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Art & All That Jazz at the KIA features the 2012 Billboard Art Artists and Music</h2>
  <p><b>September 10, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/fran_dwight_billboard.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="79" alt="Fran Dwight Mock" title="Fran Dwight Mock" />

<p><small>2012 Billboard Art...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=213</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 10 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Vote for the KIA!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Chase Community Giving Grant</h2>
  <p><b>September 5, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/chase-email-banner.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="216" alt="Chase Giving Email Banner" title="Chase Giving Email Banner" />

<p><b><a...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=212</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 05 Sep 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Join us for a Special ARTBreak!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Tuesday, September 4, 12 pm</h2>
  <p><b>August 29, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/wang_guandi.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="386" alt="Chinese Guan Di the God of Wealth and His Attendants" title="Chinese Guan Di...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=211</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Dog Days of Summer</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Bring your Dog to the KIA!</h2>
  <p><b>August 7, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/blinking_dog.gif" border="0" width="170" height="186" alt="Dog Days event" title="Dog Days event" />
<p><small><b>Can we go to the KIA please?<...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=210</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Aug 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Expressions: International Glass Invitational</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Opens August 11 at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</h2>
  <p><b>July 26, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/glass_boyadjiev_dream.jpg" border="0" width="250" height="340" alt="Latchezar Boyadjiev Dream 2008 cast glass" title="Latchezar Boyadjiev...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=209</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 26 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>World-Renowned Photographic Printer Visits the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Teresa Engle-Moreno, July 13-15</h2>
  <p><b>July 2, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/teresa.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="214" alt="teresa engle moreno" title="teresa engle moreno" />

<p><small>Teresa Engle-Moreno</small...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=208</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Winners of the 2012 High School Area Show</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>June 18, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/education/fletcher.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="225" alt="2012HSASChocolate" title="2012HSASChocolate" />
<p><small>Alexis Fletcher, <i>Box of...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=206</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Artist Cindy House Leading Workshop</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Kirk Newman Art School</h2>
  <p><b>June 13, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/cindyhouse.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="220" alt="cindyhouse" title="cindyhouse" />
<p>Kalamazoo, MI - Wednesday, June 13, 2012. Artist...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=205</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 13 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Free Father's Day Fun!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Sunday Funday at the KIA</h2>
  <p><b>June 11, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/education/bird_handler-cropped.jpg" border="0" width="242" height="287" alt="bird handler cropped" title="bird handler cropped" />
<p>Join us this...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=204</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 11 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Summer Art Camps</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts' Kirk Newman Art School</h2>
  <p><b>June 6, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/boys_crafts.jpg" border="0" width="299" height="224" alt="Boys crafts" title="Boys crafts" />
<p>"I'm bored!" if you are already hearing this...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=203</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>2012 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair Presented by Chase Bank...</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Winners Announced!</h2>
  <p><b>June 1, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/art_fair_for_web.jpg" border="0" width="299" height="424" alt="Art Fair Wordmark" title="Art Fair Wordmark" />
<p>The <a href="http://www...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=202</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <item>
  <title>2012 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair...</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>June 1-2</h2>
  <p><b>May 22, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/art_fair_for_web.jpg" border="0" width="299" height="424" alt="Art Fair Wordmark" title="Art Fair Wordmark" />
<p>Kalamazoo, MI - Tuesday, May...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=201</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Join us for a Toast to Comics!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>with Speed Bump Cartoonist Dave Coverly</h2>
  <p><b>May 21, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/homepage/home_dave_coverly.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="150" alt="Learn to Cartoon at the KIA with Dave Coverly" title="Learn to Cartoon at the...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=200</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>The Best Indoor Bird Watching in Kalamazoo</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Birds in Art 2011 - Opens May 26 at the KIA</h2>
  <p><b>May 15, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/bia_labinger.jpg" border="0" width="299" height="238" alt="Zev Labinger Swiftscape" title="Zev Labinger Swiftscape" />

<p><small>Zev...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=199</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <item>
  <title>The Ultimate Garage Sale</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</h2>
  <p><b>May 14, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/garage_sale_for_web.jpg" border="0" width="399" height="224" alt="2010 Garage Sale" title="2010 Garage Sale" />
<p>The <a href="http://www...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=198</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Register for Summer Art Classes and Camps!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>at the Kirk Newman Art School</h2>
  <p><b>May 2, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/school_cover.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="225" alt="boyscrafts" title="boyscrafts" />
<p><a href="http://www.kiarts.org/page.php?menu_id...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=197</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Get Up Close to Birds at the KIA</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>May Art Lecture at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</h2>
  <p><b>April 27, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/birdsofeather_costin.jpg" border="0" width="213" height="300" alt="John Costin Anhinga" title="John Costin Anhinga" />
<p><small>John...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=196</link>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>First Friday in May is All About Fun at the KIA!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Orna Lalo Jewelry Trunk Show/Art & All That Jazz</h2>
  <p><b>April 23, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />Join us at the <a href="http://www.kiarts.org"  >Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</a> on Friday, May 4 for the following Spring events!
<p><b>Orna Lalo Jewelry Trunk Show</b><br />
<i>Friday,...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=195</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Announces 2012 Billboard Art Contest Winners!</title>
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  <p><b>April 18, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/111-11_kzoo_arts-aldrich-web.jpg" border="0" width="298" height="90" alt="111-11 kzoo arts-aldrich-web" title="111-11 kzoo arts-aldrich-web" />...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=194</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Spring Cleaning? Donate your unwanted items to the KIA!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>KIA Garage Sale: May 18-19</h2>
  <p><b>April 17, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/homepage/garagesalehomepage.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="150" alt="Garage Sale Homepage" title="Garage Sale Homepage" />
<p>The <a href="http:/...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=193</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Kalamazoo Art League Hosts Trip To Chicago</title>
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  <p><b>April 16, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/direhaus_library.jpg" border="0" width="298" height="123" alt="Driehaus library" title="Driehaus library" />
<p><small>The Driehaus Museum...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=192</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>A Conversation between Monet and Sochi: Video Art by Lee-nam Lee</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Opening this Saturday!</h2>
  <p><b>April 10, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/monet_sochi_lee-namlee.jpg" border="0" width="400" height="143" alt="A Conversation between Monet and Sochi" title="A Conversation...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=191</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 10 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Register for Spring Classes!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>April 9, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/printmakingclass.jpg" border="0" width="250" height="190" alt="Printmaking Class" title="Printmaking Class" />
<p>It's time to spring into...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=190</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 09 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Two Great Events at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Spring Jewelry Showcase and Art & All That Jazz!</h2>
  <p><b>April 3, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><b>Friday, April 13</b>
<p><b>Jewelry Showcase: noon-7:30 p.m.<br />
Art & All That Jazz: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.</b></p>

<br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/shop/spring12jewelryshowcase.jpg"...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=189</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 2012 Billboard Art Contest</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Meet our 20 finalists and vote for your favorite!</h2>
  <p><b>April 2, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><br /><b>Public voting is open April 3-17</b>
<br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/111-11_kzoo_arts-aldrich-web.jpg" border="0" width="350" height="105" alt="111-11 kzoo arts...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=188</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Spring Art Lectures at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>March 29, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />Join us at the <a href="http://www.kiarts.org"  >Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</a> for the following exciting spring art lectures!
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/logos/art_leaguelogo...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=187</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>New Exhibition: Birds of a Feather - John Costin and John James Audubon</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>March 24 - June 24, 2012</h2>
  <p><b>March 21, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/birdsofeather_costin.jpg" border="0" width="213" height="300" alt="John Costin Anhinga" title="John Costin Anhinga" />
<p><small>John...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=186</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Spring Art Camp at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>There's still time to enroll!</h2>
  <p><b>March 16, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/art_camp_group.jpg" border="0" width="349" height="262" alt="Art Camp Group" title="Art Camp Group" />
<p><a href="http://www.kiarts.org"  >...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=185</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Extended Deadline to Enter: March 23!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>2012 Billboard Art Contest</h2>
  <p><b>March 13, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/111-11_kzoo_arts-bronkema-web.jpg" border="0" width="550" height="165" alt="111-11 kzoo arts-bronkema-web" title="111-11 kzoo arts-bronkema-web...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=176</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Reminder: Free Lecture on Object of Devotion at the KIA</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Art and Devotion - Thursday, March 15 at 6 pm</h2>
  <p><b>March 12, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/objdevot_harrowinghell.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="508" alt="Panel of the Harrowing of Hell" title="Panel of the Harrowing of Hell...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=184</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>2012 West Michigan Area Show...</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>March 17 - May 6, 2012</h2>
  <p><b>March 7, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/17duganc002.jpg" border="0" width="336" height="420" alt="2012 WMAS - Dugan" title="2012 WMAS - Dugan" />

<p><small>Carol Dugan, <i>Beyond...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=182</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Kalamazoo Art League Lecture with Ceramicist Rick Berman</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Wednesday, March 14, 10 a.m. at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</h2>
  <p><b>March 7, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/people/rick_berman.jpg" border="0" width="332" height="250" alt="Rick Berman" title="Rick Berman" />
<p><small>Ceramicist Rick Berman</small></p>

<p><a...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=183</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Are You an Artist? Find Out by Getting Hands-On!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Kirk Newman Art School Hands-On Event</h2>
  <p><b>March 6, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/pix_3_hands_on.jpg" border="0" width="349" height="212" alt="Hands-On" title="Hands-On" />
<p>Have you admired the work of artists and thought, "I...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=181</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Art... and all that Jazz</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Fun Events at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</h2>
  <p><b>March 5, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br />With the winter being so mild, its hard to believe that spring is just around the corner. Things are already beginning to heat up at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. Check out these great events...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=180</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 05 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>March Events</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>March 2, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/people/membership-banner.jpg" border="0" width="550" height="150" alt="Membership Banner" title="Membership Banner" />

<p>With the winter being so mild,...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=179</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 02 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>KIA Biennial Garage Sale - Requesting Donations!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Garage Sale: May 17-19, 2012</h2>
  <p><b>February 23, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/garage_sale_for_web.jpg" border="0" width="314" height="176" alt="2010 Garage Sale" title="2010 Garage Sale" />
<p><a href="http://www.kiarts...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=178</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 23 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Object of Devotion: Medieval English Alabaster Sculpture From the Victoria and Albert Museum</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Opens March 3 at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</h2>
  <p><b>February 22, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/objdevot_fifthsign.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="472" alt="Panel of the Fifth Sign of the Last Judgment" title="Panel of the Fifth...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=177</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Still time to register for Winter Art Workshops!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</h2>
  <p><b>February 7, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/artist-workshop-logo.jpg" border="0" width="255" height="120" alt="Artist Workshop" title="Artist Workshop" />
<img src="http://www.kiarts...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=174</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Extending Humanity: Essential Themes in African-American Art</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Part of the Up Close: Exploring the Collection Series</h2>
  <p><b>January 30, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/collection/coll_350_lawrence_brown11.jpg" border="0" width="350" height="244" alt="Jacob Lawrence John Brown #11" title="Jacob Lawrence John Brown ...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=173</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 30 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>The Kalamazoo Art League Presents a Lecture on Richard Driehaus Musuem</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>February 8, 10 a.m. at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</h2>
  <p><b>January 25, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/driehaus_museum.jpg" border="0" width="348" height="200" alt="Art League - Driehaus trip" title="Art League - Driehaus trip" />

<p><a href=...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=172</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Young Artists of Kalamazoo County</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>February 4 - 22</h2>
  <p><b>January 20, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/education/young_artists.jpg" border="0" width="349" height="258" alt="Young Artists" title="Young Artists" />
<p><a href="http://www.kiarts.org"  >The...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=171</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>KIA Offers New Art Class Geared Towards Preschoolers</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>January 12, 2012</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> KIA Kirk Newman Art School<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3101<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:barbs@kiarts.org">barbs@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
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<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/preschool-art.s600x600.jpg" border="0" width="426" height="282" alt="preschool art image" title="preschool art image" />

<p><a href="http:/...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=170</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Give a Child the Gift of Creativity This Holiday Season</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Winter Break Art Camp at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</h2>
  <p><b>December 13, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/girls_paint_small.jpg" border="0" width="322" height="448" alt="girls paint" title="girls paint" />
<p>Kalamazoo, Michigan - Tuesday, December...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=169</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Holiday Events at The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>December 5, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
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  <br />The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts[/url] is offering some fun, holiday-themed events and workshops this month! Be sure not to miss them!
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=168</link>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Hefner Collection of East Asian Art</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Dec 10, 2011 - April 7, 2012</h2>
  <p><b>December 2, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
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<p><b>Opening soon!</b></p>

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<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/hefner_mingei_horse-eyeplate.jpg" border="0" width="250" height="302" alt="Mingei Horse-Eye Plate...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=166</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>The Strange Life of Objects: The Art of Annette Lemieux</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>December 17, 2011 - March 4, 2012</h2>
  <p><b>December 2, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
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<p><b>Stimulate the senses with this exciting exhibition!</b></p>

<br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/lemieux_potential-snowman.jpg" border="0" width="350" height=...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=167</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Christopher Light at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Infrared Photography: December 3, 2011 - March 18, 2012</h2>
  <p><b>November 28, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><h2><b>Infrared Photography by Christopher Light </b></h2>
<p><b>Exhibition Preview: <a href="http://www.kiarts.org/event.php?menu_id=3&page_id=427&calendar_id=45&event_id=446"  >December...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=165</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Last Chance to Reserve your spot! KIA Day at the DIA</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Rembrandt and the Face of Jesus</h2>
  <p><b>November 28, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/head_of_christ_1_web.jpg" border="0" width="250" height="300" alt="DIA DAY" title="DIA DAY" />
<p><small>Rembrandt Harmensz van Rijn, Dutch; <i...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=161</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>KIA Holiday Art Sale: December 1-3</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Open for the first time during Art Hop!</h2>
  <p><b>November 18, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/holidayimages.jpg" border="0" width="372" height="73" alt="holidaysaleimages" title="holidaysaleimages" />
<p>Are you tired of shopping the same...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=164</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Art &amp; All That Jazz at the KIA</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Come see canned art by Steve Curl!</h2>
  <p><b>November 4, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
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<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/embarr_landscape_2011.jpg" border="0" width="349" height="262" alt="embarr landscape 2011" title="embarr landscape 2011" />

<p><small>Musical...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=163</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Review</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Opens November 19</h2>
  <p><b>November 2, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/facreview_whalen_sticks.jpg" border="0" width="261" height="350" alt="Mary Whalen Backyard Sticks" title="Mary Whalen Backyard Sticks" />...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=162</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Join Art League for These Exciting Art Adventures</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>October 27, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/logos/art_leaguelogo.jpg" border="0" width="250" height="247" alt="Kalamazoo Art League logo" title="Kalamazoo Art League logo" />

<p>The Kalamazoo Art...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=160</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 27 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>But is it Art? Stephen Hansen (and his Cast of Bad Actors)</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Up-Close: Exploring the Collection</h2>
  <p><b>October 24, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
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<p><i><b>with Greg Waskowsky, Associate Curator of Collections</b></i></p>

<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/collection/coll_hansen_art_withcaption.jpg" border="0" width="221" height...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=159</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Don't Miss These Festive Fall &amp; Winter Workshops!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>At the Kirk Newman Art School</h2>
  <p><b>October 17, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/holiday.jpg" border="0" width="336" height="386" alt="holiday" title="holiday" />
<p><a href="http://www.kiarts.org"  >The Kalamazoo Institute of...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=158</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>KIA Launches Touch Art Tours for Visually Impaired</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Halloween-Themed Preview: October 29: 2-4 p.m.</h2>
  <p><b>October 11, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/education/touch_art_tour_hands.jpg" border="0" width="350" height="262" alt="Touch Art Hands" title="Touch Art Hands" />
<p><a href="http://www.kiarts.org" ...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=157</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 11 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Anne Marie Chagnon Trunk Show</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Gallery Shop</h2>
  <p><b>October 10, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/shop/2011fallchagnontrunkshow.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="213" alt="2011 Fall Trunk Show - Chagnon" title="2011 Fall Trunk Show - Chagnon" />
<p>The...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=156</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Upcoming Program Features James Whistler</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</h2>
  <p><b>October 7, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/education/whistler_by_mortimer_memps.jpg" border="0" width="299" height="317" alt="Mortimer Mempes" title="Mortimer Mempes" />
<p><small>Mortimer Memps, <i...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=155</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>October 2011 Events</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>October 1, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>Greetings from the KIA!</b></p>

<p><b>October 2011 Events</b></p>

<br /><br />
<h1>Exhibitions</h1>

<img class="imageLeft" src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/wiharso_artistphoto.jpg...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=154</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Sat, 01 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Billboard Art Artist Gallery Show</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Part of Art & All That Jazz, October 21, 2011</h2>
  <p><b>September 30, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/111-11_kzoo_arts-tang-web.jpg" border="0" width="400" height="120" alt="111-11 kzoo arts-tang-web" title="111-11 kzoo arts-tang-web" />

<p...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=153</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Learn the Simple Art of Elegant Holiday Decorating</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Impress your guests without stress!</h2>
  <p><b>September 26, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
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<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/simply-elegant-logo.jpg" border="0" width="225" height="253" alt="simply elegant logo" title="simply elegant logo" />

<p><a href="http://www...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=152</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Hosts Art Against Hunger</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Food Drive Benefits Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes</h2>
  <p><b>September 19, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>Special Attraction: An interactive canned goods art display by local artist, Steve Curl! </b></p>

<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/art_hunger_cansmall.jpg" border="0" width="246"...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=151</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Sunday Funday at the KIA</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Free! Sunday, September 18, 2-4 pm</h2>
  <p><b>September 14, 2011</b></p>
  <img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/education/sundayfundaylogo_copy.jpg" border="0" width="400" height="298" alt="sundayfundaylogo copy" title="sundayfundaylogo copy" />

<p><a href="http://www...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=150</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Etchings by James MacNeil Whistler and his Contemporaries on View at the KIA</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>September 24 through November 27, 2011</h2>
  <p><b>September 9, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/collection/coll_whistler_rotherhithe.jpg" border="0" width="252" height="350" alt="James Abbott McNeill Whistler Rotherhithe" title="James Abbott...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=148</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Art &amp; All That Jazz at the KIA</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>September 2, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/people/pic_2a-bmf_band.jpg" border="0" width="349" height="250" alt="BMF Band" title="BMF Band" />

<p><small>BMF Band</small></p>

<p>One of...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=141</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Off the Wall: Art in Three Dimensions</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Opens Saturday, September 17 at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</h2>
  <p><b>September 2, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/collection/bird-watcher-stephenhansen-.jpg" border="0" width="250" height="603" alt="Bird Watcher Stephen Hansen 1977" title="Bird Watcher Stephen...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=144</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <item>
  <title>Off the Wall: Art in Three Dimensions</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Opens Saturday, September 17 at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</h2>
  <p><b>September 2, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/collection/bird_watcher_stephenhansen_1977.jpg" border="0" width="149" height="362" alt="Stephen Hansen bird watcher" title="Stephen Hansen bird...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=147</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>New KIA Program - Up Close: Exploring the Collection</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>September 1, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<p><b>Series begins in September </b></p>

<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/collection/coll_350_klineredcrayon.jpg" border="0" width="309" height="350" alt="Franz Kline Red Crayon"...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=146</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <item>
  <title>There is Still Time to Register for Fall Classes!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Adult Classes Begin September 8</h2>
  <p><b>September 1, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/aboutschool.jpg" border="0" width="350" height="83" alt="About School photo" title="About School photo" />
<p>There is still time to register...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=142</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - September 2011 Events</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>August 31, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>Greetings from the KIA!</b></p>

<p><b>September 2011 Events</b></p>

<br /><br />
<h1>Exhibitions</h1>

<img class="imageLeft" src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/turnpoint_takuo_bowl...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=140</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Asian Art Exhibitions Kick off Fall at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>August 26, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<p>It has been a year since the <a href="http://www.kiarts.org"  >Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</a> opened a new permanent gallery,  <a href="http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=69"  ...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=143</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Aug 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>August 2011 Events</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>July 29, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>Greetings from the KIA!</b></p>

<p><b>August 2011 Events</b></p>

<br /><br /><br />
<h1>Exhibitions</h1>

<img class="imageLeft" src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/karsh...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=139</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>5th Annual Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Benefit Appraisal Day</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Saturday, September 24, 2011</h2>
  <p><b>July 25, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/education/appraisal_day.jpg" border="0" width="349" height="262" alt="Appraisal Day Painting" title="Appraisal Day Painting" />

<p>Kalamazoo -...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=145</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Always Something New To View in Kalamazoo</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>At the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Art is Dynamic.</h2>
  <p><b>July 19, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><img class="imageRight" src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/facility/kiafacade250.jpg" border="0" width="250" height="333" align="right" alt="KIA South Street Entrance" title="KIA South Street...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=138</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - July 2011 Events</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>July 1, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>Greetings from the KIA!</b></p>

<p>Here's a look at July!</p>

<br /><br /><br />
<h1>Exhibitions</h1>

<img class="imageLeft" src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/karsh_hepburn2.jpg"...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=137</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 01 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Yousuf Karsh: Regarding Heroes</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Opens July 9 at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</h2>
  <p><b>June 28, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/karsh_hepburn2.jpg" border="0" width="349" height="437" alt="Yousuf Karsh Audrey Hepburn" title="Yousuf Karsh Audrey Hepburn" />

<p>...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=136</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Drawn to the Figure: Sigmund Abeles</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Opens July 2</h2>
  <p><b>June 27, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/abeles-asleep-in-italy-small.jpg" border="0" width="350" height="284" alt="Abeles-Italy" title="Abeles-Italy" />
<p><small>Sigmund Abeles,...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=135</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <item>
  <title>Summer Art Camps - Register Today</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>June 23, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Kirk Newman Art School<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3101<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:barbs@kiarts.org">barbs@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/art_camp_group.jpg" border="0" width="448" height="336" alt="Art Camp Group" title="Art Camp Group" />
<p>Summer is officially here! Has your...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=134</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>2011 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Art Fair WINNERS!...</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>June 4, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/2011_art_fair_banners.jpg" border="0" width="448" height="336" alt="2011 Art Fair Banner" title="2011 Art Fair Banner" />

<p><a href="http:/...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=133</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Sat, 04 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <item>
  <title>Billboard Art Contest Winners: Billboards Are Up!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>May 20, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/111-11_kzoo_arts-stevens-websize.jpg" border="0" width="448" height="135" alt="Billboard ARt - Stevens" title="Billboard ARt - Stevens" />

<p...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=130</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <item>
  <title>2011 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Art Fair...</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>60th Anniversary! June 3-4, 2011</h2>
  <p><b>May 17, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/kia_t-shirt-poster_7color_w.jpg" border="0" width="250" height="375" alt="Peter Kushner T-shirt" title="Peter Kushner T-shirt" />
<p><small...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=129</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Hosts Trip to Saugatuck/Douglas</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>June 17, 1-10 p.m.</h2>
  <p><b>May 13, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/saugatuck.jpg" border="0" width="235" height="150" alt="Saugatuck Trip 2011" title="Saugatuck Trip 2011" />
<p><a href="http://www.kiarts.org" ...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=128</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>2011 High School Area Show...</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>May 21 - June 19, 2011</h2>
  <p><b>May 11, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/exhib_hsas_vogds.jpg" border="0" width="250" height="311" alt="Jake Vogds Opal Consciousness" title="Jake Vogds Opal Consciousness" />
<p>...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=131</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 11 May 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <item>
  <title>KIA Announces Winners</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>2011 West Michigan Area Show</h2>
  <p><b>May 9, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/wmas11_potocki_bee.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="380" alt="Gail Potocki Bee" title="Gail Potocki Bee" />
<p><small>Grand Prize: Gail...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=127</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 09 May 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <item>
  <title>Sunday Funday at the KIA - Alexander Calder</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>May 15, 2-4 pm</h2>
  <p><b>May 6, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/education/caldercircusforweb.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="204" alt="Alexander Calder's Circus" title="Alexander Calder's Circus" />
<p>Join us...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=126</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - May  2011 Events</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>May 2, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<p><b>Greetings from the KIA!</b></p>

<p>May we see some Spring weather? Look what's blooming at the KIA!</p>

<br /><br /><h1>Exhibitions</h1>
<img class="imageLeft" src="http://www...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=125</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <item>
  <title>Upcoming Events at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>April 29, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br />Spring into action and plan to attend these upcoming events at the <a href="http://www.kiarts.org"  >Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</a>!
<p><b><br />
Kalamazoo Art League Grand Finale! - May 11, 7...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=124</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Opening soon - 2011 West Michigan Area Show</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>KIA Showcases Regional Talent</h2>
  <p><b>April 28, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/wmas-lobby-sign.jpg" border="0" width="350" height="210" alt="WMAS - lobby sign" title="WMAS - lobby sign" />

<p><small>Image: 2010 West...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=123</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Spring Exhibitions at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>See what's blooming at the KIA!</h2>
  <p><b>April 26, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/education/youngartist_2010install_person.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="400" alt="Young Artists of Kalamazoo County 2010" title="Young Artists...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=122</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Art League - depARTure to Detroit</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Deadline to register: May 12</h2>
  <p><b>April 25, 2011</b></p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/logos/art_leaguelogo.jpg" border="0" width="249" height="247" alt="Kalamazoo Art League logo" title="Kalamazoo Art League logo" />

<p><a href="http:...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=121</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Billboard Art Contest - Winners Announced!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>10 Artists on 10 billboards for 1 year!</h2>
  <p><b>April 20, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/billboardex2.jpg" border="0" width="414" height="181" alt="billboard example 2" title="billboard example 2" />

<p><a href="http://www.kiarts...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=132</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Jim Riegel Retires from the Kirk Newman Art School</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>KIA Grateful for his 26 years of dedication and service</h2>
  <p><b>April 19, 2011</b></p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/people/jimriegelportrait.jpg" border="0" width="349" height="512" alt="Jim Riegel" title="Jim Riegel" />
<p>The <a href="http://www.kiarts.org"  ...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=120</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 19 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Art in the Evening Lecture: Michael Komanecky on The Wyeths</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>April 7, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/people/michaelk.komanecky.jpg" border="0" width="299" height="448" alt="Komanecky" title="Komanecky" />
<p><a href="http://www.kiarts.org"  >The...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=119</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 07 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Art League Lecture: Alejandro Carosso</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>April 13, 10 a.m.</h2>
  <p><b>April 1, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/alejandro_artleague.jpg" border="0" width="240" height="243" alt="Al jandro Carosso - Art League Lecture" title="Al jandro Carosso - Art...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=117</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>KIA Presents April Events</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>April 1, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><b>Greetings from the KIA!</b>
<p>April Showers Blooms Art at the KIA!</p>

<br /><br /><h1>Exhibitions</h1>
<img class="imageLeft" src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/wyeth_logo...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=118</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Senior Day at the KIA</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>April 7, 1-4 p.m.</h2>
  <p><b>April 1, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/homepage/senior-day-homepage-april711.jpg" border="0" width="500" height="250" alt="Senior Day April 11" title="Senior Day April 11" />

<p>Just a...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=116</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Art &amp; All That Jazz &amp; Spring Jewelry Show at the KIA</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>April 8, noon - 7:30 p.m.</h2>
  <p><b>March 30, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br />Spend a fantastic Friday at the <a href="http://www.kiarts.org"  >Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</a> on April 8th!
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/shop/galleryshopspring2011_page_1.jpg"...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=115</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Billboard Art Contest - Public Voting Begins!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Voting is Open March 28 - April 11</h2>
  <p><b>March 28, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/billboardex2.jpg" border="0" width="349" height="153" alt="billboard example 2" title="billboard example 2" />

<p>It has begun! Public voting for ...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=114</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

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  <title>Spring Break Art Camp - Register Today!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>April 4-8 at the Kirk Newman Art School</h2>
  <p><b>March 22, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Kirk Newman Art School<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3101<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:barbs@kiarts.org">barbs@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/homepage/spring-break-art-camp-homepage.jpg" border="0" width="500" height="250" alt="Spring Break Art Camp" title="Spring Break Art Camp" />

<br />...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=113</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Bargain Art Sale</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>March 18, 2011</b></p>
  <img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/bargain_art_sale_4.1.11.jpg" border="0" width="600" height="782" alt="Bargain Art Flier" title="Bargain Art Flier" />


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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=112</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Visiting Artist Workshop: Victoria Christen at the KIA</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>March 19-20</h2>
  <p><b>March 3, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/christenworkshop.jpg" border="0" width="350" height="250" alt="Ceramic Workshop 2011" title="Ceramic Workshop 2011" />
<p><a href="http://www...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=111</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - March Events</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>March 2, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>Greetings from the KIA!</b></p>

<p>Oh! Its almost here! Catch spring fever at the KIA this March!</p>

<br /><br /><h1>Exhibitions</h1>
<img class="imageLeft" src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=110</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Art &amp; All That Jazz</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>March 1, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img class="imageLeft" src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/embarr_landscape_2011.jpg" border="0" width="349" height="262" align="left" alt="embarr landscape 2011" title="embarr...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=108</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Coming to Kalamazoo: Peter Ralston</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Famed photographer and Wyeth family friend visits March 10, 7 pm at the Kalamazo</h2>
  <p><b>March 1, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/people/peter_ralston.jpg" border="0" width="348" height="278" alt="Peter Ralston" title="Peter Ralston" />
<p><small>Peter Ralston</small></p>

<p...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=109</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Ladies' Night Out Fashion</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>March 23, 6:30 pm at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</h2>
  <p><b>February 25, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/ladies_night_out-web.jpg" border="0" width="400" height="271" alt="Ladies Night Out 2011" title="Ladies Night Out 2011" />
<p>Tickets are now on sale...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=105</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Sunday Funday at the KIA</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Sunday, March 6, 2-4 pm Special Performance by the Farrell Ballet Theatre</h2>
  <p><b>February 25, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/education/fundayballetchristinapose.jpg" border="0" width="399" height="385" alt="Farrell Ballet" title="Farrell Ballet" />
<p><a href="http://www.kiarts...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=106</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <title>Kirk Newman Art School: Spring/Summer Registration Now Open!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>So much more than art!</h2>
  <p><b>February 16, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/aboutschool.jpg" border="0" width="399" height="95" alt="About School photo" title="About School photo" />

<p>Spring/summer registration is now open for...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=104</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 16 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <item>
  <title>Calling all Artists!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Get Your Art Featured on a Billboard!</h2>
  <p><b>February 7, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/bulletin-mockup.jpg" border="0" width="349" height="181" alt="billboard example 3" title="billboard example 3" />
<br />Imagine your name in...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=103</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Wyeths &amp; Wine: Date Night at the KIA</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Attendees will receive a 20% off coupon for The Wine Loft!</h2>
  <p><b>February 3, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/people/couple-with-wine.jpg" border="0" width="350" height="316" alt="people with wine" title="people with wine" />

<p><a href="http://www.kiarts.org"  >The...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=102</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 03 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - February Events</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>February 1, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>Greetings from the KIA!</b></p>

<p>Will the groundhog see his shadow? Or will he be at the KIA for these events?</p>

<br /><br />
<h1>Exhibitions</h1>

<img class="imageLeft" src="http://www...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=100</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>KIA and Kirk Newman Art School Closed Due to Weather</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Tuesday, Feb 1 Evening Classes Cancelled!</h2>
  <p><b>February 1, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>ALERT!</b></p>

<p>Due to inclement weather, all evening classes at the Kirk Newman Art School have been canceled for Tuesday, February 1. <b>All classes have also been canceled</b> for...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=101</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Art League Lecture: Who? How? Why? When? Contemporary Art with Lisa Wainwright</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Wednesday, February 9 - 10 a.m.</h2>
  <p><b>January 27, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/wainright_photo.png" border="0" width="249" height="167" alt="Lisa Wainright - Art League Lecture" title="Lisa Wainright - Art League Lecture" />

<p>...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=99</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>2011 Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Art Fair T-Shirt Design Contest...</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Submission deadline: March 1, 2011</h2>
  <p><b>January 25, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/pix-3-tshirt-design-winner-dale-abbott.jpg" border="0" width="149" height="235" alt="Art Fair T-shirt Design Winner" title="Art Fair T-shirt Design Winner"...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=98</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Victoria Wyeth is Coming to Kalamazoo!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Hosted by Kalamazoo Art League and The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</h2>
  <p><b>January 24, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
January 24, 2011</p>

<p><b>Contact:</b><br />
Farrell Howe<br />
(269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
farrellh@kiarts.org</p>

<br />
<img src="http://www.kiarts...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=97</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Wyeths &amp; Wine: An enchanted evening of fun!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>January 13, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/logos/wyeths-and-wine-logo.jpg" border="0" width="397" height="170" alt="Wyeths and Wine logo" title="Wyeths and Wine logo" />

<p><a href="http://www.kiarts.org"...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=96</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Haitian Art: Vibrant Past, Perilous Future with Denise Wierman</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>January 13, 7 p.m. free, no registration required</h2>
  <p><b>January 6, 2011</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p>The one-year anniversary of the devastating earthquake in Haiti that killed 230,000, injured 300,000 and left 1,000,000 homeless is January 12. The quake's path also struck the island's rich...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=95</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 06 Jan 2011 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - January 2011 Events</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>December 31, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>Greetings from the KIA!</b></p>

<p>Happy New Year! We look forward to the following January events...</p>

<br />
<h1>Exhibitions</h1>

<img class="imageLeft" src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=94</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 31 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>A Trip Worthy of a Princess</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>KIA hosts trip to see Diana - A Celebration at the Grand Rapids Art Museum</h2>
  <p><b>December 30, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Sandy Linabury<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Volunteer and Event Coordinator<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3114<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:sandyl@kiarts.org">sandyl@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/people/princess-diana.jpg" border="0" width="349" height="456" alt="Princess Diana" title="Princess Diana" />

<p>More than just a Princess, Diana Spencer,...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=92</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>The KIA Presents: The Wyeths: America's Artists</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Opens January 15, 2011</h2>
  <p><b>December 30, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/wyeth_alvaroandchristina.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="238" alt="Andrew Wyeth Alvaro and Christina" title="Andrew Wyeth Alvaro and Christina" />...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=93</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - December Events</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>December 1, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>Greetings from the KIA!</b></p>

<p>Welcome to fall! We look forward to the following December events...</p>

<p><b>Exhibitions</b></p>

<img class="imageLeft" src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=91</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>KIA Announces Winners of &amp;quot;Inspired by Art&amp;quot; Writing Contest</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>November 18, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 x 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p>The entries came from as far away as Alaska, Texas, and Nevada - more than 600 poems, short stories, and other written expression all inspired by a single image: Dorothea Lang's iconic photograph, ...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=90</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 18 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Create Your Holiday Centerpiece at the KIA!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>A Great "Girls Night Out" Activity</h2>
  <p><b>November 17, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Kirk Newman Art School<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3101<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:barbs@kiarts.org">barbs@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>Make Martha Stewart Green with Envy!</b><br />
<i>Learn how to design an artful centerpiece for the holiday season!</i></p>

<br /><br /><img class="imageRight" src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=89</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>KIA Gallery Shop Hosts International Jewelry Trunk Show</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Friday, November 19, 12-7:30 p.m.</h2>
  <p><b>November 11, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <img class="imageLeft" src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/shop/nov19galleryshop.jpg" border="0" width="291" height="324" align="left" alt="TrunkShow" title="TrunkShow" />

<p>The <a href="http://www...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=88</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 11 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Final Days to Support Art Against Hunger!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Donate and receive a free ticket to November 19th Art & All That Jazz!</h2>
  <p><b>November 8, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/art_hunger_can.jpg" border="0" width="249" height="409" alt="Art Against Hunger" title="Art Against Hunger" />

<p>November is the last month to support <a...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=87</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

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  <title>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts has A Passion for Collecting</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Prints of the 1960s and '70s from the Collins Collection.</h2>
  <p><b>November 5, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <br /><br /><img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/collection/coll_350_lichtenstein_sunrise.jpg" border="0" width="350" height="263" alt="Roy Lichtenstein Sunrise" title="Roy Lichtenstein Sunrise" />
...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=86</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Fun, Free, Family Friendly... All at the KIA!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>November Programs</h2>
  <p><b>November 2, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p>There is always something to do at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. Looking for something fun, free and family oriented? Come to the KIA this November for the following programs!</p>

<img src=...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=85</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Kalamazoo Art League - November Events</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>November 1, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p>The Kalamazoo Art League is excited to invite you to their November events!</p>

<p><b>November 10 - 10 a.m.:</b><i><b><a href="http://www.kiarts.org/event.php?menu_id=3&page_id=3&calendar_id=1...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=84</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

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  <title>KIA November Events</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>November 1, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>Greetings from the KIA!</b></p>

<p>Welcome to fall! We look forward to the following November events...</p>

<br /><br />
<h1>Exhibitions</h1>

<img class="imageLeft" src="http://www.kiarts...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=83</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 01 Nov 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

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  <title>KIA Brings Iconic National Geographic Photos to Kalamazoo</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits</h2>
  <p><b>October 15, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b><h2><i><b>In Focus: National Geographic Greatest Portraits</b></i></h2></b></p>

<p><b>October 30 - January 2, 2010</b></p>

<p><b>This exhibition is free and open to the public. </b></p>

<img...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=82</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Hosts Artist Roger Shimomura</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Artist Talk Focusing on Race and Ethnic Images in Pop Culture Thursday, October</h2>
  <p><b>October 8, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><i><b>Artist Talk Focusing on Race and Ethnic Images in Pop Culture</p>

<p></b></i> <i><b>Thursday, October 21: 7 p.m. at the KIA</b></i></p>

<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/people/shamero...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=81</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - October Events</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>September 30, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b><h1>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Announces - October Events</p>

</h1></b>

<p><b>Greetings from the KIA!</b></p>

<p>Welcome to fall! We look forward to the following October events...</p>

<p>...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=80</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Upcoming Events at the KIA!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>You Won't Want to Miss These!</h2>
  <p><b>September 24, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrell.howe@gmail.com">farrell.howe@gmail.com</a>
</p>
  <img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/reception_shot.jpg" border="0" width="375" height="250" alt="Reception" title="Reception" />

<p>There is so much to do and see at the KIA! Here are a few...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=79</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kirk Newman Art School Hosts Anagama Kiln Pot Luck and Poetry Slam</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Friday, October 1, 5-8 p.m.</h2>
  <p><b>September 20, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>Free and Open to the Public!</b></p>

<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/firing_of_the_anagama_kiln.jpg" border="0" width="324" height="216" alt="Anagama" title="Anagama" />

<p>Tucked...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=78</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Inspired by Art Writing Contest</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Submission Deadline: Friday, October 29, 2010</h2>
  <p><b>September 17, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/collection/coll_lange_mother.jpg" border="0" width="250" height="313" alt="Dorthea Lange Migrant Mother" title="Dorthea Lange Migrant Mother" />

<p><small...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=77</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 17 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Upcoming Programs and Events</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Sunday Funday, Art in the Evening, Public Tours</h2>
  <p><b>September 8, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><i><b>Free and Open to the Public! </b></i></p>

<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/people/mary_brodbeck.gif" border="0" width="250" height="217" alt="Mary Brodbeck" title="Mary Brodbeck" />

<p...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=76</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Revitalized Interactive Gallery is Now Open</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Free Fun for Kids at the KIA!</h2>
  <p><b>September 1, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/education/interactive_gallery_dragon_small.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="224" alt="Interactive Dragon" title="Interactive Dragon" />

<p>The <a href="http:/...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=75</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>KIA Raises Awareness with Art Against Hunger</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Food Drive Benefits Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes</h2>
  <p><b>September 1, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <img class="imageLeft" src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/art_hunger_2010-1.jpg" border="0" width="250" height="539" align="left" alt="Art Against Hunger Poster" title="Art Against Hunger Poster"...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=74</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Sep 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Art League: depARTure Trip to Art Institute of Chicago</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Trip date: Wednesday, September 22, 2010</h2>
  <p><b>August 30, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/modern-wing-art-institute-chicago-2009-main1-500x265.jpg" border="0" width="349" height="185" alt="Art Institute of Chicago - Modern Wing" title="Art...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=73</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>KIA Kicks off Fall with Art &amp; All That Jazz!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Featuring Musical Guest Zion Lion</h2>
  <p><b>August 27, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:Farrell.Howe@gmail.com">Farrell.Howe@gmail.com</a>
</p>
  <img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/art_and_all_that_jazz_-_4.jpg" border="0" width="300" height="233" alt="Zion Lion Art and All That Jazz" title="Zion Lion Art and All That Jazz" />

<p><b...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=71</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Traditional Chinese Painting &amp; Calligraphy Talk/Demonstration</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>with Artist Paul Wang</h2>
  <p><b>August 27, 2010</b></p>
  <img class="imageLeft" src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/fabian_pu_hua_landscape.jpg" border="0" width="188" height="731" align="left" alt="Pu Hua Landscape" title="Pu Hua Landscape" />

<p...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=72</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>4th Annual KIA Benefit Appraisal Day</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>August 20, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/education/appraisal_day.jpg" border="0" width="349" height="262" alt="Appraisal Day Painting" title="Appraisal Day Painting" />

<p>Kalamazoo, MI - Friday, August...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=70</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>KIA: Asian Art Celebration!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Featuring opening of new gallery: the Joy Light Gallery of Asian Art</h2>
  <p><b>August 16, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/exhibitions/exhib_toledo_eyebrowpencil.jpg" border="0" width="250" height="180" alt="It&#333; Shinsui Eyebrow Pencil" title="It&#333; Shinsui Eyebrow Pencil" />

...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=69</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Fall Art Class Registration Now Open!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Kirk Newman Art School Offers Variety Not Found Elsewhere!</h2>
  <p><b>August 11, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing & PR Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> 269-349-7775 x 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b><b><h1>KIA: Fall Registration for Art Classes Now Open!</h1></b></b><br />
<i><i><h2>Kirk Newman Art School Offers Variety Not Found Elsewhere!</h2></i></i></p>

<img src="http://www.kiarts...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=68</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 11 Aug 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Dog Adoption Day at the KIA</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Special Guest Artist: Michigan Native Anne Farley Gaines!</h2>
  <p><b>July 23, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>Dog Adoption Day at the KIA</b><br />
<i>Featuring Annie Bananie My Forever Home, Illustrator<br />
Anne Farley Gaines</i><br />
<i>August 7, 11 am - 2 pm</i></p>

<img class="imageLeft" src=...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=67</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Internationally Acclaimed Painter, Gary Bukovnik at the KIA</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Visiting Artist Workshop - August 6-8, 2010</h2>
  <p><b>July 23, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> 269-349-7775 x 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:Farrell.Howe@gmail.com">Farrell.Howe@gmail.com</a>
</p>
  <p><b>Internationally Acclaimed Painter, Gary Bukovnik at the KIA </b><br />
<i>Visiting Artist Workshop: August 6-8, 2010</i></p>

<img class="imageLeft" src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=66</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 23 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Register for Summer Art Camps!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Camps for ages 4-High School</h2>
  <p><b>July 6, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>Register for Summer Art Camps<br />
at the Kirk Newman Art School!</b></p>

<p><i>Camps Available for Ages 4 - High School</i></p>

<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/school/artcamp06_lr.jpg"...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=65</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>KIA Hosts Free Art Lecture Featuring Tom Lollar</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>July 30, 6:30 pm</h2>
  <p><b>June 16, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>KIA Hosts Free Art Lecture Featuring Tom Lollar</b><br />
<i>June 30, 6:30 pm</i></p>

<p>Kalamazoo, MI - Wednesday, June 16, 2010. The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is pleased to host guest art...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=64</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>2010 KIA Art Fair Winners!...</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>June 7, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
June 7, 2010</p>

<p><b>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts<br />
Announces 2010 KIA Art Fair Award Winners </b></p>

<img src="http://www.kiarts.orgimages/events/2010...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=63</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Senior Day at the KIA</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>June 17, 1-4 pm</h2>
  <p><b>June 3, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
June 3, 2010</p>

<p>Contact:<br />
Farrell Howe<br />
(269) 349-7775 ext. 3112</p>

<p><b>Senior Day at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts</b><br />
<i>June 17, 1-4...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=62</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>59th Annual KIA Art Fair - June 4-5, 2010</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Beer Garden & Garage Sale!</h2>
  <p><b>May 21, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Contact: </b><br />
Farrell Howe<br />
(269) 349-7775 ext. 3112</p>

<h1><b>59th Annual KIA Art Fair</b></h1>

<p><b>Beer Garden & Garage Sale!</b></p>

<p>Kalamazoo, MI - Friday, May 21, 2010....
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=60</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 21 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Invites you to New England!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>The Hidden Treasures of New England October 5 - 10, 2010</h2>
  <p><b>May 20, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
May 19, 2010</p>

<p><b>Contact: </b><br />
Farrell Howe<br />
(269) 349-7775 ext. 3112</p>

<p><b><b><h1><b>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts<br />
Invites you to New...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=59</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>KIA Interactive Gallery Closed For Remodeling/Relocation</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Check out ART CARDS for more family fun!</h2>
  <p><b>May 3, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
May 4, 2010</p>

<p><b>Contact: </b><br />
Farrell Howe<br />
(269) 349-7775 ext. 3112</p>

<p><b>KIA Interactive Gallery Closed for Remodeling/Relocation</b><br ...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=58</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>KIA is Budding with Young Artists this May!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Young Artists of Kalamazoo County, May 1 - 30</h2>
  <p><b>April 30, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:Farrell.Howe@gmail.com">Farrell.Howe@gmail.com</a>
</p>
  <p><b>KIA is Budding with Young Artists this May!</b><br />
<i>Young Artists of Kalamazoo County, May 1 - 30</i></p>

<p>Kalamazoo, MI - Friday, April 30, 2010. Everyone knows that April showers bring...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=57</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>New Classes at the KIA Kirk Newman Art School!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Learn how to design a video game or your own website this summer</h2>
  <p><b>April 28, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
April 28, 2010</p>

<p><b>Contact:</b><br />
Farrell Howe<br />
(269) 349-7775 ext. 3112</p>

<p><b>New Classes at the KIA Kirk Newman Art School!</b><br />
<i...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=56</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Calling All Art Hoppers!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Gallery Show Jewelry Showcase, WMAS Grand Prize Winner and More!</h2>
  <p><b>April 26, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
April 26, 2010</p>

<p><b>Contact:</b><br />
Farrell Howe<br />
(269) 349-7775 ext. 3112</p>

<p><b>Calling All Art Hoppers!</b><br />
<i>KIA Gallery Shop Jewelry...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=55</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kirk Newman Art School Offers Workshop with Celebrated Ceramicist Josh DeWeese!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Visiting Artists Workshops at the KIA's Kirk Newman Art School</h2>
  <p><b>April 8, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
April 8, 2010</p>

<p><b>Contact: </b><br />
Farrell Howe<br />
(269) 349-7775 ext. 3112</p>

<p><b>Kirk Newman Art School Offers Workshop with<br />
Celebrated...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=53</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>&amp;quot;Wanna Play Today?&amp;quot; Come to the KIA!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>April 16th Art & All That Jazz features Kalamazoo musician Susan Harrison</h2>
  <p><b>April 5, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
<b>April 5, 2010</b></p>

<p><b>Contact:</b><br />
Farrell Howe<br />
(269) 349-7775 ext. 3112</p>

<p><b>"Wanna Play Today?" Come to the KIA! </b><br />
<i...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=52</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Art League Hosts James Elkins</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Why not? Spirituality in Contemporary Art - Wednesday, April 14, 10 a.m.</h2>
  <p><b>April 1, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
April 1, 2010</p>

<p>Contact:<br />
Farrell Howe<br />
(269) 349-7775 ext. 3112</p>

<p><b>Kalamazoo Art League Hosts James Elkins</b><br />
<i>Why not?...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=51</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts - Family Funday!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>March 31, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
March 31, 2010</p>

<p>Contact:<br />
Farrell Howe<br />
(269) 349-7775</p>

<p><b>Free Family Funday at the KIA</b><br />
<b>An art exploration extravaganza! </b...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=50</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Art League Hosts Frank Lloyd Wright and John Himmelfarb Tour</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>DepARTure Event: April 21, 2010</h2>
  <p><b>March 10, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
March 10, 2010</p>

<p>Contact:<br />
Farrell Howe<br />
(269) 349-7775</p>

<p><b>Kalamazoo Art League Hosts<br />
Frank Lloyd Wright and John Himmelfarb Tour</b...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=49</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Calling All Future Picassos - Create Your Own Masterpiece!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Kirk Newman Art School Hands-On Open House Event, March 26, 6-9 p.m.</h2>
  <p><b>March 5, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
March 5, 2010</p>

<p><b>Contact:</b><br />
Farrell Howe<br />
(269) 349-7775 ext. 3112</p>

<p><b>Calling All Future Picassos -<br />
Create Your Own Masterpiece...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=48</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Ladies' Night Out at the KIA</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Spring Fashion Show, March 24, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.</h2>
  <p><b>March 3, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
March 3, 2010</p>

<p>Contact:<br />
Farrell Howe<br />
(269) 349-7775 ext. 3112</p>

<p><b>Ladies' Night Out at the KIA</b><br />
<i>Spring Fashion Show, March...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=46</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Register Your Budding Artists for Spring Art Camp</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>March 3, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
March 3, 2010</p>

<p>Contact:<br />
Farrell Howe<br />
(269) 349-7775 ext. 3112</p>

<p><b>Register Your Budding Artists for Spring Art Camp</b><br />
<i>at the...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=47</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Would you Like a Little Whiskey Before Breakfast?</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Art & All That Jazz, March 19th at the KIA!</h2>
  <p><b>March 2, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
March 2, 2010</p>

<p><b>Contact:</b><br />
Farrell Howe<br />
(269) 349-7775 ext. 3112</p>

<p><b>Would you Like a Little Whiskey Before Breakfast?</b><br />
<i...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=45</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Art League Lecture</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Dynamics of Location Shooting with Rob Gage</h2>
  <p><b>March 1, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
March 1, 2010</p>

<p><b>Contact:</b><br />
Farrell Howe<br />
(269) 349-7775 ext. 3112</p>

<p><b>Art League Lecture: Dynamics of Location Shooting with Rob Gage...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=44</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>KIA Exhibits Works of West Michigan's Most Talented Teens</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>2010 High School Area Show - March 6 - 28</h2>
  <p><b>February 25, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE </b><br />
February 25, 2010</p>

<p><b>Contact:</b><br />
Farrell Howe<br />
(269) 349-7775, ext. 3112</p>

<p><b>KIA Exhibits Works of West Michigan's Most Talented Teens...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=43</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Senior Day at the KIA - FREE!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Tuesday, March 2, 2010</h2>
  <p><b>February 19, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
</b><br />
February 19, 2010</p>

<p><b>Contact:</b><br />
Farrell Howe<br />
(269) 349-7775<br />
farrellh@kiarts.org</p>

<p><b>Senior Day at the KIA: <i>Woodcuts...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=42</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>KIA Hosts 7th Annual Teen Filmmakers Festival</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Friday, February 26, 6:30 - 9 p.m.</h2>
  <p><b>February 17, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE </b><br />
February 17, 2010</p>

<p><b>Contact: </b><br />
Farrell L. Howe<br />
(269) 349-7775, ext. 3112</p>

<p><b>KIA Hosts 7th Annual Teen Filmmakers Festival </b><br...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=41</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Chinese New Year Family Funday at the KIA</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>February 28, 1-4 p.m.</h2>
  <p><b>February 5, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
February 5, 2010</p>

<p><b><i><i>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Celebrates Chinese New Year with a Family Funday</i></i></b></p>

<p><i>February 28, 1-4 p.m....
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=40</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Art &amp; All That Jazz is Back at the KIA!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Special musical guest Keith Hall</h2>
  <p><b>February 4, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
February 4, 2010</p>

<p><b>Art & All That Jazz is Back at the KIA!</b><br />
<i>Special musical guest Keith Hall<br />
</i><br />
Kalamazoo, MI - Thursday,...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=39</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>New Sculpture Acquisition at the KIA Showcases African American Artist</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Edmonia Lewis's beautiful marble statue: The Marriage of Hiawatha, 1872</h2>
  <p><b>January 29, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
January 29, 2010</p>

<p><b>New Sculpture Acquisition at the KIA Showcases African American Artist </b><br />
<i>Edmonia Lewis's beautiful marble statue: The...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=38</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Art League Hosts Renee Covalucci</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Lecture on Chinese Woodcuts. Wednesday, February 10th</h2>
  <p><b>January 19, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE </b><br />
January 19, 2010</p>

<p><b>Contact:</b><br />
<a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">Farrell Howe</a><br />
(269) 349-7775</p>

<p><b>Kalamazoo Art League Hosts...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=37</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Fear and Folly: The Visionary Prints of Francisco Goya and Federico Castellon</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>New Exhibition Opening on January 30 - May 23, 2010</h2>
  <p><b>January 18, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE </b><br />
January 18, 2010</p>

<p><a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">Farrell Howe</a><br />
(269) 349-7775, ext. 3112</p>

<p><b>Fear and Folly: The Visionary Prints of...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=36</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 18 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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  <item>
  <title>Toon in for Two Days of Tunes and Looney Fun at the KIA!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>ARTbreak and KIA Library offer unique community events, free of charge.</h2>
  <p><b>January 14, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
January 14, 2010</p>

<p><b>Contact:</b><br />
Farrell Howe<br />
farrellh@kiarts.org<br />
(269) 349-7775, ext. 3112</p>

<p><b>Toon in for Two Days of Tunes and...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=35</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>59th Annual KIA Art Fair Now Accepting Applications</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>January 12, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE </b><br />
January 12, 2010</p>

<p>Farrell L. Howe<br />
farrellh@kiarts.org<br />
(269) 349-7775, ext. 3112</p>

<p><b>59th Annual KIA Art Fair Now Accepting Applications...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=34</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>KIA Exhibition: Woodcuts in Modern China, 1937-2008</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>January 23 - April 18, 2010</h2>
  <p><b>January 8, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
January 8, 2010</b></p>

<p><b>KIA Exhibition: Woodcuts in Modern China, 1937-2008   </b><br />
<i>January 23 - April 18, 2010 </i></p>

<p>Kalamazoo, MI - Friday,...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=33</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Speed Bump has been extended!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>January 4, 2010</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
January 4, 2010</p>

<p><b>Due to Popular Demand, <i>Speed Bump</i> Will Stay at the KIA </b><br />
<i>Speed Bump: The Comic World of Dave Coverly will stay open until...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=32</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>2010 West Michigan Area Show Call for Entries...</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>February 15, 2010 Deadline!</h2>
  <p><b>December 16, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Karla Niehus<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Assistant Curator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Exhibitions<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:karlan@kiarts.org">karlan@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
December 16, 2009</p>

<h1><b>2010 West Michigan Area Show Call for Entries</b></h1>

<p><i><h2>February 15, 2010 Deadline!</h2></i></p>

<p>Kalamazoo, MI - Wednesday,...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=31</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Give a Child the Gift of Creativity This Holiday!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Kirk Newman Art School Winter Break Children's Multi-Media Workshop</h2>
  <p><b>December 10, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
December 10, 2009</p>

<p><b>Give a Child the Gift of Creativity This Holiday!</b><br />
<i>Kirk Newman Art School Winter Break Children's Multi-Media Workshop -...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=30</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>&amp;quot;Naaaah, what's up Doc?&amp;quot; Get Animated at the KIA</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Brings The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons to Kalamazoo</h2>
  <p><b>December 3, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
December 3, 2009</p>

<p><b>"Naaaah, what's up Doc?" Get Animated at the KIA </b><br />
<i>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Brings The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons to...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=28</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Latest Acquisition at the KIA: www.kiarts.org</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Launches Brand-New Website, All New Features!</h2>
  <p><b>December 1, 2009</b></p>
  <p>Kalamazoo, MI - Tuesday, December 1, 2009.  The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is proud to announce the launch of its brand-new website, <a href="http://www.kiarts.org"  >www.kiarts.org!</a></p>

<p...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=29</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 01 Dec 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is Hosting Design Contest for 2010 Art Fair</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Artists and graphic designers of all skill levels invited to enter!</h2>
  <p><b>November 30, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is Hosting Design Contest for 2010 Art Fair</b><br />
<i>Artists and graphic designers of all skill levels invited to enter!</i></p>

<p>Kalamazoo, Michigan - Monday,...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=27</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Art League Hosts Deanna Morse</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Lecture on animation as art.</h2>
  <p><b>November 25, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
November 26, 2009</p>

<p><b>Kalamazoo Art League Hosts Deanna Morse</b><br />
<i>Lecture on animation as art.</i></p>

<p>Kalamazoo, MI - Thursday, November 26,...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=26</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>KIA Makes Holiday Gift Giving An Art</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Find affordable, unique gifts at the 2009 KIA Holiday Art Sale!</h2>
  <p><b>November 25, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
November 25, 2009</p>

<p><b>KIA Makes Holiday Gift Giving An Art</b><br />
<i>Find affordable, unique gifts at the 2009 KIA Holiday Art Sale!</i></p>

<img src=...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=25</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>test</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>November 18, 2009</b></p>
  <p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
December 1, 2009</p>

<p><b><h1>Latest Acquisition at the KIA: www.kiarts.org</h1></b><br />
<i><h2>The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Launches Brand-New Website, All New...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=23</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>New Exhibition: Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Review</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>November 21 - January 10, 2010</h2>
  <p><b>November 17, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
November 17, 2009</p>

<p><b>Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Review  </b><br />
<i>Showing November 21 - January 10, 2010<br />
</i><br />
Kalamazoo, MI - Tuesday,...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=24</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>KIA Hosts 3rd Annual Appraisal Day</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>November 21, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.</h2>
  <p><b>November 16, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349 7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
November 16, 2009</p>

<p><b>KIA Hosts 3rd Annual Appraisal Day</b></p>

<p>Kalamazoo, MI - Monday, November 16, 2009.  Who hasn't watched an episode of <i>Antique...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=22</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>KIA: Jewelry, Art &amp; All That Jazz</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Get a sneak preview of the Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Review and find your h</h2>
  <p><b>November 13, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 345-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
November 13, 2009</p>

<p><b>KIA: Jewelry, Art & All That Jazz</b><br />
<i>Get a sneak preview of the <i>Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Review</i> and<br />
find your...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=21</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Cartoonist of the Year Puts the &amp;quot;Fun&amp;quot; in Family Funday</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Special Guests Dave Coverly and Jim Tobin!</h2>
  <p><b>November 2, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Contractor<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
November 2, 2009</p>

<p><b><br />
Cartoonist of the Year Puts the "Fun" in Family Funday!</b><br />
<i>Special Guests Dave Coverly and Jim Tobin!</i></p>

<p>Kalamazoo,...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=16</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>2009 KIA Holiday Sale - You are invited!...</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>October 29, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Contractor<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <h1><b>You are Invited!</b></h1>

<h2>2009 KIA Kirk Newman Art School Holiday Sale!</h2>

<p>It's back! Join us for the 2009 KIA Kirk Newman Art School Holiday Sale!</p>

<img src="http://www.kiarts...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=14</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Art League Hosts Gerhardt Knodel</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>October 29, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Contractor<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
October 29, 2009</p>

<h1>

<p>Kalamazoo Art League Hosts Gerhardt Knodel</h1></p>

<h2>Lecture on contemporary fiber arts.

</h2>

<p>Kalamazoo, MI - Thursday, October...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=15</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>KIA Invites Boys &amp; Ghouls to Teen Halloween</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>A "spooktacular" costume party with prizes, dancing, entertainment and more!</h2>
  <p><b>October 26, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
October 26, 2009</p>

<p><b>KIA Invites Boys & Ghouls to <a href="http://www.kiarts.org/event.php?menu_id=3&page_id=3&calendar_id=1&event_id=24&view=mini"  >Teen...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=13</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Senior Day at the KIA-Registration is required!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <p><b>October 26, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
October 26, 2009</p>

<p><b><a href="http://www.kiarts.org/event.php?menu_id=3&page_id=3&calendar_id=1&event_id=79&view=mini&offset=1"  >Senior Day at the KIA</a><br />
...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=12</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Ward off the &amp;quot;Winter is Coming Blues&amp;quot; by Firing Up Your Creativity Kiln!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Fall Courses Still Available for Registration at the KIA Kirk Newman Art School!</h2>
  <p><b>October 19, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Developoment<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
October 19, 2009</p>

<p><b>Ward off the "Winter is Coming Blues" by Firing Up Your Creativity Kiln!</b><br />
<i>Fall Courses Still Available for Registration at the...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=11</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>It's Honky Tonk Time at KIA's Art &amp; All That Jazz!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Special musical guest Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys</h2>
  <p><b>October 9, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
October 9, 2009</p>

<p><b>It's Honky Tonk Time at KIA's Art & All That Jazz!</b><br />
Special musical guest Delilah DeWylde and the Lost Boys</p>

<p>Kalamazoo, MI -...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=10</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Kalamazoo Art League Hosts Gordon Alt</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Lecture on the sculpture of John Cavanaugh</h2>
  <p><b>October 9, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
October 9, 2009</p>

<p><b>Kalamazoo Art League Hosts Gordon Alt</b><br />
[url="http://www.kiarts.org/event.php?menu_id=3&page_id=3&calendar_id=1&event_id=26...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=9</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>Get Your Can Over to the KIA!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Art Against Hunger Food Drive</h2>
  <p><b>October 7, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p><b>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</b><br />
October 7, 2009</p>

<p><b>Get Your Can Over to the KIA!</b><br />
<i>Art Against Hunger Food Drive Benefits Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes in Partnership with Panera...
   ]]></description>
  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=8</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
  </item>

  <item>
  <title>It's Hopping at the KIA This Friday!</title>
  <description><![CDATA[
  <h2>Exhibition sneak-peek: Embracing Diverse Voices: African-American Art  in the Co</h2>
  <p><b>September 29, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell Howe<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Marketing Coordinator<br />
<b>Department:</b> Development<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 ext. 3112<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:farrellh@kiarts.org">farrellh@kiarts.org</a>
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  <p>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<br />
September 29, 2009</p>

<p><b>It's Hopping at the KIA This Friday!</b><br />
Exhibition sneak-peek: <i>Embracing Diverse Voices: African-American Art in the Collection...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=7</link>
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  <title>Book Discussion: The Stranger From Paradise</title>
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  <p><b>September 28, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Dennis Kreps<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Librarian<br />
<b>Department:</b> Mary & Edwin Meader Fine Arts Library<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 Ext. 3165<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:dennisk@kiarts.org">dennisk@kiarts.org</a>
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  <p><b>For Immediate Release: September 28, 2009</b></p>

<p><b>KIA Library Book Discussion: <i>The Stranger From Paradise</b></i></p>

<p>Kalamazoo, MI - Monday, September 28, 2009. Join librarian...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=5</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Senior Day at the KIA</title>
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  <h2>Registration is required!</h2>
  <p><b>September 28, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Michelle Stempien<br />
<b>Job Title:</b> Curator of Museum Education<br />
<b>Department:</b> Museum Education<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 Ext. 3162<br />
<b>Email:</b> <a href="mailto:michelles@kiarts.org">michelles@kiarts.org</a>
</p>
  <p>Visit the exciting new sculpture exhibition on view, <i>In Search of Motion: John Cavanaugh/Sculptor 1921-1985</i>, with KIA docents and learn about various sculptural processes with sculptors...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=6</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>The Doors are Closing on O'Keeffe!</title>
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  <h2>Don't miss your chance to see Georgia O'Keeffe as you have never seen her before</h2>
  <p><b>August 17, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell L. Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 x3112<br />
</p>
  <p>Kalamazoo, MI - Monday, August 17, 2009. Summer is almost over. Remember that list of things you wanted to do, but will get to "tomorrow" or "next week?" Was seeing the Georgia O'Keeffe exhibition...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=3</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>Is your child suffering from boredom?   
Cure those end-of-summer blues at KIA Art Camp!</title>
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  <p><b>August 1, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell L. Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 x3112<br />
</p>
  <p>Kalamazoo, MI - Friday, July 31, 2009, "I'm booooored!" What parent or caretaker hasn't heard this at least once this summer? August is known as the dog days of summer for more than just the heat....
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=2</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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  <title>This Week's Free Tour at the KIA - The Industrial and Natural Landscape in conjunction with the current Georgia O'Keeffe exhibitions</title>
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  <p><b>July 27, 2009</b></p>
  <p><b>Source:</b> Farrell L. Howe<br />
<b>Phone:</b> (269) 349-7775 x3112<br />
</p>
  <p>Kalamazoo, MI - Monday, July 27, 2009, this Friday and Sunday, July 31st and August 2nd, the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts will continue hosting free public tours in conjunction with the Georgia O...
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  <link>http://www.kiarts.org/news.php?article_id=1</link>
  <category>News</category>
  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 12:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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