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SUMMARY:Art Detectives: Meet Me at the Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:by David Goldin \nThis month\, Art Detectives will join Stub\, the museum ticket\, as he guides us through the art museum\, uncovering the secrets behind what happens inside. Afterward\, we’ll explore the KIA’s galleries and craft our own museum to take home \nPlease note: This program will use a different room and therefore can accommodate only 20 people (adults and children). Please register in advance\, as day-of walk-ins may not be able to be accommodated.  \nArt Detectives is a free program for children 4-8 years old (but all ages are welcome). Join us as we read a story\, look at art\, and make a project to take home. Caregivers must stay with their children at all times.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/meet-me-at-the-art-museum/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250301T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250301T120000
DTSTAMP:20250206T174205Z
CREATED:20241219T151233Z
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SUMMARY:Art Detectives: Tap! Tap! Tap!: Dance! Dance! Dance!
DESCRIPTION:March is all about movement! Join us as we engage our hands with a story and a colorful painting project\, followed by a fun movement session led by a Wellspring Academy teaching artist. Wellspring Dance Academy provides modern and contemporary dance instruction\, while emphasizing organic movement and valuing community\, expression\, and inclusivity. \nWe will be using finger paints for the art project\, so it could get messy. \nStay with us for more art and movement activities! Our Movement and Play Community Day will run from 11 am to 3 pm\, featuring activities\, games\, and a Community Dance Jam with Wellspring as part of their annual RADFest celebration!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/tap-tap-tap-dance-dance-dance/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250208T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250208T120000
DTSTAMP:20250103T194640Z
CREATED:20241219T151055Z
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SUMMARY:Art Detectives: The First Blade of Sweetgrass
DESCRIPTION:by Suzanne Greenlaw and Gabriel Frey \nLet’s learn about landscapes!  We’ll begin with a book to see how the illustrator expresses them\, visit the galleries to observe how artists portray them\, and finally\, you’ll create one of your own to take home.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/the-first-blade-of-sweet-grass/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250111T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250111T120000
DTSTAMP:20241219T200857Z
CREATED:20241010T121606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T200857Z
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SUMMARY:Art Detectives: My Hands Sing the Blues: Romare Bearden’s Childhood Journey
DESCRIPTION:by Jeanne Walker Harvey \nRomare Bearden has been described as the nation’s foremost collage artist. Art Detectives will view a work by Bearden in Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century\, as well as the work of other collagists. After exploring in the galleries we’ll create a collage to take home. \nArt Detectives is for children 4-8 years old (but all ages are welcome). Come join us as we read a story\, look at art\, and make a project to take home! Caregivers must stay with their children at all times. This is a free program\, but preregistration is encouraged.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-my-hands-sing-the-blues-romare-beardens-childhood-journey/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241214T120000
DTSTAMP:20241105T162228Z
CREATED:20241010T121438Z
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SUMMARY:Art Detectives: Shaped by Her Hands: Potter Maria Martinez
DESCRIPTION:by Anna Harber Freeman and Barbara Gonzales \nIn December we will learn about potter Maria Martinez. During a guided gallery tour\, Art Detectives will view a piece by Martinez as well as other ceramic artists featured in the Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century exhibition. After our walk through the galleries\, we’ll make a holiday decoration. \nArt Detectives is for children 4-8 years old (but all ages are welcome). Come join us as we read a story\, look at art\, and make a project to take home! Caregivers must stay with their children at all times. This is a free program\, but preregistration is encouraged.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-shaped-by-her-hands-potter-maria-martinez/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T160000
DTSTAMP:20241107T150057Z
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SUMMARY:Express Yourself! Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of art-filled fun during the Express Yourself! Community Day.  \nExplore the museum to learn about art and see how artists express themselves through their artwork. Gain inspiration and express yourself with make-and-take projects and other fun activities. \nExpress Yourself! Community Day is free\, thanks to the generous support provided by the Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/express-yourself-community-day/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,In the Museum,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T103000
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SUMMARY:Art Detectives: Dancing Through Fields of Color: The Story of Helen Frankenthaler
DESCRIPTION:by Elizabeth Brown \nJoin Arty to learn about abstract expressionist artist Helen Frankenthaler. We’ll read a story about her childhood\, create a project inspired by her artwork\, and explore some of the abstract works currently hanging in the galleries. \nArt Detectives is for children 4-8 years old (but all ages are welcome). Come join us as we read a story\, look at art\, and make a project to take home! Caregivers must stay with their children at all times. This is a free program\, but preregistration is encouraged.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-dancing-through-fields-of-color-the-story-of-helen-frankenthaler/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241012T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241012T153000
DTSTAMP:20240703T173536Z
CREATED:20240701T193502Z
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UID:10000704-1728739800-1728747000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:UnReeled: Coco
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a special screening of Coco for guests of all ages! Celebrated annually on November 1 and 2\, Día de Muertos is dedicated to the joyful remembrance of deceased loved ones. \nIn Disney/Pixar’s 2017 film Coco\, 12-year-old Miguel dreams of becoming a musician despite his family’s ban on music\, and his pursuit of this passion leads him to a series of powerful discoveries. The film explores themes of family\, connection\, self-discovery\, love\, and loss while celebrating Mexican culture and beloved traditions like Día de Muertos. Popcorn and other refreshments will be provided. Feel free to bring a blanket or pillow and get cozy as you join Miguel on his fantastical journey to the Land of the Dead!  \nThis film is rated PG and has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes.  \nWhile you’re here\, be sure to check out our community ofrenda\, created in partnership with students involved in after-school programs at El Concilio! \nWant to learn more about Día de Muertos? Young guests and their caregivers are invited to participate in Art Detectives at 10:30 am. All Art Detectives and their families are then invited to join us for the afternoon screening for free! \n$5 members / $10 nonmembers / Free for all who attend the morning’s Art Detectives event!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/unreeled-coco/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241012T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241012T113000
DTSTAMP:20240701T194526Z
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SUMMARY:Art Detectives: The Dead Family Diaz
DESCRIPTION:by P.J. Bracegirdle \nLearn about Day of the Dead with Arty and our friends from El Concilio! We’ll read The Dead Family Diaz\, a story about an unusual friendship\, and make sugar skull prints. This Art Detectives book will be read in both English and Spanish. View an ofrenda created in partnership with El Concilio. Stick around after Art Detectives for our UnReeled program and watch the Disney Pixar movie Coco. The film screening will be free for all who attend Art Detectives!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-the-dead-family-diaz/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240914T113000
DTSTAMP:20240701T194628Z
CREATED:20240701T194300Z
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SUMMARY:Art Detectives: The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons
DESCRIPTION:by Natascha Biebow \nHave you ever wondered about the creator of Crayola Crayons? Art Detectives will learn all about it through the story of the Crayon Man. At this extra special Art Detectives\, Wellspring Dance will lead dance exploration inspired by the many Crayola Crayons colors! We will also create a colorful project with crayons and texture plates. (Rescheduled from January.)
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/the-crayon-man-the-true-story-of-the-invention-of-crayola-crayons-by-natascha-biebow/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240810T150000
DTSTAMP:20240801T162156Z
CREATED:20240701T194112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T162156Z
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SUMMARY:Meader Fine Arts Library
DESCRIPTION:There will be no Art Detectives for the month of August due to special programming associated with the Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined In Glass exhibition. However\, the Meader Fine Arts Library will be open. Please stop in to look through a special display of books for adults and kids relating to the Clearly Indigenous exhibit.  \nGuests ages 8 and up are warmly invited to join us for a live glassmaking demonstration and hands-on fused glass project at Glass Art Kalamazoo! Seating is limited so register at www.kiarts.org/events.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/meader-fine-arts-library/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Kids-Design-Glass.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240713T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240713T113000
DTSTAMP:20240628T124529Z
CREATED:20240418T144712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T124529Z
UID:10000680-1720866600-1720870200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: While You’re Asleep
DESCRIPTION:by Emmy Kastner \nJoin us at 10:30am to kick off KIA Centennial Community Day with a special Art Detectives! Beloved local children’s book author Emmy Kastner will read her new book and guide participants in a drawing activity. Attendees will also create an animal mask and self-explore the galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-while-youre-asleep/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240615T111500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240615T121500
DTSTAMP:20240418T145741Z
CREATED:20240418T144410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T145741Z
UID:10000679-1718450100-1718453700@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: Tar Beach
DESCRIPTION:by Faith Ringgold \nAs Art Detectives and their caregivers commemorate Juneteenth at the KIA\, join us at 11:15am for a reading of Tar Beach by multi-disciplinary artist\, writer\, and activist Faith Ringgold. \nNo registration needed.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-tar-beach/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240511T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240511T113000
DTSTAMP:20240422T153040Z
CREATED:20240418T144129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240422T153040Z
UID:10000678-1715423400-1715427000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: Yayoi Kusama: From Here to Infinity
DESCRIPTION:by Sarah Suzuki \nJoin Art Detectives to learn about artist Yayoi Kusama and look for patterns in artworks on exhibit. Then make your own artwork inspired by Yayoi Kusama.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-yayoi-kusama-from-here-to-infinity/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,Free
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