In May, Art Detectives will be on the case, searching for how artists show people in their artwork. We’ll read a book about different artistic styles, hunt for faces and figures in the permanent collection, and finish by creating our own portrait masterpiece to take home. Arty will be on vacation in June, July, and…
Inspired by the innovation and history of sneakers, we will provide origami paper to fold your own mini shoe! A variety of styles and difficulty levels will be provided. Check out the exhibition Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks for inspiration and then drop by the library to try your hand at this detailed…
Stop in to the KIA during Arts Fair for a hands on art activity! We will provide the supplies to create your own Gelli Plate printed sneaker. Experiment with colorways inspired by objects featured in Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks! Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation…
In June, bring your little ones for a stroll through the permanent collection. Through close looking and simple gallery activities we'll search for figures and faces in the artwork.
Join the KIA as we remember Juneteenth, which is a holiday that commemorates the abolishment of slavery in the United States. Participate in various activities, including viewing artworks by African American artists, drop-in low-mess art activities, and more.
Summer Jams returns to the KIA as a lively open mic night celebrating music, poetry, and creative expression. This event brings artists and community members together to share their voices in a welcoming and creative space. Performers of all backgrounds are invited to take the stage, whether you’re a musician, poet, spoken word artist, or…
In July, little art lovers will explore For the People, By the People: America at 250. The exhibition highlights the story of America and its diverse communities. We'll spend some time in the galleries to see how artists bring those stories to life.
You’re invited to a fun-filled afternoon! 🎨 Be creative with sidewalk chalk at the South Street entrance. 📚 Create blackout poetry in the Meader Fine Arts Library and Shrinky Dink art in the lobby. 💭 Learn from the Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies and Soga Japan Center, WMU. 🛍️ Explore Gallery Go Bags and…
Summer Jams returns to the KIA as a lively open mic night celebrating music, poetry, and creative expression. This event brings artists and community members together to share their voices in a welcoming and creative space. Performers of all backgrounds are invited to take the stage, whether you’re a musician, poet, spoken word artist, or…
Take some time out to express yourself in the library. We will have supplies available to encourage meditative expression through art, including a collaborative canvas set up for community members to add their personal mark to the larger piece. Additionally, we will have a display of self-care and art therapy books available for members to…
Summer Jams concludes at the KIA on Thursday, August 27 with a lively open mic night celebrating music, poetry, and creative expression. Join us for an evening where artists and community members come together to share their voices in a welcoming and creative space. Performers of all backgrounds are invited to take the stage. Whether…
Join us for a Gallery Game Night, where we’ll explore the permanent collection through interactive, art-focused games and creative sketching activities. This event is appropriate for all ages.