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SUMMARY:Free Thursdays at the KIA
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy free admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays\, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/free-thursdays-at-the-kia-3/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250706T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250706T143000
DTSTAMP:20250908T201948Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-07-06/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250710T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250710T200000
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SUMMARY:Free Thursdays at the KIA
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy free admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays\, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/free-thursdays-at-the-kia-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250710T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250710T180000
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UID:10001062-1752168600-1752170400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Leo Villareal: Interstellar
DESCRIPTION:Step into a unique digital world created by artist Leo Villareal during this Gallery Gathering. Using technology to explore the realms of both the cosmic and the human\, Villareal invites guests to wonder and reflect on our places in the universe and the journeys we share. Together we will explore this innovative exhibition where light and code come together to create an evocative and immersive experience. \nThis Gallery Gathering will be led by Eric Souther\, Assistant Professor of Kinetic Imaging in the Gwen Frostic School of Art at Western Michigan University.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-leo-villareal-interstellar/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Gallery Gathering,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250711T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250711T114500
DTSTAMP:20250620T172738Z
CREATED:20250321T180521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250620T172738Z
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SUMMARY:Wonder Walks: Reality and Imagination
DESCRIPTION:Join us on a journey through the KIA’s permanent collection\, discovering pieces that reflect real life and others that stretch the boundaries of imagination.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-reality-and-imagination/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,In the Museum,Wonder Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250713T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250713T143000
DTSTAMP:20250908T201948Z
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-07-13/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sundays.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250717T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001018-1752750000-1752782400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Free Thursdays at the KIA
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy free admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays\, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/free-thursdays-at-the-kia/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250717T193000
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SUMMARY:Artful Evening: BODEWADMI NDAW Screening and Potawatomi Language Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a screening of local filmmaker Davis Henderson’s newly-released film\, BODEWADMI NDAW. This documentary is focused on the efforts of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians and the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi to revitalize their rapidly disappearing language\, Bodéwadmimwen. Following the screening and a Q&A with Henderson\, Holden Day will lead a beginner’s language workshop. Join us to learn key words and phrases in Bodéwadmimwen! \nWorkshop instructor Holden Day shares: \n“Bozho\, Nagas nde neshnabé noswen anaké Holden Day ė-zhnekangoyan. Mshiké o ndodém. Bodéwadmi ndaw. Pegegneniyek nde-béndagwes. Wzawkik nde-wchbya neshjé ngom odewpi Zikemzo nde-da. Nish-mnedok miné trans ndaw. Zhak pon nde-ndo-gkédan ode gdezheshmowmenan. \nHello\, my Neshnabé name is Nagas\, or I am called Holden Day. I am Turtle Clan. I am Potawatomi\, enrolled with the Pokagon Band. I am from Wzawkik (“Benton Harbor\, MI”) but am currently living in Zikemzo (“Kalamazoo\, MI”). I am two-spirit and trans. I have been learning our language for nine years.” \nDavis Henderson (He/They) is a filmmaker\, voice actor\, and storyteller. He is also a citizen of the Match-E-Be-Nash-She-Wish Band of Pottawatomi Indians (also known to the community as the Gun Lake Tribe). Kalamazoo born and based\, they wish to share stories about the land that we gather on that are not written in history books.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-bodewadmi-ndaw-screening-and-potawatomi-language-workshop/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening,Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250719T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250719T140000
DTSTAMP:20250708T133856Z
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UID:10001076-1752922800-1752933600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Summer Community Day
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a fun-filled day! This special family-oriented event will feature exciting activities\, outstanding exhibits\, fun games\, and much more. Whether you’re a long-time KIA enthusiast or a first-time visitor\, this event will provide something for everyone in the family to enjoy. \n  \n\n\n\nTime\nActivity\n\n\n\n\n11am\nCommunity Day begins\n\n\n11am–5pm\nSummer Scavenger Hunt in the galleries\n\n\n11am–2pm\nCandy charcuterie table in the Kirk Newman Art School Commons\n\n\n11am–2pm\nArt Projects: \n\nColoring sheets\nDoodle Table\nPopsicle Pop Art\nPainting with Alternative Tools (think fly swatters\, pool noodles\, and textured brushes)\n\nFamily Outdoor Games: \n\nGiant Connect Four\nYard Tic-Tac-Toe\nLadderball\nSidewalk Chalk\n\n\n\n\n11:30am and 1:15pm\nStorytime: Sticks by Diane Alber in the Library\n\n\n2pm\nCommunity day Ends
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/centennial-community-day/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250720T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250720T143000
DTSTAMP:20250908T201948Z
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
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UID:10000950-1753018200-1753021800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-07-20/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sundays.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250724T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250724T200000
DTSTAMP:20250623T142054Z
CREATED:20250620T174928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T142054Z
UID:10001019-1753354800-1753387200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Free Thursdays at the KIA
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy free admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays\, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/free-thursdays-at-the-kia-4/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Free-Thursdays-7.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250731T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250731T200000
DTSTAMP:20250623T142058Z
CREATED:20250620T174935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T142058Z
UID:10001020-1753959600-1753992000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Free Thursdays at the KIA
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy free admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays\, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/free-thursdays-at-the-kia-5/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Free-Thursdays-7.jpg
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