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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/2025-03-02/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250301T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250301T120000
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CREATED:20241219T151233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T174205Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250227T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250227T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10000998-1740654000-1740686400@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/2025-02-27/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Free-Thursdays.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250223T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250223T143000
DTSTAMP:20250908T201948Z
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000931-1740317400-1740321000@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/2025-02-23/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250220T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10000997-1740049200-1740081600@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/2025-02-20/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Free-Thursdays.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250216T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250216T143000
DTSTAMP:20250908T201948Z
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000930-1739712600-1739716200@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/2025-02-16/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250213T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10000996-1739444400-1739476800@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/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Free-Thursdays.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250209T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250209T143000
DTSTAMP:20250908T201948Z
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000929-1739107800-1739111400@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/2025-02-09/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250207T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250207T111500
DTSTAMP:20241219T200528Z
CREATED:20241219T151738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T200528Z
UID:10000787-1738924200-1738926900@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: I spy…
DESCRIPTION:There are so many things to find in the art on the walls. Let’s take a walk through the galleries and see what we can spy with our little eyes.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/i-spy/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250206T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10000995-1738839600-1738872000@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/2025-02-06/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Free-Thursdays.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250202T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250202T143000
DTSTAMP:20250908T201948Z
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000928-1738503000-1738506600@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/2025-02-02/
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10000994-1738234800-1738267200@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/2025-01-30/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Free-Thursdays.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250123T200000
DTSTAMP:20250115T212443Z
CREATED:20241023T111831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T212443Z
UID:10000762-1737630000-1737662400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Free Thursdays at the KIA
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy free admission and extended hours until 8pm every Thursday\, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-bridges-access-for-all-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241220
DTSTAMP:20241023T112036Z
CREATED:20241023T111634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T112036Z
UID:10000761-1734566400-1734652799@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Bridges Access for All
DESCRIPTION:As part of the KIA’s mission to cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan\, we are proud to be working with Art Bridges Foundation to increase access to museums and foster engagement with local audiences. Enjoy free general admission at the KIA every fourth Thursday of the month\, featuring extended hours thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-bridges-access-for-all/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Artbridges-Access-for-All-Post.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTSTAMP:20241023T112116Z
CREATED:20241023T111536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T112116Z
UID:10000760-1732147200-1732233599@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Bridges Access for All
DESCRIPTION:As part of the KIA’s mission to cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan\, we are proud to be working with Art Bridges Foundation to increase access to museums and foster engagement with local audiences. Enjoy free general admission at the KIA every fourth Thursday of the month\, featuring extended hours thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-bridges-free-admission/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Artbridges-Access-for-All-Post.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241107T200000
DTSTAMP:20241029T135316Z
CREATED:20241029T135316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T135316Z
UID:10000763-1731002400-1731009600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:College Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for College Night at the KIA on Thursday\, November 7 from 6 pm to 8 pm. This free event for all college students includes games\, food\, music\, raffles\, and interactive activities. Just bring your college ID & connect with students from WMU\, Kalamazoo College\, KVCC\, and more! Come explore the museum\, and enjoy a night of fun\, creativity\, and networking.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/college-night/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241024T200000
DTSTAMP:20240709T115231Z
CREATED:20240709T114621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T115231Z
UID:10000713-1729767600-1729800000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBridges Access for All
DESCRIPTION:As part of the KIA’s mission to cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan\, we are proud to be working with Art Bridges Foundation to increase access to museums and foster engagement with local audiences. Enjoy free general admission at the KIA every fourth Thursday of the month\, featuring extended hours thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbridges-access-for-all-5/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Artbridges-Access-for-All-Post.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241023T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241023T190000
DTSTAMP:20240927T134600Z
CREATED:20240925T154617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T134600Z
UID:10000719-1729702800-1729710000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Teacher Appreciation Night
DESCRIPTION:All educators are invited to Teacher Appreciation Night at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts! Please join us for an evening celebrating you and your commitment to education. \nWhat to expect: \n\nDoor prizes for the first 50 teachers\nAppetizers and drinks\nLive music by Dylan Tolbert\nMake and take art project\nFeedback session (5:30pm-6:00pm) – let us know how the KIA can work and partner with you\, your school\, and your students\nThe galleries and the Gallery Shop will be open\nFind out about programs\, field trips\, art classes\, and scholarships for you and your students\n\nRegistration is strongly encouraged by Oct. 21\, but not required. Walk-ins are welcome. \nThis event has been generously sponsored by PNC Bank.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/teacher-appreciation-night/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/6H8A1066.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240928T150000
DTSTAMP:20240701T190652Z
CREATED:20240701T190652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T190652Z
UID:10000692-1727521200-1727535600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Creating Blackout Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library to create unique and engaging Blackout Poetry designed to celebrate Banned Books Week. We invite participants to transform pages of text into beautiful and thought-provoking pieces of art. We will have materials available during the library’s public hours.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/creating-blackout-poetry-2-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/blackout-poetry.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240927T150000
DTSTAMP:20240701T190550Z
CREATED:20240701T190550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T190550Z
UID:10000691-1727434800-1727449200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Creating Blackout Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library to create unique and engaging Blackout Poetry designed to celebrate Banned Books Week. We invite participants to transform pages of text into beautiful and thought-provoking pieces of art. We will have materials available during the library’s public hours.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/creating-blackout-poetry-2/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/blackout-poetry.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240926T200000
DTSTAMP:20240709T115148Z
CREATED:20240709T114538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T115148Z
UID:10000712-1727348400-1727380800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBridges Access for All
DESCRIPTION:As part of the KIA’s mission to cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan\, we are proud to be working with Art Bridges Foundation to increase access to museums and foster engagement with local audiences. Enjoy free general admission at the KIA every fourth Thursday of the month\, featuring extended hours thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbridges-access-for-all-4/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Artbridges-Access-for-All-Post.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240925T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240925T150000
DTSTAMP:20240701T190451Z
CREATED:20240701T190451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T190451Z
UID:10000690-1727262000-1727276400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Creating Blackout Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library to create unique and engaging Blackout Poetry designed to celebrate Banned Books Week. We invite participants to transform pages of text into beautiful and thought-provoking pieces of art. We will have materials available during the library’s public hours.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/creating-blackout-poetry/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/blackout-poetry.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240822T200000
DTSTAMP:20240709T115100Z
CREATED:20240709T114456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T115100Z
UID:10000711-1724324400-1724356800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBridges Access for All
DESCRIPTION:As part of the KIA’s mission to cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan\, we are proud to be working with Art Bridges Foundation to increase access to museums and foster engagement with local audiences. Enjoy free general admission at the KIA every fourth Thursday of the month\, featuring extended hours thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbridges-access-for-all-3/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Artbridges-Access-for-All-Post.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240727T150000
DTSTAMP:20240418T152330Z
CREATED:20240418T134612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T152330Z
UID:10000664-1722085200-1722092400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for quiet reading time in the galleries. We will provide seating and space to kick back and read a book. Bring your own book or check something out from the Meader Fine Arts Library!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/silent-book-club-2-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Free,In the Museum
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240725T200000
DTSTAMP:20240516T144801Z
CREATED:20240516T144801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T144801Z
UID:10000685-1721905200-1721937600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBridges Access for All
DESCRIPTION:As part of the KIA’s mission to cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan\, we are proud to be working with Art Bridges Foundation to increase access to museums and foster engagement with local audiences. Enjoy free general admission at the KIA every fourth Thursday of the month\, featuring extended hours thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbridges-access-for-all-2-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Artbridges-Access-for-All-Post.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240723T130000
DTSTAMP:20240722T133712Z
CREATED:20240418T142014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T133712Z
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SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Preston Singletary: Echoes\, Fire\, and Shadows
DESCRIPTION:For nearly two decades\, Preston Singletary has straddled two unique cultures\, melding his Tlingit ancestry with the dynamism of the Studio Glass Movement. In the process\, he has created an extraordinarily distinctive and powerful body of work that depicts cultural and historical images in richly detailed\, beautifully hued glass. Singletary has translated the visual vocabulary of patterns\, narratives\, and systems of Native woodcarving and painted art into glass\, a material historically associated with Native peoples through an extensive network of trading routes. \nSave the date for the KIA’s collaboration with Glass Art Kalamazoo on August 10\, as we celebrate Clearly Indigenous with an artists’ exchange\, live demonstrations\, and a family-friendly hands-on exploration of creating glass art! \n\n\n\nAll hybrid events will be livestreamed to our YouTube page and can be found under the “Live” tab. Recordings of select past events are available on YouTube as well. No registration is necessary in order to join in virtually.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/preston-singletary-echoes-fire-and-shadows/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240720T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240720T150000
DTSTAMP:20240418T152312Z
CREATED:20240418T134533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T152312Z
UID:10000663-1721480400-1721487600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for quiet reading time in the galleries. We will provide seating and space to kick back and read a book. Bring your own book or check something out from the Meader Fine Arts Library!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/silent-book-club-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240717T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240717T150000
DTSTAMP:20240418T152304Z
CREATED:20240418T132408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T152304Z
UID:10000661-1721224800-1721228400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Self-Portrait with Nothing
DESCRIPTION:by Aimee Pokwatka \nPepper Rafferty has a very straightforward life. She’s a forensic anthropologist\, who is married to her historian husband\, Ike and helps out at her moms’ veterinary clinic. Her daily life has a routine. When Pepper discovers she is connected to the famous reclusive artist Ula Frost whose paintings are rumored to transport the subjects to and from alternate universes\, she’s swept up in a major mystery. Who is Ula Frost? Can her paintings actually transport people? What is Pepper’s role in all of this? Is there an alternate Pepper living a better life? Ultimately this is a meditation on the many paths a person’s life can take and maybe happiness can be found in the life you already have.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-self-portrait-with-nothing/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240713T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240713T150000
DTSTAMP:20240418T152255Z
CREATED:20240418T132736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T152255Z
UID:10000662-1720875600-1720882800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for quiet reading time in the galleries. We will provide seating and space to kick back and read a book. Bring your own book or check something out from the Meader Fine Arts Library!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/silent-book-club/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240713T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240713T170000
DTSTAMP:20240628T150510Z
CREATED:20240418T145538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240628T150510Z
UID:10000682-1720868400-1720890000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:KIA Centennial Community Day
DESCRIPTION:The KIA turns 100 years old on July 2! Join us as we continue to celebrate the KIA’s centennial year. Free general admission throughout July is made possible with the generous support of Jim and Carol Carter\, the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation\, PNC Bank\, The Santreece Foundation\, and Warner Norcross + LLP. \n11:00 am to 5:00 pm: Explore the Museum\nLearn more about the KIA’s art collection with a self-guided gallery guide and explore the Meader Fine Arts Library. \n10:30 to 11:30 am: Art Detectives\nRead-aloud of While You’re Asleep by Emmy Kastner followed by self-directed make & take birthday activities. \n11:30 am to 3:00 pm: Silent Family Book Club and Bookmark Making\nFamilies can borrow children’s books from the Meader Fine Arts Library to read together around the museum. Books borrowed by non-KIA members for Silent Book Club MUST be returned by 3:00pm on July 13. \n11:45 am to 12:15 pm: Wellspring Dance\nCome MOVE with us! \n12:00 pm to 2:00 pm: Free Ice Cream and Tacos\nEnjoy free ice cream from Red Tricycle Ice Cream Company and tacos from Teresa’s Kitchen Food Truck. (while supplies last) \n1:00 pm to 3:00 pm: Free Portrait Drawings \n2:30 pm to 3:45 pm: Live Music\nJazz in the commons with Josiah DeNooyer. \n11:30 am to 4:00 pm: Activities\nSign a community birthday card for the KIA\nMake & take birthday hats and commemorative 100th anniversary glasses\nFamily scavenger hunt in the galleries\nYard games and sidewalk chalk in the courtyard\nShare your favorite KIA memory and dream for the next 100 years\nAll galleries are open!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/kia-centennial-community-day/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Special Events
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