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SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Exploring the KNAS Faculty Review with Director Leslie Donaldson
DESCRIPTION:The Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Review is a much-anticipated biennial exhibition at the KIA\, showcasing the considerable talents of Kirk Newman Art School faculty members who provide world-class instruction in a wide range of media. During this ArtBreak\, KNAS Director Leslie Donaldson will offer remarks on this year’s show\, which centers on the theme of process\, before leading guests on a walkthrough of the exhibition. Please note that this ArtBreak will involve standing and walking. Gallery stools will be available. \nLeslie Donaldson has served as Director of the Kirk Newman Art School since 2023\, bringing to the role more than 20 years’ experience in varied arts management functions\, including education\, programming\, marketing\, fundraising\, strategic planning\, and entrepreneurship. She served as the inaugural CEO of Common Grounds Cooperative\, a nonprofit real-estate cooperative in Traverse City. Her career also includes successful stints as the Director of Engagement for Interlochen Center for the Arts\, the Executive Director for the Arts Council of Greater Lansing\, and the Director of Arts Programs for the City of East Lansing. Donaldson holds an MFA from Rhode Island School of Design in Painting/Printmaking and a BFA in Studio Art from Michigan State University.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-exploring-the-knas-faculty-review-with-director-leslie-donaldson/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,Free,In the Museum
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SUMMARY:Frosty Fun Family Night
DESCRIPTION:While the weather outside is chilly\, the KIA will be warm and welcoming. Join us for a cozy winter-themed family night. We’ll start with a guided tour of the permanent collection\, searching for artworks that capture the spirit of the season. Then\, create your own winter-inspired masterpiece. \nIf you are unable to join us right at 6pm\, feel free to come when you can. Guests will be able to view the exhibition on their own until 8pm and art projects will be available until 7:30pm.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/frosty-fun-family-night/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,In the Museum,Special Events
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: My Friends by Fredrik Backman
DESCRIPTION:Aspiring artist Louisa becomes enchanted by three figures nestled in the corner of a famous painting. Intrigued\, she embarks on a cross-country journey to uncover their story. Twenty-five years earlier\, in a coastal town\, four teenagers–misfits with bruised pasts–bonded over summer days on an abandoned pier\, forging fierce loyalty and creative escape. Their friendship inspired the painting\, and its legacy touches Louisa’s life in unexpected and emotional ways. Please note that the author will not be in attendance for this event.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-my-friends-by-fredrik-backman/
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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SUMMARY:Lit Letters Bookmark
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the KIA’s Meader Fine Arts library to create a fun bookmark using a variety of lettering styles. We will have stencils\, stickers\, and stamps on hand for you to create unique bookmarks to use in your next read. Experiment with different letters\, styles\, and colors to create a font collage or quote. All materials will be provided.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/lit-letters-bookmark/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,In the Museum,Library
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SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Typography and the Art of Communication
DESCRIPTION:Typography brings form to words both beautiful and mundane. What factors do graphic designers consider as they’re selecting the “clothes” our words will wear? How have changes in technology influenced fonts\, designers\, and the work they make? What effects have these developments had on the philosophy of typography? Join Ryan Lewis for a brief journey through the p’s and q’s of typographic expression. \nRyan Lewis is an Associate Professor of Graphic Design at Western Michigan University\, where he teaches courses in typography\, bookmaking\, letterpress\, and advanced problem solving. His research interests include stop-motion animation\, type design\, and animated typography. His video work has been exhibited and screened in the US and abroad. Lewis earned an MFA from Ohio University and a BFA from Utah State University.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-typography-and-the-art-of-communication/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,In the Museum
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SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: Artful Evening: Expanding the Senses of Design: Using Tactility and 3D Printing
DESCRIPTION:** UPDATE: RESCHEDULED for February 12 during our Explore & Create with Taekyeom Lee event. ** Please refer to that event listing for a description of the evening’s events and to RSVP.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-expanding-the-senses-of-design-using-tactility-and-3d-printing/
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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