Get ready for a sunny art adventure! We’re taking a stroll through the galleries to discover artworks that capture the fun and warmth of summer. Keep your eyes peeled for hidden surprises and splashy colors as we dive into summer-inspired art! Please note: Our elevator will be temporarily unavailable through August 11 due to a…
As a thank you for your continued support of the KIA, please save the date for the Director’s Circle event this summer. Please click here to learn more about the Director's Circle Event. Photo of guest speaker Rod Bigelow by Iron Lotus Creative / Stephen Ironside
Tour the West Michigan Area Show with some of the talented local artists whose work is included in the exhibition! During this extended Gallery Gathering, learn more about Dan Giancaspro's Identity (copper, brass, and bronze); Thimgan Hayden's At the End of the World (oil on linen canvas); Leon Lou's A Greek-Chinese Translator Who Understands Neither…
During this special ArtBreak event, we will be touring the West Michigan Area Show with some of the talented local artists whose work is included in the exhibition! Learn more about: Nathan Anderson's The Mourning of Battle (acrylic on linen) Gary Eldridge's She's Got the Music in Her (mixed media assemblage) Lee Ann Frame's Stopping…
Learn more about the artist behind the Leo Villareal: Interstellar exhibition! During this virtual Artful Evening, Villareal will discuss the last twenty years of his career, delving deep into his practice of using code and light to create his work -- from gallery exhibitions to complex architectural projects to monumental public artworks. Leo Villareal is…
Using book pages, create artistic bookish buttons to proudly display! All supplies will be provided.
by Sarah B. Hart About the Book: Dr. Sarah Hart argues that literature and mathematics complement each other in illustrating humanity’s journey. Books like Moby Dick, Alice in Wonderland, and Jurassic Park feature mathematical ideas that deepen their meaning. Through humor and insight, this exploration reveals how recognizing math in literature can enrich our appreciation…
Step into a night where art meets science! Join us at 6pm for a guided tour of the mesmerizing digital creations of Leo Villareal, where code and light come together to make art. Afterward, dive into some exciting projects that mix science, art, and creativity! If you are unable to join us right at 6:00,…
KIA Members can bring a friend and participate in a guided gallery tour of the West Michigan Area Show on Friday, August 22nd from 5:15 - 6:15pm. Join our Associate Curator, Katherine Ransbottom, and hear from local artists exhibiting work in the show! You and your friend will receive a special discount at the Gallery…
** Please note the time for this event was listed incorrectly in an email. The correct time for this ArtBreak is Wednesday, August 27 from 12–1pm. ** Artist Julia Wang, a fourth-generation disciple of the Lingnan School, reveals the historical significance of this influential movement in Chinese ink painting, tracing its roots to ancient times.…
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.
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.