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SUMMARY:Summer Jams
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPerformers of all backgrounds are invited to take the stage. Whether you’re a musician\, poet\, spoken word artist\, comedian\, or simply someone with something to share. Not looking to perform? Come enjoy the performances\, discover local talent\, and connect with fellow community members in an energetic and inspiring atmosphere. \nAs part of Free Thursday\, admission to the galleries is free all evening\, giving guests the opportunity to explore the museum’s exhibitions before settling in for a night of live performances and creative connection. Summer Jams has been a celebration of community\, talent\, and artistic expression throughout the summer\, and this final event is the perfect way to close out the series. \nWhether you’re stepping up to the mic or coming to support local creatives\, Summer Jams invites everyone to be part of an evening filled with art\, storytelling\, music\, and meaningful community connection at the KIA. \nRSVP – either to perform\, watch\, or both – at the link below. \nAugust’s Summer Jams is a collaboration with:
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/summer-jams/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260827T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260827T200000
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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/2026-08-27/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260814T171431Z
CREATED:20260625T144254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T171431Z
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SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Reclaiming Native Narratives in American Art
DESCRIPTION:During the 19th century\, many American artists embraced the theme of the “Vanishing Indian.” By depicting Native Americans as disappearing\, such artists spread the idea that the extinction of Native groups was unavoidable. At stake was an accurate accounting of Indigenous peoples’ experiences in the United States. In this talk\, Dr. Laura E. Smith will reveal the hidden narratives of Indigenous erasure prevalent in American art of the 19th and early 20th centuries. She will also respond to works by contemporary Native artists. \nLaura E. Smith is a professor of art history in the Department of Art\, Art History and Design at Michigan State University\, where she teaches course in the arts of the Americas\, Indigenous arts\, and photography. She is the author of Horace Poolaw\, Photographer of American Indian Modernity (University of Nebraska Press\, 2016). \n\nEdward S. Curtis\, The Vanishing Race\, Navaho 1904\, 1904\, orotone. Collection of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts; Gift of Jon Stryker and Robert Schram\, 1999.46. Artwork is currently on view in our For the People exhibition. The “vanishing race” concept\, crystallized in Curtis’s photograph\, helped to justify perceptions of white racial supremacy and Native inferiority and helplessness. Recent research on Curtis has focused on how his photographs and publications\, and especially The Vanishing Race\, have continued to perpetuate inaccurate and condescending stereotypes about Native Americans in the time since they were produced.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-reclaiming-native-narratives-in-american-art/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260823T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260823T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T143316Z
CREATED:20260610T134639Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversations — For the People\, By the People: America at 250
DESCRIPTION:Between June 27 and October 4\, drop in on Sundays between 1:30–2:30pm and have a conversation with a docent who can provide information and answer questions about the For the People\, By the People: America at 250 exhibition. Free with gallery admission. Registration is encouraged but not required.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversations-for-the-people-by-the-people-america-at-250-aug-23/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260625T162837Z
CREATED:20260625T144031Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T162837Z
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SUMMARY:Creativity\, Resilience\, and Reflection: An Expressive Arts Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by For the People\, By the People\, join expressive arts facilitator Kim Shaw for a restorative arts-based workshop exploring creativity as a pathway to resilience\, reflection\, and self-expression. Participants will engage in mindful art viewing\, guided visual art-making\, journaling\, poetry\, and breathwork while reflecting on themes of identity\, change\, loss\, hope\, and belonging. No artistic experience is necessary\, and all materials will be provided. Seating is limited\, so register early! \nFor more than 20 years\, Kim Shaw (she/her) has worked as an independent artist under the name Kim Shaw Art. Her practice has included teaching workshops and private lessons\, as well as completing commissioned work in painting and illustration. Shaw is a graduate of both Western Michigan University and Kalamazoo Valley Community College\, holding degrees in Illustration and Studio Arts with concentrations in Art Education\, Painting\, and Expressive Arts Therapy. She is currently pursuing an MA in Expressive Arts Coaching and Community Building at the California Institute for Integral Studies. Her work centers on fostering individual and community enrichment through creative process\, collaboration\, active art-making\, and shared human experience.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/creativity-resilience-and-reflection-an-expressive-arts-workshop/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260820T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001192-1787223600-1787256000@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/2026-08-20/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T190521Z
CREATED:20260625T143313Z
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: In Open Contempt: Confronting White Supremacy in Art and Public Space by Irvin Weathersby Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Blending memoir\, cultural criticism\, and history\, author Irvin Weathersby Jr. challenges readers to examine American history and imagine more inclusive ways of honoring the past. The author intertwines the threads of his life and ancestry into the larger conversation about the stories told in these public spaces. Whose voices are uplifted and whose voices are left out? Themes in this discussion will tie into the exhibition For the People by the People: America at 250.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-in-open-contempt/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260816T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260816T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T143309Z
CREATED:20260610T134453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T143309Z
UID:10001317-1786887000-1786890600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversations — For the People\, By the People: America at 250
DESCRIPTION:Between June 27 and October 4\, drop in on Sundays between 1:30–2:30pm and have a conversation with a docent who can provide information and answer questions about the For the People\, By the People: America at 250 exhibition. Free with gallery admission. Registration is encouraged but not required.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversations-for-the-people-by-the-people-america-at-250-aug-16/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260815T140000
DTSTAMP:20260625T143021Z
CREATED:20260625T143021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T143021Z
UID:10001329-1786791600-1786802400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Mindful Making in the Library
DESCRIPTION: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 check out.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/mindful-making-in-the-library/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T193000
DTSTAMP:20260814T154438Z
CREATED:20260625T142727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260814T154438Z
UID:10001328-1786644000-1786649400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artful Evening: My America: A Performance Lecture by Julio César Morales
DESCRIPTION:Join San Francisco-based artist Julio César Morales for a performance lecture exploring the intersections of music\, migration\, identity\, and cultural resistance. Drawing from his multidisciplinary artistic practice\, Morales will examine the influence of music\, underground subcultures\, and hybrid cultural forms throughout the Americas. Beginning with the histories of Mambo and Cumbia and their impact on popular music in the United States\, he will trace how musical genres\, slogan\, myths\, and collective rituals shape cultural identity across borders. And be sure to wear your dancing shoes! At the conclusion of the lecture\, Morales will DJ a listening party celebrating music as a powerful form of cultural expression and collective resistance. \nThe artistic practice of Julio César Morales employs a range of media and visual strategies to explore issues of migration\, underground economies\, and labor\, on personal and global scales. He works by whatever means necessary\, from watercolors and neon to immersive installations and reenactment. His artwork has been shown at venues internationally and is included in private and public collections across the U.S. and Europe. \nListen to Morales’s Spotify playlist that was played during the event: Kalamazoo Cumbia Mix
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-my-america-a-performance-lecture-by-julio-cesar-morales/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260813T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001191-1786618800-1786651200@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/2026-08-13/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260809T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260809T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T143304Z
CREATED:20260610T134359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T143304Z
UID:10001316-1786282200-1786285800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversations — For the People\, By the People: America at 250
DESCRIPTION:Between June 27 and October 4\, drop in on Sundays between 1:30–2:30pm and have a conversation with a docent who can provide information and answer questions about the For the People\, By the People: America at 250 exhibition. Free with gallery admission. Registration is encouraged but not required.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversations-for-the-people-by-the-people-america-at-250-aug-9/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260807T113000
DTSTAMP:20260625T143509Z
CREATED:20260625T142126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T143509Z
UID:10001326-1786100400-1786102200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Outdoor Art
DESCRIPTION:We all know there are artworks inside the KIA\, but did you know there’s art outside too? Bring your little art lover to the museum in August when we’ll take a walk around the building and explore a few outdoor sculptures. Then we’ll check out some works inside the galleries by the same artists.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-outdoor-art/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wonder Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T183000
DTSTAMP:20260625T143536Z
CREATED:20260625T141706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T143536Z
UID:10001325-1786037400-1786041000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Curator’s Tour of For the People
DESCRIPTION:For the People\, By the People brings works of historic significance into conversation with bold contemporary voices in an exploration of the symbols\, struggles\, and aspirations that have shaped and continue to inform American life. During this special extended Gallery Gathering\, learn more with exhibition curator Rehema Barber\, the KIA’s Director of Curatorial Affairs. Together we will discuss the key themes and guiding ideas that inspired this richly varied exhibition while taking a closer look at select artworks.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-curators-tour-of-for-the-people/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260806T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001190-1786014000-1786046400@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/2026-08-06/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260802T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260802T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T143258Z
CREATED:20260610T134258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T143258Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversations — For the People\, By the People: America at 250
DESCRIPTION:Between June 27 and October 4\, drop in on Sundays between 1:30–2:30pm and have a conversation with a docent who can provide information and answer questions about the For the People\, By the People: America at 250 exhibition. Free with gallery admission. Registration is encouraged but not required.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversations-for-the-people-by-the-people-america-at-250-aug-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T203839Z
CREATED:20260317T150422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T203839Z
UID:10001283-1785434400-1785441600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:The People Speak: A Living Exhibition by Face Off Theatre Company
DESCRIPTION:Explore the For the People\, By the People: America at 250 exhibition with theatre artists from Face Off Theatre Company! This program offers guests an opportunity to learn more about artists who have powerfully shaped the landscape of American theatre and visual art. As we make our way through the galleries\, Face Off performers will deliver excerpts from works by prominent Black American playwrights alongside selected artworks from the exhibition. \nFace Off Theatre Company presents audiences with fresh and innovative work\, creating transcendent theatre experiences that explore the complexity and richness of the Black experience while encouraging cross-cultural dialogue that illuminates and expands our understanding of the universal human experience.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/for-the-people-by-the-people-an-exploration-with-face-off-theatre-company/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260730T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001189-1785409200-1785441600@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/2026-07-30/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260726T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260726T143000
DTSTAMP:20260701T184843Z
CREATED:20260610T134203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T184843Z
UID:10001314-1785072600-1785076200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversations — For the People\, By the People: America at 250
DESCRIPTION:Between June 27 and October 4\, drop in on Sundays between 1:30–2:30pm and have a conversation with a docent who can provide information and answer questions about the For the People\, By the People: America at 250 exhibition. Free with gallery admission. Registration is encouraged but not required.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversations-for-the-people-by-the-people-america-at-250-july-26/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173800Z
CREATED:20260713T173800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T173800Z
UID:10001357-1784829600-1784836800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Motawi Tileworks Trunk Show
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Motawi Tileworks Trunk Show to browse a unique selection of beautiful ceramic tiles crafted in Ann Arbor! Join us Thursday 7/23/26 in the Gallery Shop during Summer Jams from 6-8pm. Melissa from Motawi will have prototypes\, discontinued\, and limited run tiles.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/motawi-tileworks-trunk-show-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T203834Z
CREATED:20260317T150536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T203834Z
UID:10001284-1784829600-1784836800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Summer Jams
DESCRIPTION: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 simply someone with something to share. Not looking to perform? Come enjoy the performances\, discover local talent\, and connect with the community. \nSummer Jams takes place during Free Thursday\, so admission to the galleries is free all evening. Guests are encouraged to explore the exhibitions\, enjoy the museum atmosphere\, and then gather for a night of live performances and creative energy. Each Summer Jams evening will feature a unique theme\, with more details and performer opportunities announced soon. Whether you’re stepping up to the mic or just coming to vibe\, Summer Jams is a celebration of art\, creativity\, and community at the KIA.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/summer-jams-3-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001188-1784804400-1784836800@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/2026-07-23/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T143000
DTSTAMP:20260701T184846Z
CREATED:20260610T134104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T184846Z
UID:10001313-1784467800-1784471400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversations — For the People\, By the People: America at 250
DESCRIPTION:Between June 27 and October 4\, drop in on Sundays between 1:30–2:30pm and have a conversation with a docent who can provide information and answer questions about the For the People\, By the People: America at 250 exhibition. Free with gallery admission. Registration is encouraged but not required.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversations-for-the-people-by-the-people-america-at-250-july-19/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260713T182118Z
CREATED:20260317T145547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T182118Z
UID:10001282-1784372400-1784383200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Community Day
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a fun-filled afternoon!  \n🎨 Be creative with sidewalk chalk at the South Street entrance.\n📚 Create blackout poetry in the Meader Fine Arts Library and Shrinky Dink art in the lobby.\n💭 Learn from the Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies and Soga Japan Center\, WMU.\n🛍️ Explore Gallery Go Bags and KIA memberships.\n🍪 Enjoy cookies and drinks inside\, and tacos from La Fe-Tacos & More Food Truck. Tacos will be provided for the first 80 people.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/community-day/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T193000
DTSTAMP:20260714T205515Z
CREATED:20260317T145433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T205515Z
UID:10001281-1784224800-1784230200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Singing Citizenship: The Origins and Role of America’s Anthem
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: The venue has changed for this event. It will now be held at:\nJudy K. Jolliffe Theatre in the Epic Center\nSecond Floor\n359 S. Kalamazoo Mall\nKalamazoo\, MI 49007 \nParking is available on the street or in the Epic Center Parking Ramp\, 136 E. South Street\, Kalamazoo. \nThe story of the U.S. national anthem—“The Star-Spangled Banner”—is surprising and too little-known. Among the typical misunderstandings is that its author\, Francis Scott Key\, wrote a poem. In fact\, he wrote a lyric to a well-known tune\, creating a song that brought emotion into the drama of America. Key sought both to bring Americans together and to inspire active citizenship. This talk by Dr. Mark Clague will explore the forgotten details of Key’s song\, how it came to be an important symbol in American life\, and what it means for Americans today. Dr. Clague will be accompanied by live musicians performing historical renditions of the anthem. \nMark Clague\, Ph.D. serves as Executive Director of the Arts Initiative at the University of Michigan and Professor of Musicology at its School of Music\, Theatre & Dance. His research centers on music’s role in forging community and on topics from musical institutions to American patriotism. His book O Say Can You Hear?: A Cultural Biography of “The Star-Spangled Banner” was selected as an Editor’s Pick by The New York Times. Copies will be available for sale preceding and following the program\, in collaboration with this is a bookstore & Bookbug.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-singing-citizenship-the-origins-and-role-of-americas-anthem/
LOCATION:Jolliffe Theatre\, 359 S Kalamazoo Mall\, Kalamazoo\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001187-1784199600-1784232000@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/2026-07-16/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T205406Z
CREATED:20260317T145319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T205406Z
UID:10001280-1784124000-1784127600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Learning to See by Elise Hooper
DESCRIPTION:Elise Hooper’s biography of Dorothea Lange follows her life from early successes running a portrait studio in San Francisco to her Depression-era work documenting America’s suffering and injustice. As she pursues her art through personal and professional turmoil\, Lange’s camera becomes a powerful tool for empathy\, reform\, and truth-telling\, even at great personal cost. This discussion will tie into themes in the exhibition For the People\, By the People.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-learning-to-see-a-novel-of-dorothea-lange-the-woman-who-revealed-the-real-america-by-elise-hooper/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T143000
DTSTAMP:20260701T184827Z
CREATED:20260610T133653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T184827Z
UID:10001311-1783863000-1783866600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversations — For the People\, By the People: America at 250
DESCRIPTION:Between June 27 and October 4\, drop in on Sundays between 1:30–2:30pm and have a conversation with a docent who can provide information and answer questions about the For the People\, By the People: America at 250 exhibition. Free with gallery admission. Registration is encouraged but not required.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversations-for-the-people-by-the-people-america-at-250-july-12/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260710T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260710T114500
DTSTAMP:20260609T203805Z
CREATED:20260317T145205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T203805Z
UID:10001279-1783681200-1783683900@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Storytelling Through Art
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-storytelling-through-art/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Wonder Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T183000
DTSTAMP:20260625T143908Z
CREATED:20260317T145047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T143908Z
UID:10001278-1783618200-1783621800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: West Michigan Area Show
DESCRIPTION: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\, we will hear from artists working in a variety of media\, offering insights on the pieces they contributed to the show\, their points of inspiration\, their approaches to the creative process\, and more. \nParticipating artists include: \nHeather Boersma – What She Carried \nMichael Dixon – The Embrace \nBeth Purdy – Prosperity \nStafford Smith – Kaminari-Mon\, Tokyo
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-west-michigan-area-show-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Gathering
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