Free Thursdays at the KIA
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.
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Gallery Gathering: Sourced from the ‘Zoo
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesDuring this special hour-long Gallery Gathering, join us for a gallery walkthrough with members of our local community who have contributed items to the Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition. Presenters include Anthony Hamilton and Ben Zylman, Olivia Mendoza, James Palmore, Leasia Posey, Sara Rio, Millard Southern, and Kris Walker. Gallery stools will be available.
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Wonder Walk: Young Artists
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesThe galleries are brimming with amazing artwork made by kids! Let’s take a stroll and see what they’ve created.
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Sunday Drop-in Conversation
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesDrop 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.
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Art League: Mary Brodbeck: Woodblock Printmaker – Influences and Evolution
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesMary Brodbeck worked as an Industrial Designer in the West Michigan furniture industry for a dozen years – many of her designs hold US patents – before shifting to image-making in the 1990s. In her Art League presentation, Mary will reveal why she left the corporate environment to pursue an art career, who and what…
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ArtBreak: Modern Dance in Rehearsal
The Cori Terry Theatre 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall, Kalamazoo, United StatesWellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers is proud to be in collaboration with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra for a unique offering of music and movement titled Sound in Motion. Sound in Motion will include new choreographic works by Marisa Bianan, the recently appointed Artistic Director, along with a selection from the Wellspring repertoire choreographed by founder Cori…
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Free Thursdays at the KIA
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.
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Sustainable Reading: The Great KIA Book Swap
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesAs part of our community collaboration around the Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition, the KIA is hosting several Thursday evening events centered around selected exhibition themes. On April 10, join us for a free book swap in celebration of the themes of literature and sustainability! Bring your gently-used books to the KIA for this special swap…
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Centennial: REMIX
Mix it up with the KIA as we celebrate 100 years of connecting people with art! Travel through the decades at Centennial: REMIX! Enjoy a vibrant evening of prohibition-era cocktails, light bites, and a cash bar, all while moving through the museum for a journey of sound, art and experience. Immerse yourself in music from…
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Art Detectives: Meet Me at the Art Museum
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United Statesby David Goldin This month, Art Detectives will join Stub, the museum ticket, as he guides us through the art museum, uncovering the secrets behind what happens inside. Afterward, we’ll explore the KIA’s galleries and craft our own museum to take home Please note: This program will use a different room and therefore can accommodate…
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Motawi Tileworks Trunk Show
Shop a selection of more than 100 art tiles crafted in Ann Arbor, with many one of-a-kind designs. At 1pm, hear from special guest Nawal Motawi, who will talk about the art and science of producing tiles and their latest work. Many tiles will be offered including current, prototypes and rarities. About Motawi Tileworks: Motawi…
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Sunday Drop-in Conversation
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesDrop 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.