Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
Professor Margaret Bohls is an American potter and educator who teaches at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. During this talk, she will discuss her artwork, which consists of several different series of vessel forms, including her Italian Series and Modernist Series. Bohls will also speak about her inspirations, which include ancient Etruscan and Apulian…
KIA Members: Join us for light refreshments, conversations in the Permanent Collection, and interactive activities throughout the museum. This is a great opportunity to mingle with other members and explore Taekyeom Lee: Designed, Printed & Fired in the Joy Light Gallery. Explore all the Members' Appreciation Week events and activities here.
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.
During this Gallery Gathering, we will take a closer look at Charles Henry Alston's Untitled (Couple), said to have been inspired by Langston Hughes' 1925 poem "The Weary Blues." An original member of the Abstract Expressionist movement, Alston was a painter, muralist, sculptor, illustrator, and educator, as well as the founder of two major African…
The first documentary to explore the role of photography in shaping the identities, aspirations, and social emergence of African Americans, Through a Lens Darkly probes the recesses of American history, bringing to light images captured by African American photographers that have been suppressed, forgotten, and lost. These images reveal a complex and nuanced view of…
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
Let’s go on a sculpture search! We’ll wander through the galleries and see how many sculptures we can spot. Keep your eyes open for cool shapes, bumpy textures, and all kinds of materials.
KIA Members are invited to a Members' Preview to celebrate the opening of Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. 5:30pm: Reception begins, drinks and light bites available 5:45pm: Welcome remarks by Michelle Hargrave, followed by Future Now exhibition open for viewing The exhibition is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe…
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
The People Could Fly is a poetic look into the history of Black gathering spaces in Louisville, KY, from the 1960s to mid-2000s. Intimate video portraits reveal the ritual of skating and how roller rinks emerged as sanctuaries for Black culture, joy, and resilience. This short documentary explores the magic conjured by one community as…
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.
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
Enjoy a night of art and design! Attendees are welcome to participate in one or all of the experiences. 5:30-7:30pm - Explore and Create Wander through Taekyeom Lee: Designed, Printed & Fired and see how the artist uses surprising materials and digital tools to create letters, graphics, and objects that encourage visitors to explore design…
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
** 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.
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
Join us this month as local author and artist Emmy Kastner shares her book So Tortoise Dug. After a gallery walk to find animals in the artwork, Emmy will help us create our own watercolor masterpieces. Space is limited, and registration is required.
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