KIA Members can enjoy early shopping at the 53rd annual Holiday Art Sale, featuring artworks from 160+ faculty and students of the Kirk Newman Art School. • Thursday, December 3, 4–8pm: Members’ Night • Friday, December 4, 4–8pm: Open to the Public • Saturday, December 5, 9am–3pm: Open to the Public This unique, three-day shopping…
Get ready for some fashion fun! In November, our youngest art lovers can explore Statement Pieces: Fashioning the Self & Society. Come and see how works from the permanent collection have been paired with outfits by world famous designers. This relaxed gallery experience is designed especially for young children and their caregivers. Statement Pieces is…
The 53rd annual Holiday Art Sale at the KIA will feature artworks from 160+ faculty and students of the Kirk Newman Art School. • Thursday, December 3, 4–8pm: Members’ Night • Friday, December 4, 4–8pm: Open to the Public • Saturday, December 5, 9am–3pm: Open to the Public This unique, three-day shopping experience will help…
The 53rd annual Holiday Art Sale at the KIA will feature artworks from 160+ faculty and students of the Kirk Newman Art School. • Thursday, December 3, 4–8pm: Members’ Night • Friday, December 4, 4–8pm: Open to the Public • Saturday, December 5, 9am–3pm: Open to the Public This unique, three-day shopping experience will help…
Venture offsite with us as we visit our neighbors at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre! While the Statement Pieces exhibition encourages us to consider the relationship between fashion and self-expression, this program will explore the ways in which clothing is used to establish vital aspects of dramatic characters onstage. Resident Costume Designer Elaine Kauffman will offer…
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.
How do elements of both fashion and fine art come together to tell a story? How can choices in color, shape, texture, and more serve as commentary on personal, social, and cultural identities and values? Join in the conversation as we discuss select fashion pieces and artworks featured in the Statement Pieces exhibition! Statement Pieces…
It might be gray outside, but the KIA is bursting with color. Join us for Art Detectives as we read about a girl named Swatch who loves color and wants to collect them all. We'll also explore the artworks in the permanent collection to see what colors we can find before creating a colorful masterpiece…
Fashion critic and curator Charlie Porter explores the fascinating connections between artists and their clothing. Highlighting a wide range of artists and styles from Basquiat to Warhol, Porter creates a sweeping narrative. Whether curating personal identity, extending their artistry, or influencing public perception, this collection of essays, reflections, and interviews is an interesting take on…
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.
Learn about the art of tea blending with Kama Tai! During this special program, we will get hands-on experience in crafting tea blends while learning about the widely varying cultural significance of tea that spans the globe and the ages. While you're here, be sure to check out Chanoyu: Modern Tea Ceramics from the Horvitz…
Using a variety of templates, create your own clothing silhouette. Choose from unique collage paper and book pages to create patterns and contrasts to style your clothing template! Take inspiration from the works on view in Statement Pieces. Statement Pieces is organized in conjunction with Barrett Barrera Projects. Made possible by generous support from Diane…