The KIA’s centennial exhibition Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century features idiomatic and often unexpected pairings and groups of works from our permanent collection. Displayed in conversation with one…
Get to know local artist James C. Palmore, who has long been a pillar of the fine and performing arts communities in Kalamazoo. Palmore’s interest in the arts was first…
The remarkable success of the 2024 television series Shogun is only the latest example of popular fascination with Japan’s historical warriors, the samurai. Despite all this attention, the samurai remain…
Please note: ArtBreaks are moving to Wednesdays in 2025. During this ArtBreak, artists Mary Hatch and Elizabeth Kerlikowske will join us to discuss their latest collaboration. Falling Women, the duo’s…
Please note: ArtBreaks are moving to Wednesdays in 2025. Join us for a screening of the film Black Ash Basketry: A Story of Cultural Resilience. A collaborative project of the…
During this virtual ArtBreak, learn about visual artist Leslie Barlow, whose painting Atquezali, At Indigenous Roots is featured in the ongoing KIA exhibition Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century.…
In anticipation of Wellspring’s annual RADFest, hear from this year’s RADicle Resident! Puerto Rican movement artist Lourdes del Mar Santiago Lebrón will discuss their new work, Tejer, inspired by the…
During this ArtBreak, Elizabeth Start will offer an overview of the history and mission of Kalamazoo’s Connecting Chords Music Festival, including a description of their 2025 collaboration with K-RESA Education…
In this virtual ArtBreak, explore the art of puppetry with Bradford Clark, Professor of Theatre at Bowling Green State University. With a strong emphasis in puppetry, Clark has visited collections,…
Wellspring/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…
During this ArtBreak, we again venture beyond the campus of the KIA to visit community partners in the Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition! This time, we will be visiting the…
Get to know the Kirk Newman Art School’s 2024-2025 resident cohort! In this virtual ArtBreak series, each resident will speak about their work and inspiration, sharing insights about their residencies and…