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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Artful Evening: Building Community through Art and Music
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesDuring this immersive Artful Evening event, Rev. Millard Southern will speak about the power of visual art and music to create and sustain communities, bringing diverse voices and perspectives together…
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Beading to Basketry: Hands-on Artmaking with Indigenous Artists
A few additional seats have been opened up in the following workshops: Beading (10 AM), Quilling on Birch Bark (1:30 PM), Beading (1:30 PM), and Basswood Cordage (4 PM). To…
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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…
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ArtBreak: Mies van der Rohe’s Democratic Vision: A Century of Community Engagement at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesIn February 1943, Mies van der Rohe published his “Museum for a Small City” in Architectural Forum. Architectural historians have long been fascinated with the concept drawings, but often refer…
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Book Discussion: Any Person is the Only Self
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United Statesby Elisa Gabbert Every life is a unique experience but what commonalities unite us? How can our personal stories be relatable? Books, music, art—we may view these differently, yet we…
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Kalamazoo Trivia Night
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin us for an evening of laughter, learning, and local pride! This interactive event is inspired by the KIA’s Sourced from the ’Zoo exhibition, which celebrates the people, places, and…
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Gallery Shop Artist Feature: Peggy Orosz-Boslar & David Boslar
During select Free Thursdays at the KIA, we're highlighting artists from the Gallery Shop. On May 29, Peggy Orosz-Boslar and David Boslar will share their beautiful lampwork, jewelry, and fused…
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Gallery Gathering: Family Exploration of An Infinite Constellation of Love
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesExplore the magical world of JooYoung Choi’s immersive installation, An Infinite Constellation of Love, on view in the Joy Light Gallery. This special Gallery Gathering is designed especially for young…
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Family Night at the KIA
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesBring the whole family for an exciting evening of art exploration and creativity! Discover JooYoung Choi’s vibrant exhibition, An Infinite Constellation of Love, where her imaginative world and playful characters…
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2025 KIA Arts Fair
Summer begins with the 74th Annual Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair in historic Bronson Park in beautiful downtown Kalamazoo, June 6–7, 2025. Please click here for more info about the…
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2025 KIA Arts Fair
Summer begins with the 74th Annual Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair in historic Bronson Park in beautiful downtown Kalamazoo, June 6–7, 2025. Please click here for more info about the…