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.
12 events found.
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Artful Evening: Joy Light Lecture: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics and the Way of Tea
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesFor over a thousand years, vessels for the preparation and consumption of whisked, powdered tea have ranked among the world's most highly prized ceramics. With roots in China, these objects…
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Library Activity: Bookish Beasts
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesBooks, art, and animals come together! We will be giving new life to discarded books to create adorable animals using a series of simple folds on book pages.
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Holiday Art Sale: Members’ Night
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,…
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Wonder Walk: Artful Outfits
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesGet 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…
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Offsite ArtBreak: Exploring Costume Design at the Kalamazoo Civic Theatre
Kalamazoo Civic Theatre 329 S Park St, Kalamazoo, United StatesVenture 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…
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Gallery Gathering: Statement Pieces
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesHow 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,…
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Art Detectives: Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color by Julia Denos
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesIt 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…
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Book Discussion: What Artists Wear by Charlie Porter
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesFashion 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…
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Artful Evening: Tea Blending Workshop
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesLearn 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…
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Library Activity: Pattern Play
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesUsing 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…
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Gallery Gathering: Among the Beasts
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesFrom beloved household pets to fantastical creatures of legend and myth, animals have long captured our hearts and our imaginations. During this Gallery Gathering, we'll explore the exhibition Among the…