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SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversations — For the People\, By the People: America at 250
DESCRIPTION:Between June 27 and October 4\, drop in on Sundays between 1:30–2:30pm and have a conversation with a docent who can provide information and answer questions about the For the People\, By the People: America at 250 exhibition. Free with gallery admission. Registration is encouraged but not required.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversations-for-the-people-by-the-people-america-at-250-oct-4/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261008T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
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SUMMARY:Free Thursdays at the KIA
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/free-thursdays-at-the-kia/2026-10-08/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T120000
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SUMMARY:Art Detectives: Write to Me: Letters from Japanese American Children to the Librarian They Left Behind by Cynthia Grady
DESCRIPTION:Join us in October for an Art Detectives program centered around Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy. This exhibition features the work of eight third-generation Asian American Artists whose work reflects on a time during World War II when Japanese American families were forced to leave their homes and live in internment camps. We’ll read Write to Me: Letters from Japanese American Children to the Librarian They Left Behind\, view the exhibition\, and create our own postcards that can be sent to friends or family members. \nThis program is made possible by generous support from:
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-write-to-me/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261010T140000
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SUMMARY:Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Community Day focused on our special exhibition\, Resilience—A Sansei Sense of Legacy. This show highlights artwork by eight Sansei (third-generation Japanese American) artists exploring the lasting effects of Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the forced imprisonment of Japanese Americans during World War II. \nWe invite the community to visit the exhibition and explore the stories shared in Resilience. Visitors will also be able to participate in a hands-on art activity\, available between 11am-1:30pm\, and tell their own stories through a storyboarding activity in the library. This event is free and open to all.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/community-day-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260625T155949Z
CREATED:20260625T155949Z
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SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Remembering World War II in Japanese Voices
DESCRIPTION:Sociolinguist Noriko Sugimori has often worked with her students to collect oral histories from Japanese-speaking World War II survivors in Japan\, South Korea\, and the United States. Their testimonies reveal personal experiences that have often remained untold and show how the past continues to shape the present. Drawing on video excerpts from these interviews\, Dr. Sugimori will explore the stories\, silences\, and meanings preserved in wartime memory. \nDr. Sugimori is Professor of Japanese at Kalamazoo College. Her Mellon Foundation-funded Japanese-English oral history project was the first in using the bilingual Oral History Metadata Synchronizer. At Kalamazoo College\, she teaches the Japanese language at all levels\, as well as sociolinguistics.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-remembering-world-war-ii-in-japanese-voices/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261014T150000
DTSTAMP:20260625T160219Z
CREATED:20260625T160219Z
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: They Called Us Enemy by George Takei
DESCRIPTION:George Takei recounts his childhood imprisonment in Japanese American internment camps during World War II in this richly illustrated graphic novel. The memoir explores resilience and patriotism while connecting past injustices to discrimination. Blending history with storytelling\, the book urges readers to challenge prejudice in America. Themes in this discussion will tie into the exhibition Resilience. \nPlease note that this discussion will take place one week earlier than our usual meeting.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-they-called-us-enemy-by-george-takei/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T110000
DTSTAMP:20260828T185849Z
CREATED:20260820T140648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T185849Z
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SUMMARY:High School Portfolio Day
DESCRIPTION:Representatives from several Midwest colleges and universities will be available to meet with students to review their portfolios and offer admissions advice. Registration is strongly encouraged. This event is free to attend and open to all high school junior and senior art students. \n• 8 – 9am: College and university presentations\n• 9am: Galleries open\n• 10:30am: Kirk Newman Art School Tour\n• 9 – 11am: Portfolio reviews\n• 10:30am: Kirk Newman Art School Tour \nThis event is free to attend and open to all high school juniors and seniors. Representatives from several Midwest colleges and universities will be available to discuss your students’ portfolios and give admissions advice. Please register by October 8\, 2026.  If you have any questions please email Amy Hudson at museumed@kiarts.org. \nPlease note:\n• Students bringing digital portfolios must bring their own computer/tablet on which to display. Please do not use cell phones for this purpose.\n• The galleries will open at 9:00am and Portfolio Day participants will be able to explore for free.\n• Free parking is available in our lot on South St. The Lovell St. lot immediately adjacent to the building is reserved for contractors\, but is available for dropoff. The lot on the south side of Lovell St remains open for parking. \nPortfolio Requirements:\n• All colleges and universities will accept digital work. Digital portfolios should be organized neatly in a Powerpoint or Google Slide Presentation.\n• Submit 8-10 works and a sketchbook.\n• Videos should be 2 minutes in length or less.\n• Come prepared to talk about your work. \nThis event is made possible by generous support from:
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/high-school-portfolio-day-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
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SUMMARY:Free Thursdays at the KIA
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/free-thursdays-at-the-kia/2026-10-15/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261015T193000
DTSTAMP:20260625T160440Z
CREATED:20260625T160440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T160440Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: The Cats of Mirikitani
DESCRIPTION:Jimmy Mirikitani (1920-2012) was a Japanese American artist who survived the trauma of WWII incarceration\, the loss of family and friends in his ancestral city of Hiroshima\, a harsh life on the streets of New York\, and the chaos of 9/11—all by making art. Sitting alone on a windy corner in Soho\, he drew whimsical cats\, bleak concentration camps\, and the angry red flames of the atomic bomb. Blending beauty and humor with tragedy and loss\, The Cats of Mirikitani is an intimate exploration of the lingering wounds of war and the healing power of art. \nThis film was directed and produced by Linda Hattendorf\, who has worked in the New York documentary community for decades. Her editing work has aired on PBS\, A&E\, and The Sundance Channel\, as well as in theatrical venues and hundreds of festivals. Produced in 2006\, The Cats of Mirikitani was her directorial debut and won awards at more than thirty film festivals around the world. The film has a run time of 74 minutes.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/film-screening-the-cats-of-mirikitani/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T144258Z
CREATED:20260602T142114Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T144258Z
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SUMMARY:KIA Closed to Public 10/17/26
DESCRIPTION:All KIA galleries will be closed to the public on Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\, to support new exhibition installations and help our teams prepare for our UNFRAMED: Soirée event. The Kirk Newman Art School will remain open. \n 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/kia-closed-to-public/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261017T210000
DTSTAMP:20260511T150115Z
CREATED:20260319T144833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T150115Z
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SUMMARY:UNFRAMED: Soirée
DESCRIPTION:UNFRAMED: Soirée will return October 17\, 2026. Join us for a spectacular evening as we honor Jim and Carol Carter and raise vital funds for the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts! \nPlease visit our UNFRAMED: Soirée page to learn more about the event\, sponsorships\, and ticket sales.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/unframed-soiree-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001201-1792666800-1792699200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Free Thursdays at the KIA
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/free-thursdays-at-the-kia/2026-10-22/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261022T193000
DTSTAMP:20260625T160622Z
CREATED:20260625T160622Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T160622Z
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SUMMARY:Explore & Create: Gallery Game Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Gallery Game Night\, where we’ll explore the permanent collection through interactive\, art-focused games and creative sketching activities. This event is appropriate for all ages.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/explore-create-gallery-game-night/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261028T130000
DTSTAMP:20260625T160831Z
CREATED:20260625T160831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T160831Z
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SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Film Screening: The Eye is the First Circle
DESCRIPTION:This fall\, Helen Frankenthaler’s large-scale painting Code Blue returns from New York\, where it was included in the Gagosian exhibition Helen Frankenthaler: The Moment and the Distance. Celebrate the return of this beloved part of the KIA’s permanent collection with a screening of The Eye is the First Circle. Inspired by Mary Gabriel’s bestseller Ninth Street Women\, this 2022 documentary centers the work of Frankenthaler and her female contemporaries — Grace Hartigan\, Elaine de Kooning\, Joan Mitchell\, and Lee Krasner — who broke new ground in the field of Abstract Expressionism despite the marginalization they faced in mid-20th century America. The Eye is the First Circle was created by Schler Productions in partnership with PBS12 (Denver)\, and has a run time of 56 minutes.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-film-screening-the-eye-is-the-first-circle/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,Films
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261029T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
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SUMMARY:Free Thursdays at the KIA
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/free-thursdays-at-the-kia/2026-10-29/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261029T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261029T190000
DTSTAMP:20260625T161035Z
CREATED:20260625T161035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T161035Z
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SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Intergenerational Impacts of the Japanese American Wartime Incarceration
DESCRIPTION:In the wake of Pearl Harbor and the United States’ declaration of war on Japan\, the U.S. government ordered the removal of more than 120\,000 men\, women\, and children from their homes based on their Japanese ancestry and imprisoned them in remote incarceration camps. Two-thirds were U.S. citizens. In this talk\, Dr. Donna Nagata will examine how the lasting consequences of this wartime trauma continue to shape experiences of postwar third- and fourth-generation Japanese Americans. \nDonna Nagata\, Ph.D.\, is Professor of Psychology in the Clinical Science Area at the University of Michigan\, Ann Arbor. She has studied the psychosocial effects of the World War II incarceration of Japanese Americans for over three decades\, with a particular focus on postwar multigenerational impacts.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-intergenerational-impacts-of-the-japanese-american-wartime-incarceration/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
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SUMMARY:Free Thursdays at the KIA
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/free-thursdays-at-the-kia/2026-11-05/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T190000
DTSTAMP:20260915T201835Z
CREATED:20260910T140126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T201835Z
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SUMMARY:Statement Pieces: A Curatorial Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Statement Pieces: Fashioning the Self & Society brings contemporary fashion objects from the Barrett Barrera Projects collection together with selections from the KIA’s permanent collection. Placed in conversation with one another\, fashion and visual art present a powerful commentary on identity\, self-expression\, and social constructions both embraced and contested. During this program\, Kelly Peck\, exhibition co-curator and Vice President of Barrett Barrera Projects\, joins Rehema Barber\, KIA Director of Curatorial Affairs\, for a conversation on this dynamic exhibition and its unique presentation at the KIA. \nKelly Peck is Vice President of Barrett Barrera Projects (BBP)\, where she oversees museum partnerships\, exhibition touring\, and company operations. She has played a leading role in building BBP’s national and international touring program. Her curatorial work includes A Queen Within\, Lee Alexander McQueen & Ann Ray: Rendez-Vous\, and Statement Pieces\, exhibitions bringing contemporary fashion into dialogue with photography\, fine art\, and visual culture. \nStatement Pieces is organized in conjunction with Barrett Barrera Projects. Made possible by generous support from Diane & Randy Eberts and Heritage Community of Kalamazoo.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/statement-pieces-a-curatorial-conversation/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261106T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261106T113000
DTSTAMP:20260910T140422Z
CREATED:20260910T140422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T140422Z
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SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Artful Animals
DESCRIPTION:Animals are on the loose at the KIA! Bring your little art lover to the museum for an animal scavenger hunt through Among the Beasts. This program creates a welcoming space where little ones can be themselves while discovering art in a comfortable and supportive environment.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-artful-animals/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Wonder Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261106T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260916T204604Z
CREATED:20260916T204155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T204604Z
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SUMMARY:Statement Pieces Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:Statement Pieces: Fashioning the Self & Society juxtaposes works from the KIA’s collection with contemporary fashion from the Barrett Barrera Projects collection to examine how self-presentation and identity have been shaped and reimagined over the last 200 years. Fashion and portraiture address more than appearance—they can present ideas\, status\, and even offer visibility. They can also become sites where identity— particularly the construction of the feminine—is staged\, negotiated\, and at times challenged. \nJoin us for brief remarks at 5:30\, followed by an opportunity to explore the galleries and shop exhibition-related items at the Gallery Shop. Be among the first to experience how fashion and the visual arts influence understandings and representations of our identities. \nStatement Pieces is organized in conjunction with Barrett Barrera Projects. Made possible by generous support from Diane & Randy Eberts and Heritage Community of Kalamazoo. \nImage credit: Helen Frankenthaler\, Grey Fireworks\, 2000\, screenprint. Collection of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts; Partial purchase through the Permanent Collection Fund and partial gift of Thomas Lollar\, 2009.106.\nGucci\, Embroidered Tulle Gown with Multicolored Feather Skirt\, Autumn/Winter 2016. Photo Barrett Barrera Projects. Courtesy of Barrett Barrera Projects
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/statement-pieces-opening-reception/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261111T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261111T130000
DTSTAMP:20260910T141310Z
CREATED:20260910T140709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T141310Z
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SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Clothing Clues: Decoding Signals in Fashion
DESCRIPTION:During this ArtBreak\, Iris Carney Cooper will discuss concepts of art\, history\, and fashion that allow designers to manipulate the human form for storytelling purposes. How does clothing define a person? What elements are used in garment construction to tell a larger story? This glimpse into the craft will show how to spot clues in clothing by exploring fashion trends\, symbolism\, and societal expectations. \nIris Carney Cooper is a fashion historian\, currently teaching at Western Michigan University and managing the Historic Garment Collection. She received her BA in Fashion Design and Merchandising from Dominican University in River Forest\, IL\, and her Graduate Certificate in History from WMU. \nStatement Pieces is organized in conjunction with Barrett Barrera Projects. Made possible by generous support from Diane & Randy Eberts and Heritage Community of Kalamazoo.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-clothing-clues-decoding-signals-in-fashion/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001204-1794481200-1794513600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Free Thursdays at the KIA
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/free-thursdays-at-the-kia/2026-11-12/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261112T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260910T141330Z
CREATED:20260910T140917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T141330Z
UID:10001365-1794506400-1794513600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:College Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for College Night at the KIA! This free event for all college students which includes games\, food\, music\, raffles\, and interactive activities. Just bring your College ID & connect with students from WMU\, K College\, KVCC\, and more! Come explore the museum\, and enjoy a night of fun\, creativity\, and networking. Don’t miss out!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/college-night-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261113T180000
DTSTAMP:20260910T175654Z
CREATED:20260910T141145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T175654Z
UID:10001366-1794585600-1794592800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Teacher Appreciation Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of creativity\, connection\, and inspiration! Educators of all grade levels and subject areas are invited to enjoy a free night at the KIA. Explore museum resources for your students\, engage in fun gallery activities\, create art\, and enjoy food and drinks while connecting with colleagues. The gallery shop will be open and raffle prizes will be drawn throughout the evening. \nRegistration is strongly encouraged. \nThis event is made possible by generous support from:
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/teacher-appreciation-night-3/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261114T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260910T175732Z
CREATED:20260910T141555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T175732Z
UID:10001367-1794652200-1794657600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: Vlad the Fabulous Vampire by Flavia Z. Drago
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for some glitz and glamour! In November\, Art Detectives will read a book about a stylish vampire and his passion for fashion before exploring Statement Pieces: Fashioning the Self & Society. We’ll discover amazing outfits created by famous designers alongside artworks from the KIA’s permanent collection. We’ll also create a fashion inspired art project to take home. \nStatement Pieces is organized in conjunction with Barrett Barrera Projects. The exhibition is made possible by generous support from Diane & Randy Eberts and Heritage Community of Kalamazoo. \n \nThis event is made possible by generous support from:\n \n 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-vlad-the-fabulous-vampire/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261118T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261118T150000
DTSTAMP:20260910T173643Z
CREATED:20260910T141736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T173643Z
UID:10001368-1795010400-1795014000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Whistler by Ann Patchett
DESCRIPTION:Following a chance encounter at the Metropolitan Museum of Art\, Daphne Fuller rekindles a tender relationship with her estranged stepfather Eddie Trott. Though many years have passed\, their early and profound connection drives the desire to reconnect at this stage in their lives. Intertwined with the story of a horse named Whistler\, Daphne and Eddie learn that family comes in many different forms. Themes in this discussion will tie into Among the Beasts.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-whistler-by-ann-patchett/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261119T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001205-1795086000-1795118400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Free Thursdays at the KIA
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/free-thursdays-at-the-kia/2026-11-19/
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261119T190000
DTSTAMP:20260910T141952Z
CREATED:20260910T141952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T141952Z
UID:10001369-1795111200-1795114800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Joy Light Lecture: Contemporary Japanese Ceramics and the Way of Tea
DESCRIPTION:For 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 took on new meanings in Japan through chadō\, the Way of Tea\, shaped significantly by the Zen Buddhist idea that mundane actions can become paths toward self-cultivation. During this lecture\, Dr. Meghen Jones will explore how—through materials\, processes\, and forms—Japan’s leading ceramists carry forward the Way of Tea. \nMeghen Jones is Professor of Art History at the New York State College of Ceramics at Alfred University\, where her research centers on Japanese and global ceramics histories\, modernity\, and cultural production. Recent publications include the edited and co-edited volumes Path of the Teabowl\, Ceramics and Modernity in Japan\, and the forthcoming A Global History of Japanese Ceramics. In 2024 she received the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Scholarship.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-joy-light-lecture-contemporary-japanese-ceramics-and-the-way-of-tea/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261121T140000
DTSTAMP:20260910T142127Z
CREATED:20260910T142127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T142127Z
UID:10001370-1795258800-1795269600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Library Activity: Bookish Beasts
DESCRIPTION:Books\, 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.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/library-activity-bookish-beasts/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261126T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261126T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001206-1795690800-1795723200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Free Thursdays at the KIA
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/free-thursdays-at-the-kia/2026-11-26/
CATEGORIES:Free
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