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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240927T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240927T150000
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SUMMARY:Creating Blackout Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library to create unique and engaging Blackout Poetry designed to celebrate Banned Books Week. We invite participants to transform pages of text into beautiful and thought-provoking pieces of art. We will have materials available during the library’s public hours.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/creating-blackout-poetry-2/
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240928T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240928T180000
DTSTAMP:20240920T192249Z
CREATED:20240719T140712Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240920T192249Z
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SUMMARY:South Street Print Fest: The KIA’s Steamroller Printmaking Event
DESCRIPTION:This first-ever event for the KIA celebrates the art of printmaking and welcomes the community to witness how a large steamroller can be used as a printing press to produce vibrant\, large-scale prints from relief carvings. \nDuring the event\, Kirk Newman Art School faculty and students will be printing new works in the KIA’s South Street parking lot and will be assisting community printmakers throughout the day. Community members can also enjoy free\, hands-on printmaking demos throughout the day in silkscreen\, etching\, woodblock\, and more. \nEvent will run from 9am to 6pm on Saturday\, September 28 rain or shine. Join us!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/south-street-print-fest-the-kias-steamroller-printmaking-event/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240928T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240928T150000
DTSTAMP:20240701T190652Z
CREATED:20240701T190652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T190652Z
UID:10000692-1727521200-1727535600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Creating Blackout Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library to create unique and engaging Blackout Poetry designed to celebrate Banned Books Week. We invite participants to transform pages of text into beautiful and thought-provoking pieces of art. We will have materials available during the library’s public hours.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/creating-blackout-poetry-2-2/
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241003T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241003T180000
DTSTAMP:20240822T190509Z
CREATED:20240701T193933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T190509Z
UID:10000706-1727976600-1727978400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Robert Seldon Duncanson’s Heart of the Andes and Jerry Kearns’ Right of Way\, 1875-1922
DESCRIPTION:The KIA is thrilled to announce Gallery Gatherings\, a pilot series for adult audiences! During this short monthly program\, participants will engage with ongoing exhibitions\, gathering for close observation and lightly moderated discussions of selected artworks on view in our galleries. This program is free with the cost of admission. Preregistration is encouraged. \nDuring this Gallery Gathering\, immerse yourself in two dramatic American landscapes rendered by Robert Seldon Duncanson and Jerry Kearns. Their respective paintings\, Heart of the Andes (1871) and Right of Way\, 1875-1922 (1992)\, are presented together in the exhibition Legendary: New Perspectives on the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Collection. Participants will examine the two paintings in conversation with one another. How did these two artists imagine the physical landscape of America\, as well as its human inhabitants\, in large-scale paintings created more than a century apart?
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-robert-seldon-duncansons-heart-of-the-andes-and-jerry-kearns-right-of-way-1875-1922/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Gathering,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241008T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241008T130000
DTSTAMP:20240822T190407Z
CREATED:20240701T191554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T190407Z
UID:10000697-1728388800-1728392400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Building Safe Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Dell Darnell (they/them) is the founder of The Dapper Hammer and is a carpenter and woodworking educator. Darnell started The Dapper Hammer\, Michigan’s first trans-owned teaching workshop\, several years ago to chase a dream of supporting the community with their hands\, building beautiful things\, and sharing their passion of teaching people who are not traditionally represented in the trades – including girls\, youth\, women\, trans\, and non-binary folks. Darnell loves the energy and empowerment that comes from a space designed for inclusivity and diversity – especially when it’s a niche that has historically been exclusive of so many.  \nWhen they are not swinging a hammer\, Darnell is the Director of Services for OutFront Kalamazoo and oversees all DEI training\, two housing programs\, and all mental\, physical\, and social health services. \nDarnell holds a master’s degree in International Non-Profit Administration from Western Michigan University and has been the recipient of several awards for their work advancing the movement for justice and equality for the LGBTQ+ community. \nAll hybrid events will be livestreamed to our YouTube page and can be found under the “Live” tab. Recordings of select past events are available on YouTube as well. No registration is necessary in order to join in virtually.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-building-safe-spaces/
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241009T150000
DTSTAMP:20241003T183109Z
CREATED:20240701T190145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T183109Z
UID:10000689-1728482400-1728486000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me
DESCRIPTION:by Patrick Bringley \n\nPatrick Bringley’s memoir offers an intimate look at his decade-long career as a museum guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Through his experiences\, Bringley explores themes of art\, beauty\, loss\, and the human connection to creative expression.The memoir provides a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s most renowned museums. Bringley shares stories about the daily life of a museum guard\, the inner workings of the institution\, and the diverse array of people who visit.  \n\nAdditional event: ArtLeague is hosting the author\, Patrick Bringley\, for a lecture and reception at 7:00PM. Lectures are free for Art League members\, $10 for KIA members\, $12 public\, $3 students. Non-members can pay at the door. Find info for this separate event here.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-all-the-beauty-in-the-world/
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:20241012T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241012T113000
DTSTAMP:20240701T194526Z
CREATED:20240701T194526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T194526Z
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SUMMARY:Art Detectives: The Dead Family Diaz
DESCRIPTION:by P.J. Bracegirdle \nLearn about Day of the Dead with Arty and our friends from El Concilio! We’ll read The Dead Family Diaz\, a story about an unusual friendship\, and make sugar skull prints. This Art Detectives book will be read in both English and Spanish. View an ofrenda created in partnership with El Concilio. Stick around after Art Detectives for our UnReeled program and watch the Disney Pixar movie Coco. The film screening will be free for all who attend Art Detectives!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-the-dead-family-diaz/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241012T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241012T153000
DTSTAMP:20240703T173536Z
CREATED:20240701T193502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T173536Z
UID:10000704-1728739800-1728747000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:UnReeled: Coco
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a special screening of Coco for guests of all ages! Celebrated annually on November 1 and 2\, Día de Muertos is dedicated to the joyful remembrance of deceased loved ones. \nIn Disney/Pixar’s 2017 film Coco\, 12-year-old Miguel dreams of becoming a musician despite his family’s ban on music\, and his pursuit of this passion leads him to a series of powerful discoveries. The film explores themes of family\, connection\, self-discovery\, love\, and loss while celebrating Mexican culture and beloved traditions like Día de Muertos. Popcorn and other refreshments will be provided. Feel free to bring a blanket or pillow and get cozy as you join Miguel on his fantastical journey to the Land of the Dead!  \nThis film is rated PG and has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes.  \nWhile you’re here\, be sure to check out our community ofrenda\, created in partnership with students involved in after-school programs at El Concilio! \nWant to learn more about Día de Muertos? Young guests and their caregivers are invited to participate in Art Detectives at 10:30 am. All Art Detectives and their families are then invited to join us for the afternoon screening for free! \n$5 members / $10 nonmembers / Free for all who attend the morning’s Art Detectives event!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/unreeled-coco/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241017T123000
DTSTAMP:20240909T154144Z
CREATED:20240909T154144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T154144Z
UID:10000717-1729152000-1729168200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:High School Portfolio Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for High School Portfolio Day at the KIA. This event is open to high school juniors and seniors. Representatives from midwest colleges and universities will be available to review portfolios and offer admission advice. \nPlease see this form for more information and to register for the event. If you have any questions please email museumed@kiarts.org. \nEvent Sponsor:
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/high-school-portfolio-day/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241017T193000
DTSTAMP:20240703T173158Z
CREATED:20240701T192919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T173158Z
UID:10000702-1729186200-1729193400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Artist Happy Hour: How to Get the Gig
DESCRIPTION:You’re ready to turn your artistic vision into reality. You’ve connected with others in your field. You’ve found an opportunity that sounds right for you. Now what?  \nArtist Happy Hour: How to Get the Gig is a collaboration between the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo (ACGK) and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. All are invited to join us for a panel discussion on strategies for crafting polished portfolios\, resumes\, grant applications\, and more. Panelists will include local arts educators and leaders who will share insights based on their experiences in their fields. There will be opportunities to network with other artists\, get feedback on your application materials\, and learn more about what both the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts have to offer! Refreshments will be provided\, and gallery admission will be free for all event attendees.  \nArtist Happy Hour is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. To learn more about ACGK programs and member benefits\, visit www.kalamazooarts.org.  \nGenerous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-artist-happy-hour-how-to-get-the-gig/
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:20241022T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241022T130000
DTSTAMP:20241018T173955Z
CREATED:20240701T192257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T173955Z
UID:10000699-1729598400-1729602000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Let Freedom Swing: Jazz Music in American Culture
DESCRIPTION:Led by Rev. Millard Southern\, this ArtBreak will feature an interactive\, jazz-style conversation on topics such as race\, culture\, and religion with some of Kalamazoo’s most-sought after and in-demand jazz musicians. Together they will discuss and demonstrate many of the core characteristics of jazz music\, as well as the genre’s powerful potential for bringing communities together. \nRev. Southern is the pastor of Allen Chapel AME Church in Kalamazoo\, and he also teaches courses in the Shared Passages program at Kalamazoo College. A native of Chicago\, he studied theology at Union Theological Seminary in New York City and earned his Masters in Divinity there in 2010. He is a third-generation pastor\, an avid jazz fan\, and a musician in his own right. \nAll hybrid events will be livestreamed to our YouTube page and can be found under the “Live” tab. Recordings of select past events are available on YouTube as well. No registration is necessary in order to join in virtually.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-let-freedom-swing-jazz-music-in-american-culture/
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241023T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241023T190000
DTSTAMP:20240927T134600Z
CREATED:20240925T154617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240927T134600Z
UID:10000719-1729702800-1729710000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Teacher Appreciation Night
DESCRIPTION:All educators are invited to Teacher Appreciation Night at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts! Please join us for an evening celebrating you and your commitment to education. \nWhat to expect: \n\nDoor prizes for the first 50 teachers\nAppetizers and drinks\nLive music by Dylan Tolbert\nMake and take art project\nFeedback session (5:30pm-6:00pm) – let us know how the KIA can work and partner with you\, your school\, and your students\nThe galleries and the Gallery Shop will be open\nFind out about programs\, field trips\, art classes\, and scholarships for you and your students\n\nRegistration is strongly encouraged by Oct. 21\, but not required. Walk-ins are welcome. \nThis event has been generously sponsored by PNC Bank.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/teacher-appreciation-night/
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241024T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241024T200000
DTSTAMP:20240709T115231Z
CREATED:20240709T114621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T115231Z
UID:10000713-1729767600-1729800000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBridges Access for All
DESCRIPTION:As part of the KIA’s mission to cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan\, we are proud to be working with Art Bridges Foundation to increase access to museums and foster engagement with local audiences. Enjoy free general admission at the KIA every fourth Thursday of the month\, featuring extended hours thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbridges-access-for-all-5/
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241029T130000
DTSTAMP:20240822T190117Z
CREATED:20240701T192453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T190117Z
UID:10000700-1730203200-1730206800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: The KIA Centennial: People\, Places\, and Events
DESCRIPTION:The KIA’s history is rich with remarkable men and women who\, through their sheer grit and determination\, guided us from a rented room in the YWCA to the “Best Art Institute between Detroit and Chicago.”  \nJim Carter\, past president of the board of directors and current docent\, will present KIA history in a series of vignettes about the individuals\, often women\, who led this journey\, and the events which defined us. Learn about Blanche Hull\, the first board president\, and her vision for the art center. Meet  our first patron\, Anna Louise Raymond. Hear about the origin of the “Clothesline Art Show.” Revisit some of the blockbuster exhibitions from our past.      \nDr. Carter is a retired physician who had a clinical practice of Internal Medicine in Kalamazoo for 36 years\, also serving as an Associate Professor for MSU-CHM and Program Director of Internal Medicine for MSU-KCMS. He has been involved with the KIA for more than four decades. \nAll hybrid events will be livestreamed to our YouTube page and can be found under the “Live” tab. Recordings of select past events are available on YouTube as well. No registration is necessary in order to join in virtually.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-the-kia-centennial-people-places-and-events/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241101T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241101T111500
DTSTAMP:20241015T140508Z
CREATED:20241010T121732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T140508Z
UID:10000755-1730457000-1730459700@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Shapes
DESCRIPTION:Take a Wonder Walk through the galleries! The walk will include close looking at a few artworks as well as gallery games and activities. This is a great way to introduce your little one to art and the museum. Wonder Walks is for children 2-4 years old (but all are welcome) and is free with the cost of admission. Caregivers must stay with their children at all times. \nAt this Wonder Walk\, we will wander through Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century and search for shapes in the artwork.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-shapes/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,In the Museum,Wonder Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241101T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241101T200000
DTSTAMP:20241010T120242Z
CREATED:20241010T120242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T120242Z
UID:10000747-1730480400-1730491200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Unusual Pairings with Collage Crew Kzoo and Errin Ironside
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library during Art Hop on November 1 from 5 to 8pm and create a collage. Inspired by the unusual pairings showcased in our centennial exhibition Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century\, we ask participants to create a collage that could be showcased in our library window in conversation with another piece created during this session. Don’t have time to join us on Friday night? The Collage Crew Kzoo will be returning on Saturday\, November 2 for an additional session. All supplies will be provided. Feel free to return to see the pieces displayed in the windows following these events.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/unusual-pairings-with-collage-crew-kzoo-and-errin-ironside/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Museum,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241102T150000
DTSTAMP:20241010T120337Z
CREATED:20241010T120337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T120337Z
UID:10000748-1730545200-1730559600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Unusual Pairings with Collage Crew Kzoo and Errin Ironside
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library during Art Hop on November 1 from 5 to 8pm and create a collage. Inspired by the unusual pairings showcased in our centennial exhibition Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century\, we ask participants to create a collage that could be showcased in our library window in conversation with another piece created during this session. Don’t have time to join us on Friday night? The Collage Crew Kzoo will be returning on Saturday\, November 2 for an additional session. All supplies will be provided. Feel free to return to see the pieces displayed in the windows following these events.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/unusual-pairings-with-collage-crew-kzoo-and-errin-ironside-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Museum,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241107T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241107T180000
DTSTAMP:20241014T183900Z
CREATED:20241010T120439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T183900Z
UID:10000749-1731000600-1731002400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Steven MacGowan’s Choice\, No Choice and Tim Lowly’s Beacon (Bless the Bastard)
DESCRIPTION:November’s Gallery Gathering will focus on Steven MacGowan’s Choice\, No Choice and Tim Lowly’s Beacon (Bless the Bastard)\, paired in conversation with one another in Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century. Very different in style and medium\, both works serve as reflections of the artists’ experiences as fathers of children who battled serious illnesses. Join us for an exploration of these two richly symbolic and deeply-felt meditations on love and loss.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-steven-macgowans-choice-no-choice-and-tim-lowlys-beacon-bless-the-bastard/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Gathering,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241107T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241107T200000
DTSTAMP:20241029T135316Z
CREATED:20241029T135316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241029T135316Z
UID:10000763-1731002400-1731009600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:College Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for College Night at the KIA on Thursday\, November 7 from 6 pm to 8 pm. This free event for all college students includes games\, food\, music\, raffles\, and interactive activities. Just bring your college ID & connect with students from WMU\, Kalamazoo College\, KVCC\, and more! Come explore the museum\, and enjoy a night of fun\, creativity\, and networking.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/college-night/
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T120000
DTSTAMP:20241105T155459Z
CREATED:20241010T120822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T155459Z
UID:10000752-1731148200-1731153600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: Dancing Through Fields of Color: The Story of Helen Frankenthaler
DESCRIPTION:by Elizabeth Brown \nJoin Arty to learn about abstract expressionist artist Helen Frankenthaler. We’ll read a story about her childhood\, create a project inspired by her artwork\, and explore some of the abstract works currently hanging in the galleries. \nArt Detectives is for children 4-8 years old (but all ages are welcome). Come join us as we read a story\, look at art\, and make a project to take home! Caregivers must stay with their children at all times. This is a free program\, but preregistration is encouraged.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-dancing-through-fields-of-color-the-story-of-helen-frankenthaler/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T160000
DTSTAMP:20241107T150057Z
CREATED:20241010T122200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T150057Z
UID:10000758-1731150000-1731168000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Express Yourself! Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of art-filled fun during the Express Yourself! Community Day.  \nExplore the museum to learn about art and see how artists express themselves through their artwork. Gain inspiration and express yourself with make-and-take projects and other fun activities. \nExpress Yourself! Community Day is free\, thanks to the generous support provided by the Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/express-yourself-community-day/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,In the Museum,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Judith-Rothschild.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241112T130000
DTSTAMP:20241014T183252Z
CREATED:20241009T195258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T183252Z
UID:10000738-1731412800-1731416400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Glass Art
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about glass art with Ekin Deniz Aytac and Joshua Davids! A husband-and-wife team of artists hailing from Edremit\, Turkey\, and Colorado respectively\, Aytac and Davids draw from a unique combination of culture\, heritage\, and experience to develop new works of glass art. They have lived\, traveled\, and created artwork together since 2014.  \nAytac began working with glass in Istanbul\, Turkey\, before studying in the Czech Republic and eventually attending the graduate program at West Texas A&M University. Davids discovered glass at the same university while seeking a master’s degree in the fine arts. Both artists fell in love with the glass due to its physical nature and the team aspect of creating with the material\, as well as its capacity to interact with light and space. In 2015\, the couple moved to Kalamazoo to manage Glass Art Kalamazoo\, a nonprofit public access glass studio. There they taught classes\, created events and demonstrations\, and honed their skills in the hot shop before taking their practice independent in 2020. Their work is exhibited in internationally renowned galleries\, museums\, and private collections around the world.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-glass-art/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/glass-art.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241113T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241113T120000
DTSTAMP:20241010T122504Z
CREATED:20241010T122504Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T122504Z
UID:10000759-1731492000-1731499200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Kalamazoo Art League: Brian Stewart: Art as Adaptation
DESCRIPTION:Southern Africa is home to some of the world’s oldest and richest graphic traditions. Over the past 50 years\, insights from the region have transformed our understanding of rock art worldwide. Dr. Stewart’s research offers insights and new understanding of the importance of art to our species’ evolutionary success. Dr. Stewart is an Associate Professor of Anthropology at the University of Michigan and Curator of African Archaeology at the Museum of Anthropological Archaeology. \nReception following lecture
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/kalamazoo-art-league-brian-stewart-art-as-adaptation/
CATEGORIES:Kalamazoo Art League,Lectures
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Brian-Stewart.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241119T130000
DTSTAMP:20241114T204438Z
CREATED:20241009T195400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T204438Z
UID:10000739-1732017600-1732021200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Curatorial Conversation on Legendary Voices
DESCRIPTION: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 another\, these works have the potential to spark new interpretations and to reveal new meanings to the viewer. In celebration of the KIA’s centennial\, the exhibition puts particular emphasis on works created by both locally and internationally known artists over the last 100 years. During this ArtBreak talk\, learn more about Legendary Voices with the exhibition’s curatorial team. Director of Curatorial Affairs Rehema Barber\, Associate Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Katherine Ransbottom\, and Postdoctoral Fellow James Denison will discuss the exhibition’s guiding themes as well as select works from the show. \nAll hybrid events will be livestreamed to our YouTube page and can be found under the “Live” tab. Recordings of select past events are available on YouTube as well. No registration is necessary in order to join in virtually.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-curatorial-conversation-on-legendary-voices/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Franz-Kline.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241120T150000
DTSTAMP:20241014T183019Z
CREATED:20241010T115713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T183019Z
UID:10000744-1732111200-1732114800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: The Samurai’s Garden
DESCRIPTION:by Gail Tsukiyama \nSet in the late 1930s during the Second Sino-Japanese war\, a young Chinese man retreats to a serene coastal village in Japan to recover from tuberculosis. While healing\, Stephen is cared for by a steward named Matsu whose story of loss and love intrigues Stephen. The two bond over the tranquil art of gardening. Through Matsu\, Stephen meets Sachi\, a beautiful woman who lives in a nearby village and suffers from leprosy which has left her scarred and lonely. She finds solace in her relationship with both Matsu and eventually Stephen. As their pasts are revealed\, Stephen reflects on his own life and family and leaves the village with a renewed hope in the strength of the human spirit.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-the-samurais-garden/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/the-samurais-garden.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTSTAMP:20241023T112116Z
CREATED:20241023T111536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T112116Z
UID:10000760-1732147200-1732233599@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Bridges Access for All
DESCRIPTION:As part of the KIA’s mission to cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan\, we are proud to be working with Art Bridges Foundation to increase access to museums and foster engagement with local audiences. Enjoy free general admission at the KIA every fourth Thursday of the month\, featuring extended hours thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-bridges-free-admission/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Artbridges-Access-for-All-Post.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241121T190000
DTSTAMP:20241114T204528Z
CREATED:20241009T194722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T204528Z
UID:10000735-1732210200-1732215600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Party to a Secret: Exploring the Arts through  Betty Beeby’s Lithographs
DESCRIPTION:Together with the Ladies’ Library Association\, we invite you to this multidisciplinary presentation in connection to Michigan artist Betty Beeby. Through the visual arts\, music\, and dance\, we will examine Beeby’s long-reaching artistic influence\, inspired by the story of the Petersboro Letters. When letters are unearthed in the family barn detailing a long-lost relationship between mother and son in the early 1900s\, Beeby is inspired to create lithographs highlighting significant moments in their correspondence. This story would go on to create a domino effect of inspiration\, represented not only in visual art but also rendered powerfully through music and dance. We are excited to share more about the artist\, her work\, and the art that others have been inspired to create from this compelling story. Refreshments will be provided by the Ladies’ Library Association. \nAll hybrid events will be livestreamed to our YouTube page and can be found under the “Live” tab. Recordings of select past events are available on YouTube as well. No registration is necessary in order to join in virtually.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-party-to-a-secret-exploring-the-arts-through-betty-beebys-lithographs/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Beeby.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241205T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241205T200000
DTSTAMP:20241010T205352Z
CREATED:20241009T194333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T205352Z
UID:10000732-1733418000-1733428800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:KNAS Holiday Art Sale: Members' Night
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the 51st annual Holiday Art Sale at the KIA\, featuring artworks from the more than 160 faculty and students of the Kirk Newman Art School. \nThis unique\, three-day shopping experience will help you find the perfect gifts for everyone this holiday season\, and help support both area artists and KNAS programs.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/knas-holiday-art-sale-members-night/
CATEGORIES:In the Museum,Members,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Holiday-Art-Sale.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241206T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241206T111500
DTSTAMP:20241015T140504Z
CREATED:20241010T121838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T140504Z
UID:10000756-1733481000-1733483700@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Portraits
DESCRIPTION:Take a Wonder Walk through the galleries! The walk will include close looking at a few artworks as well as gallery games and activities. This is a great way to introduce your little one to art and the museum. Wonder Walks is for children 2-4 years old (but all are welcome) and is free with the cost of admission. Caregivers must stay with their children at all times. \nAt this Wonder Walk\, we will wander through Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century where we’ll learn about portraits and what they can tell us about their subjects.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-portraits/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,In the Museum,Wonder Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Leslie-Barlow.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241206T200000
DTSTAMP:20241009T194422Z
CREATED:20241009T194422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T194422Z
UID:10000733-1733504400-1733515200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:KNAS Holiday Art Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the 51st annual Holiday Art Sale at the KIA\, featuring artworks from the more than 160 faculty and students of the Kirk Newman Art School. \nThis unique\, three-day shopping experience will help you find the perfect gifts for everyone this holiday season\, and help support both area artists and KNAS programs.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/knas-holiday-art-sale/
CATEGORIES:In the Museum,Members,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Holiday-Art-Sale.webp
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