2026 KIA Arts Fair
Summer begins with the 75th Annual Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair in historic Bronson Park in beautiful downtown Kalamazoo, June 5–6, 2026. Please click here for more info about the…
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Events
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Library Activity: Gelli Plate Printing: Sneakers
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesStop in to the KIA during Arts Fair for a hands on art activity! We will provide the supplies to create your own Gelli Plate printed sneaker. Experiment with colorways…
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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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Gallery Gathering: Manierre Dawson’s Mother and Child and Henry Ossawa Tanner’s The Visitation
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesDuring this Gallery Gathering, we will take a closer look at Manierre Dawson's Mother and Child and Henry Ossawa Tanner's The Visitation. While both early 20th century paintings depict religious…
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Wonder Walk: Figures and Faces
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesIn June, bring your little ones for a stroll through the permanent collection. Through close looking and simple gallery activities we'll search for figures and faces in the artwork.
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Book Discussion: Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner by Natalie Dysktra
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesAuthor Natalie Dykstra recounts the story of Isabella Stewart Gardner's extraordinary life in this moving and illuminating biography. A Boston socialite, Gardner lived a life full of passion but one…
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Juneteenth Commemoration
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin the KIA as we remember Juneteenth, which is a holiday that commemorates the abolishment of slavery in the United States. Participate in various activities, including viewing artworks by African…
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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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Summer Jams
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesSummer Jams returns to the KIA as a lively open mic night celebrating music, poetry, and creative expression. This event brings artists and community members together to share their voices…
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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: Botanical Art of Julia Whitney Barnes
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesDuring this Artful Evening talk, artist Julia Whitney Barnes will speak about her Planting Utopia series, featured in the Hancock Shaker Museum, the Shaker Heritage Society, and the Albany International…
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For the People, By the People: America at 250 Members’ Preview
KIA Members can enjoy a preview of our newest exhibition, For the People, By the People: America at 250, before it opens to the public. More information coming soon! Learn…