Art Detectives: Swatch: The Girl Who Loved Color by Julia Denos
It 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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Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
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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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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: 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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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: 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…
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Wonder Walk: Artful Vessels
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesOur youngest art lovers can explore the work of Japanese potters featured in Chanoyu: Modern Tea Ceramics from the Horvitz Collection. Through close looking and activities we'll learn about the…
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Art Detectives: Monkey See, Monkey Draw by Alex Beard
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesThe animals are taking over the KIA! Join Art Detectives in January as we read a silly story about playful monkeys who love a little friendly competition. Then we'll go…
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Community Day
Looking for something fun to do on a chilly Saturday? Come spend the day at the KIA! Admission is free, so bring your family and friends and explore three exciting…
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Library Activity: Bookmark Menagerie
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin us on Thursday night to create folded animal bookmarks! Once you create the basic shape you can decorate your bookmark to make any animal-real or imagined! Get inspiration from…
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Book Discussion: Contrapposto by Dave Eggers
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesContrapposto follows Cricket, a gifted young artist, and Olympia, the fearless friend who recognizes his talent, across six decades. Their relationship shifts between friendship, love, collaboration, and loyalty as they…