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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Sneaker Marauders: Poems by Ran Walker and Van G. Garrett
DESCRIPTION:This short collaboration celebrates sneaker culture through poetry. Consisting of two parts\, part one is a micro saga-in verse about a quest to find sneakers but yields an even great discovery beyond shoes. Part two is a collection of prose poems\, a kind of mixtape\, which explores many aspects of sneaker culture from overarching artistic reflections to personal ties to footwear. Themes in this book will tie into Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-sneaker-marauders-poems-by-ran-walker-and-van-g-garrett/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Future Now
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260516T140000
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SUMMARY:Library Activity: Mini Origami Shoes
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by the innovation and history of sneakers\, we will provide origami paper to fold your own mini shoe! A variety of styles and difficulty levels will be provided. Check out the exhibition Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks for inspiration and then drop by the library to try your hand at this detailed paper project. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/library-activity-mini-origami-shoes/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Future Now,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T190000
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SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Future Now
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Artful Evening with Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto! Semmelhack is the curator of Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. During this program\, she will talk about why shoes matter and about how designers today are revolutionizing what we will put on our feet tomorrow. If you’ve enjoyed Future Now\, don’t miss this opportunity to meet the curator behind the exhibition! \nSemmelhack’s work focuses on the intersections of fashion\, culture\, and economics\, with a particular interest in the history of footwear. She is widely quoted in the media from the New York Times to Vogue\, and since starting at the Bata Shoe Museum in 2000\, she has curated over thirty exhibitions and written fourteen books and catalogues and over thirty chapters and articles. Her most recent exhibitions and publications related to sneakers include Art/Wear: Sneakers x Artists (2024)\, Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks (Rizzoli:2022)\, Collab: Sneakers x Culture (Rizzoli: 2019)\, and Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture (Rizzoli: 2015). \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-future-now-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening,Future Now
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001178-1778756400-1778788800@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/2026-05-14/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260509T120000
DTSTAMP:20260317T142140Z
CREATED:20260317T142140Z
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SUMMARY:Art Detectives: We're All Works of Art by Mark Sperring
DESCRIPTION:In May\, Art Detectives will be on the case\, searching for how artists show people in their artwork. We’ll read a book about different artistic styles\, hunt for faces and figures in the permanent collection\, and finish by creating our own portrait masterpiece to take home. Arty will be on vacation in June\, July\, and August. Please join us again in September when Arty has returned.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-were-all-works-of-art-by-mark-sperring/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260317T142022Z
CREATED:20260317T142022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T142022Z
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SUMMARY:Dress Code: Edward Hopper\, Urban Solitude\, and the Clothing of Modern Life
DESCRIPTION:Explore the artwork of Edward Hopper in this lecture by Dr. James Denison\, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and Kalamazoo College. Denison’s presentation will consider the use of fashion in Edward Hopper’s paintings of urban American life\, interpreting his simplified representations of clothes as a strategy crucial to the sense of isolation and emotional restraint often associated with his work. Hopper’s paintings of the 1920’s\, ’30s\, and ’40s only represent a limited portion of the fashion landscape of the era\, a potent choice given the widely held notion that his pictures thematize the psychological experience of modern life. \nA native of the DC area and a graduate of Bowdoin College\, James completed his PhD in art history at the University of Michigan\, where he wrote a thesis on the connections between the Stieglitz Circle and racism in the interwar U.S. In 2023 he joined Kalamazoo College and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts as a postdoctoral fellow.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/dress-code-edward-hopper-urban-solitude-and-the-clothing-of-modern-life/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T180000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183824Z
CREATED:20260317T141809Z
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UID:10001263-1778175000-1778176800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: From Cobalt to Indigo: The Power of Blue in East Asia
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in shades of blue as we explore selected works from the exhibition From Cobalt to Indigo: The Power of Blue in East Asia\, on view in the Joy Light Gallery through July 12. Together we will learn more about the cultural significance and wide-reaching influence of the color blue in the art of East Asia.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-from-cobalt-to-indigo-the-power-of-blue-in-east-asia/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001177-1778151600-1778184000@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/2026-05-07/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260326T170753Z
CREATED:20260326T141009Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T170753Z
UID:10001291-1777654800-1777665600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Kirk Newman Art School 2025–26 Residents’ Exhibition Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Kirk Newman Art School’s Post-Baccalaureate Program is designed for recent fine arts graduates seeking to grow and strengthen their creative practice in a supportive community with access to professional studio facilities. The culmination of the 2025–2026 resident artists’ work will be on display in the KNAS commons from May 1–31. This unique group exhibition will feature new works in Ceramics\, Painting\, Photography\, Printmaking\, and Sculpture from our seven residents. \nThe opening reception for this exhibition will coincide with Art Hop on Friday\, May 1\, from 5–8pm. Join us in celebrating the talents of these amazing emerging artists! Learn more about each Resident and their art making journey on our YouTube Virtual ArtBreak series. \nThe Residency application deadline for 2026–2027 is May 15\, 2026. \nPhoto by Mary Whalen
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/2026-knas-residents/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T113000
DTSTAMP:20260317T141834Z
CREATED:20260317T141616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T141834Z
UID:10001262-1777633200-1777635000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walks: Looking at Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Spring is creeping closer\, and we’re ready to get outside. Until it warms up\, join us for a stroll through the permanent collection to enjoy some sunny landscapes and think ahead to brighter days. We’ll discover how artists represent the natural world and have fun with a few gallery activities along the way.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walks-looking-at-landscapes/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Wonder Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001175-1776942000-1776974400@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/2026-04-23/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T130000
DTSTAMP:20251219T185845Z
CREATED:20251219T142331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T185845Z
UID:10001247-1776859200-1776862800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Steps through Time: A Retrospective of Shoes
DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate the future of shoes\, it can be fascinating to look back to see where we have already been. During this ArtBreak talk\, fashion historian and professor Iris Carney Cooper will offer an overview of notable and special shoe designs throughout time\, discussing history\, significance\, function\, and design. \nCooper 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.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-steps-through-time-a-retrospective-of-shoes/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,Future Now
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260417T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T190330Z
CREATED:20260320T174734Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260409T190330Z
UID:10001289-1776441600-1776454200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Workshops with Wilson W. Smith III and Pensole Lewis College
DESCRIPTION:Learn from a legendary athletic footwear designer and a Michigan college focused on the design industry. These workshops are aimed at high school and college students\, or anyone interested in design\, particularly shoe design. \nSchedule:\n4-4:30pm – Check-in opens\, view Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks exhibit\n4:30-5:30pm – SPARK workshop with Wilson W. Smith III\n5:30-5:45pm – Break\n5:45-7:15pm – Color and Materials Design workshop with Greg Garcia\, Pensole Lewis College \nEach workshop is limited to 35 participants; pre-registration is strongly encouraged. You are welcome to attend both workshops\, but you must register separately. \n4:30-5:30pm\nWilson Smith will lead his SPARK workshop. Using SPARK\, which stands for Story\, Passion\, Art\, Reflection\, and Knowledge\, Smith will help you uplift and ideate your creative idea\, voice\, and energy\, all of which define sneaker culture. \n\nTo learn more about Smith\, along with Dr. D’Wayne Edwards\, attend the Artful Evening: Artists Talk on April 16 at 6pm.\n\nThe first Black designer for Nike\, Smith has created shoes for Michael Jordan\, Andre Agassi\, Serena Williams\, and many more. After a 41-year career with the company\, Smith retired as the Manager of Design Education with Nike’s Blue-Ribbon Studio in 2025. His work has been recognized with a number of prestigious awards\, including Nike’s inaugural Design Achievement Award in 2019. In 2024\, Detroit’s Pensole Lewis College\, the nation’s only design-focused HBCU\, dedicated the Wilson W. Smith III Footwear Design Studio. \nRegister \n\n5:45-7:15pm\nIn collaboration with Timberland\, Greg Garcia from Pensole Lewis College will lead a Color and Materials Design workshop. This design workshop focuses on sustainability\, telling your community’s story\, how to choose materials and colors for footwear\, and simple footwear construction using paper worksheets. \nGreg Garcia is the Director of Recruitment at Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design. His career in higher education has spanned nearly 13 years\, where he has worked in a variety of institutions. He pursued his education from the University of Texas at Arlington for his bachelor’s degree\, and from Tennessee State University (an HBCU) for his master’s. He is excited to bring premier design education to underrepresented and underserved communities! \nRegister \n\nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wilson-smith-workshops/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T133057Z
CREATED:20251219T142144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T133057Z
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SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Artist's Talk with Wilson W. Smith III
DESCRIPTION:Meet a living legend in the world of shoe design! During this Artful Evening\, Wilson W. Smith III will speak about his prolific career in the athletic footwear industry. The first Black designer for Nike\, Smith has created shoes for Michael Jordan\, Andre Agassi\, Serena Williams\, and many more. After a 41-year career with the company\, Smith retired as the Manager of Design Education with Nike’s Blue-Ribbon Studio in 2025. His work has been recognized with a number of prestigious awards\, including Nike’s inaugural Design Achievement Award in 2019. In 2024\, Detroit’s Pensole Lewis College\, the nation’s only design-focused HBCU\, dedicated the Wilson W. Smith III Footwear Design Studio. Join us to learn more about the passion and artistry that have driven Smith’s remarkable career and his life’s work in design and education. \nFollowing his talk\, Smith will be joined by Dr. D’Wayne Edwards for a discussion and Q&A. With a prominent career in the footwear design industry spanning more than 32 years\, Dr. Edwards has worked with L.A. Gear\, Nike\, and Jordan. He is the founder of Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design\, the preeminent footwear design school in the world\, and has taught and lectured at premier schools\, including ArtCenter\, Parsons\, MIT\, and Harvard. \nThis Artful Evening is made possible by generous support from:\n \n \n \nRichmond Institute for Design + Innovation
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-artists-talk-with-wilson-w-smith-iii/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening,Free,Future Now
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001174-1776337200-1776369600@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/2026-04-16/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T183000
DTSTAMP:20260415T174913Z
CREATED:20260324T154621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T174913Z
UID:10001290-1776274200-1776277800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:SOLD OUT: Member Tour with Wilson W. Smith III
DESCRIPTION:** Please note: Registration for this event has filled. You can still hear from Wilson at Thursday’s Artful Evening! ** \nKIA members are invited to join legendary Nike designer Wilson W. Smith III for an intimate discussion of all things shoe design and a private viewing of Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks! \nThis event has limited availability; pre-registration is required. Limit 2 attendees per registration. \nThe first Black designer for Nike\, Smith has created shoes for Michael Jordan\, Andre Agassi\, Serena Williams\, and many more. After a 41-year career with the company\, Smith retired as the Manager of Design Education with Nike’s Blue-Ribbon Studio in 2025. His work has been recognized with a number of prestigious awards\, including Nike’s inaugural Design Achievement Award in 2019. In 2024\, Detroit’s Pensole Lewis College\, the nation’s only design-focused HBCU\, dedicated the Wilson W. Smith III Footwear Design Studio. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/member-tour-with-wilson-w-smith-iii/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T150000
DTSTAMP:20260226T200929Z
CREATED:20251219T142014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T200929Z
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Mona's Eyes by Thomas Schlesser
DESCRIPTION:When ten year old Mona experiences a sudden\, brief loss of sight\, her grandfather Henry decides to give her a gallery of artworks to visit in her mind as she faces potential permanent blindness. Through fifty-two weekly trips to museums in Paris\, Mona receives an emotional art history education. Art lessons become tied to life lessons on love\, fear\, and beauty. Their relationship strengthens as Henry gives Mona more than a deep appreciation of art.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-monas-eyes-by-thomas-schlesser/
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:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T133000
DTSTAMP:20260310T183014Z
CREATED:20251219T141851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T183014Z
UID:10001244-1776254400-1776259800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Museum Explorers: Homeschool Family Program at the KIA and Kalamazoo Valley Museum
DESCRIPTION:Homeschool families are invited to learn\, create\, and explore at the KIA and the Kalamazoo Valley Museum (KVM). This collaborative event offers interactive activities designed to promote interdisciplinary learning\, creativity\, and an appreciation for art\, history\, and science. This event highlights the Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks exhibit. Bring your creativity and wear your favorite shoes! This event is included with the cost of KIA admission. View admission prices at kiarts.org/connect-visit/plan-your-visit. \nWednesday\, April 15\, 2026  \n\n10 to 11:30am Kalamazoo Valley Museum\nNoon to 1:30pm Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\n\n \nRegister Here\n \nKIA Schedule\nDrop-in Art Projects\, All Ages\, from Noon-1:15: \n\nMy Shoes\, My Story\nPaper Shoe Sculpture\nShoe Charm Shrinky Dinks\n\nGuided Tours of Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks Exhibit\, All Ages: \n\n12:15pm \n12:45pm\n\nStorytime in Meader Fine Arts Library\, Ages 3-6: \n\n12:30pm – What Kind of Shoes Does a Hippopotamus Choose? by Kat Maconie\n\nCheck out a Gallery Go Bag from Meader Fine Arts Library to learn more about all of the art at the KIA! \n  \nKVM Schedule  \nDrop-In Activities\, All Ages\, from 10 to 11:30am  \nGuided Learning Opportunities from 10-11:30 a.m: \n\nEarly Learning Table\, Ages 3-6\nSTEM Project\, All Ages\nInnovation Lab\, All Ages\n\nPlanetarium Show\, All Ages: \n\n10:15-10:45am\n11:00-11:30am\n\nLunch space available at KVM 11:30am-noon.\nQuiet sensory space available at KVM 10am-noon \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/museum-explorers-homeschool-family-program-at-the-kalamazoo-institute-of-arts-and-kalamazoo-valley-museum-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Future Now
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260407T183707Z
CREATED:20251219T141659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T183707Z
UID:10001251-1775903400-1775908800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to explore the color blue with Art Detectives this April! We’ll read a book that shows how artists discovered and used blue throughout history. Then we’ll explore the exhibition From Cobalt to Indigo: The Power of Blue in East Asia to see how East Asian artists use blue in their creations. After our gallery adventure\, we’ll make our own brilliant blue artwork to take home.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-blue-a-history-of-the-color-as-deep-as-the-sea-and-as-wide-as-the-sky-by-nana-ekua-brew-hammond/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260331T175152Z
CREATED:20251219T141515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T175152Z
UID:10001243-1775757600-1775764800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:The Great KIA Book Swap
DESCRIPTION:The Great KIA Book Swap returns! Bring up to 10 gently-used books to the KIA to trade for new-to-you titles! \nMusic and refreshments will be provided. Enter a raffle for great prizes from our sponsors! Receive one raffle ticket per book\, with a limit of 10 tickets per person. You must be present at the time of the drawing to win raffle prizes. \nPlease no textbooks\, encyclopedias\, magazines\, or used activity books. Books should be in good physical condition—no moldy\, torn\, or damaged books. Keep in mind that this is a book swap\, so bring books in the condition that you would want to receive. \nDrop your books off early to receive extra raffle tickets and skip the check-in line! Bring them to the KIA between 12:00-3:00pm on Wednesday\, April 8\, for five extra raffle tickets. \nMany thanks to our sponsors and community partners: Friends of the Kalamazoo Public Library\, Kazoo Books\, and this is a bookstore & Bookbug.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-swap/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Future Now,Library,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001173-1775732400-1775764800@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/2026-04-09/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T202804Z
CREATED:20251219T141326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T202804Z
UID:10001242-1775649600-1775653200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Virtual Artist's Talk with Nick La Marca
DESCRIPTION:During this virtual ArtBreak\, learn more about Nick La Marca\, the multimedia artist whose Sole Lines installation is on view in the KIA lobby. La Marca is an artist and documentarian working across photography and installation. Born and raised in the Bronx\, his practice is deeply informed by the city’s cultural vibrancy and diversity. La Marca’s work engages art and design as forms of social practice\, using creativity as a bridge between personal narrative\, community histories\, and broader societal issues. At the core of his projects is a commitment to recognition and research–illuminating local or “micro” concerns and situating them within larger cultural or economic frameworks. His installations and photographic works often serve as platforms for dialogue\, highlighting how lived experiences intersect with questions of value\, identity\, and community. Through this approach\, La Marca positions art as both a document and an agent of change\, underscoring its ability to connect creativity with social responsibility.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-virtual-artists-talk-with-nick-la-marca/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,Future Now
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T113000
DTSTAMP:20251219T141153Z
CREATED:20251219T141153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T141153Z
UID:10001241-1775214000-1775215800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Into the Indigo!
DESCRIPTION:This April\, we’re taking a blue adventure through From Cobalt to Indigo: The Power of Blue in East Asia! From prints to pottery\, we’ll find out how artists from East Asia create beautiful blues and use them in their amazing artworks.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-into-the-indigo/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Wonder Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T160000
DTSTAMP:20260310T162723Z
CREATED:20260310T162723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T162723Z
UID:10001261-1775206800-1775232000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artstream Nomadic Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Since 2001\, the Artstream Nomadic Gallery has brought the best of contemporary studio pottery to communities across the country\, showcasing a broad range of objects\, styles\, practices\, and makers. Housed in a restored 1967 Airstream\, this unique traveling gallery will make a stop at the KIA for a two-day presentation April 2 & 3 and will be open for viewing in the Lovell St. parking lot. \nIn addition\, the KNAS Ceramics Department is pleased to feature ceramic demonstrations by renowned ceramic artists traveling with the Artstream Nomadic Gallery. Engaging demonstrations by Justin D’Onofrio\, Lorna Meaden\, and Lisa Orr aim to highlight the technical and aesthetic diversity of the ceramics field. Those interested in attending must register for the presentations by March 31. \n \n 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artstream-nomadic/2026-04-03/
LOCATION:MI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T193000
DTSTAMP:20251219T165408Z
CREATED:20251219T141006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T165408Z
UID:10001240-1775152800-1775158200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Explore and Create Night: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
DESCRIPTION:Put on your favorite pair of shoes and join us for a special night celebrating the artistry of footwear. Join us for a Gallery Gathering in Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting Edge Kicks at 5:30 before we kick off Explore and Create Night at 6pm. Continue to explore the exhibition and then create your own shoe-inspired artworks while enjoying some sweet treats. Come explore how design\, craft\, and imagination come together—one step at a time. This evening is appropriate for all ages. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/explore-and-create-night-future-now-virtual-sneakers-to-cutting-edge-kicks/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Now,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T180000
DTSTAMP:20251219T165415Z
CREATED:20251219T140744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T165415Z
UID:10001239-1775151000-1775152800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Future Now for Families
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly exploration of some of the shoes featured in Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks! All ages are welcome to join in the conversation as we observe shoe designs of the past\, present\, and future. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-future-now-for-families/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Future Now,Gallery Gathering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001172-1775127600-1775160000@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/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T160000
DTSTAMP:20260310T162723Z
CREATED:20260310T162723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T162723Z
UID:10001260-1775120400-1775145600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artstream Nomadic Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Since 2001\, the Artstream Nomadic Gallery has brought the best of contemporary studio pottery to communities across the country\, showcasing a broad range of objects\, styles\, practices\, and makers. Housed in a restored 1967 Airstream\, this unique traveling gallery will make a stop at the KIA for a two-day presentation April 2 & 3 and will be open for viewing in the Lovell St. parking lot. \nIn addition\, the KNAS Ceramics Department is pleased to feature ceramic demonstrations by renowned ceramic artists traveling with the Artstream Nomadic Gallery. Engaging demonstrations by Justin D’Onofrio\, Lorna Meaden\, and Lisa Orr aim to highlight the technical and aesthetic diversity of the ceramics field. Those interested in attending must register for the presentations by March 31. \n \n 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artstream-nomadic/2026-04-02/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Artstream_Justin-Vessels-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260311T205107Z
CREATED:20260109T164027Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T205107Z
UID:10001253-1774546200-1774555200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Sneaker Culture Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Sneaker Culture Night featuring music\, food\, raffle prizes\, a low-mess hands-on art project\, and an engaging presentation. Wear your favorite sneakers and make your way to the KIA! \nStarting at 5:30pm\, explore the Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks exhibit\, enjoy tunes from DJ No Limit\, and a nacho bar from La Fe Refrescante. Throughout the night\, raffle prizes will be drawn\, featuring prizes from Supreme\, Nike\, and others (guests must be present to win any of the raffle prizes). The grand prize is a pair of Jordan UNC University Home Westbrook One Take 2020 NCAA. This is a rare 2020 player-exclusive basketball shoe designed for the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. These non-retail shoes feature UNC branding and were manufactured in limited quantities for the team and provided by Capital BST out of Raleigh\, North Carolina. \n \nAt 6:00pm\, Dr. Delisia Matthews will share her research on Sneaker Culture by highlighting its historical roots\, the unique language and behaviors of consumers\, and the deep ties of the culture to music. Additionally\, this discussion will explore how sneaker collecting connects to fatherhood and legacy\, while inviting the audience to connect through their own sneaker narratives. \nAfter the presentation\, continue to enjoy the exhibit\, music\, and food. Try your hand at a fun\, low-mess shoe-related art project\, talk with representatives from WMU’s Department of Multicultural Affairs\, and learn more about the people featured in Dr. Delisia Matthews presentation with a photograph display. \nDr. Delisia Matthews is an Associate Professor at North Carolina State University in the Wilson College of Textiles whose research explores consumer behavior and trends\, sneaker culture and the cultural meanings behind consumer decision-making. With a background in marketing research and retail at companies like Procter & Gamble\, Nordstrom\, and Walmart\, she blends industry insight with scholarship. An award-winning educator\, Dr. Matthews uses qualitative research to center consumers’ voices\, tell their stories\, and advocate for the communities behind the culture.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-sneaker-culture-night/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001171-1774522800-1774555200@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/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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