Drop by the library to create a lovely book made from one piece of paper. Using a few strategic cuts and folds, you can make a wonderful little gift for yourself or someone else. All materials are provided and the librarian will be on hand to help you get started.
Join us for a guided walk through the Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Show. Discover incredible works in clay, paint, metal, and more—created by the talented artists who teach here at the KIA. Along the way, enjoy a few hands-on activities and experience the many forms art can take.
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.
Taekyeom Lee: Designed, Printed & Fired showcases the artist's innovative reimagining of the world of graphic design in three dimensions. Bringing conventional design elements off of the page or screen, Taekyeom blends them with ceramics using a variety of materials. During this Gallery Gathering, we will discuss select works in this exhibition, examining Taekyeom's unique…
In January, Art Detectives will investigate different art forms and techniques. We’ll read a story about all the ways art can take shape, tour the Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Review to see amazing works by our talented teaching artists, and then make our own art inspired by what we’ve seen.
The Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Review is a much-anticipated biennial exhibition at the KIA, showcasing the considerable talents of Kirk Newman Art School faculty members who provide world-class instruction in a wide range of media. During this ArtBreak, KNAS Director Leslie Donaldson will offer remarks on this year's show, which centers on the theme…
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.
While the weather outside is chilly, the KIA will be warm and welcoming. Join us for a cozy winter-themed family night. We’ll start with a guided tour of the permanent collection, searching for artworks that capture the spirit of the season. Then, create your own winter-inspired masterpiece. If you are unable to join us right…
Aspiring artist Louisa becomes enchanted by three figures nestled in the corner of a famous painting. Intrigued, she embarks on a cross-country journey to uncover their story. Twenty-five years earlier, in a coastal town, four teenagers--misfits with bruised pasts--bonded over summer days on an abandoned pier, forging fierce loyalty and creative escape. Their friendship inspired…
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.
Stop by the KIA's Meader Fine Arts library to create a fun bookmark using a variety of lettering styles. We will have stencils, stickers, and stamps on hand for you to create unique bookmarks to use in your next read. Experiment with different letters, styles, and colors to create a font collage or quote. All…
Typography brings form to words both beautiful and mundane. What factors do graphic designers consider as they’re selecting the “clothes” our words will wear? How have changes in technology influenced fonts, designers, and the work they make? What effects have these developments had on the philosophy of typography? Join Ryan Lewis for a brief journey…