During select Free Thursdays at the KIA, we're highlighting artists from the Gallery Shop. On May 29, Peggy Orosz-Boslar and David Boslar will share their beautiful lampwork, jewelry, and fused glass vessels.
Explore the magical world of JooYoung Choi’s immersive installation, An Infinite Constellation of Love, on view in the Joy Light Gallery. This special Gallery Gathering is designed especially for young museumgoers and their caregivers. Gallery stools will be available. After the Gallery Gathering, stay for Family Night activities, and make your own artwork inspired by…
Bring the whole family for an exciting evening of art exploration and creativity! Discover JooYoung Choi’s vibrant exhibition, An Infinite Constellation of Love, where her imaginative world and playful characters celebrate diversity and the power of community connections. Start the night off with a family-friendly Gallery Gathering from 5:30 to 6:00pm. From 6:00 to 8:00pm…
Summer begins with the 74th Annual Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair in historic Bronson Park in beautiful downtown Kalamazoo, June 6–7, 2025. Please click here for more info about the 2025 KIA Arts Fair.
Summer begins with the 74th Annual Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair in historic Bronson Park in beautiful downtown Kalamazoo, June 6–7, 2025. Please click here for more info about the 2025 KIA Arts Fair.
Artist Holly Roberts will speak about her body of work created over the past 40 years, tracing her development as a pioneer in the world of altered photography. Mary Statzer, Curator of Prints and Photographs at the University of New Mexico Art Museum, has written, “Holly Roberts’ contribution to the field of photography is without…
Let’s explore Leo Villareal’s exhibition to see how he brings his artwork to life with light and movement.
The work of West Michigan’s talented artistic community is on view during the annual West Michigan Area Show. Opening to the public on Saturday, June 14, this crowd-pleasing annual juried exhibition was carefully curated from more than 300 submitted entries, ranging from paintings, prints, and photos to mosaics, ceramics, jewelry, sculpture, and mixed-media works. This…
by Jennifer Murphy At 15 years old, Blue is ready to leave a life spent on the run with her eccentric artist mother, Scarlet. For too long, Blue and Scarlet have been hiding from HIM, a shadow man Blue has never actually seen. Landing in South Haven, Michigan, they find a welcoming community, but Scarlet’s…
Join the KIA as we remember Juneteenth, which is a holiday that commemorates the abolishment of slavery in the United States. Participate in various activities, like a scavenger hunt, drop-in low-mess art activities, and a guided tour, starting at noon, focusing on artworks created by African American artists.
Join us for an inspiring evening with acclaimed Detroit artist Dr. Hubert Massey, the 2025 juror for the West Michigan Area Show. Massey is renowned for his large-scale public murals and frescoes, which often celebrate the rich cultural history of Michigan and its people. Massey will share insights from his distinguished career, exploring his creative…
KIA members are invited to join us for the Members' Preview for our newest exhibition Ink Rhapsody: The Art of Lingnan Masters in Hong Kong before it opens to the public. Park for free in the South St and Lovell St parking lots on the north & south sides of the KIA's campus. This event…