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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T180000
DTSTAMP:20251219T165415Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T160000
DTSTAMP:20260310T162723Z
CREATED:20260310T162723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T162723Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260311T205107Z
CREATED:20260109T164027Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260326T200000
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CREATED:20250127T214404Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T130000
DTSTAMP:20251219T140502Z
CREATED:20251219T140502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T140502Z
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SUMMARY:ArtBreak: The Art and Life of Hughie Lee-Smith
DESCRIPTION:Hughie Lee-Smith was a 20th century African American painter and art instructor. Growing up in the Midwest\, he created a prolific collection of paintings that predominantly featured figures in urban and rural settings. Lee-Smith’s often enigmatic works explored themes of isolation\, expectation\, and loneliness. Regrettably\, he was not as well recognized as many of his contemporaries. During this ArtBreak talk\, learn more about this remarkable artist with KIA docent Dr. Sam Grossman\, then visit our lower level galleries to view Lee-Smith’s The Spectators. \nDr. Sam Grossman is a long-time docent of the KIA. He also is a frequent instructor with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute\, teaching a variety of topics. Sam is a retired pediatrician; prior to medical school\, he was an associate professor of theatre arts.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-the-art-and-life-of-hughie-lee-smith/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20251219T165423Z
CREATED:20251219T140257Z
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SUMMARY:Library Activity: Shoe Bookmarks
DESCRIPTION:Mark your reading place in style using a shoe bookmark! We will provide all of the materials to make a bookmark to take home. Take inspiration from the exhibition on view Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks\, shoes in literature\, or be your own creative designer! The librarian will have some templates on hand to help you get started. \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-shoe-bookmarks/
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:20260320T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260320T220000
DTSTAMP:20260206T153539Z
CREATED:20260203T212551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T153539Z
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SUMMARY:Future: REMIX
DESCRIPTION:Show off your fabulous footwear and join us at the KIA for an evening of fun and connection with DJs spinning\, cash bar\, savory bites and sweet treats\, dancing and a “kicks contest” inspired by the KIA’s newest exhibition. \nClick here to learn more and get tickets.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/future-remix-2/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260319T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001170-1773918000-1773950400@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/2026-03-19/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T150000
DTSTAMP:20251219T135701Z
CREATED:20251219T135701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T135701Z
UID:10001235-1773842400-1773846000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
DESCRIPTION:Alabama\, 1973. When nurse Civil Townsend begins work at the Montgomery Family Planning Clinic\, her goal is to care for her African American community. Among her patients are two poor\, young Black girls\, Erica and India. Civil learns that a terrible medical procedure has been inflicted on the girls without their consent and reports the crime. This historical fiction novel is inspired by true events and is the Kalamazoo Public Library Reading Together selection.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-take-my-hand-by-dolen-perkins-valdez/
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:20260314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260206T153446Z
CREATED:20251219T135533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T153446Z
UID:10001234-1773486000-1773496800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Community Day: Cool Kicks
DESCRIPTION:Step into a day all about shoes! Wear your favorite pair for fun photo ops. Discover incredible footwear in Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting Edge Kicks and then get creative with shoe inspired art projects. \nHave shoes that need some flair? Bring them along and stop by the auditorium between 12:30 and 1:30pm to decorate\, bedazzle\, or totally reinvent them! Supplies will be provided. \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/community-day-cool-kicks/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Future Now,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20251219T165431Z
CREATED:20251219T135343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T165431Z
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SUMMARY:Art Detectives: Kicks by Van G. Garrett
DESCRIPTION:Grab your favorite pair of sneakers and come along for March Art Detectives! We’ll explore Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks\, enjoy a story about amazing footwear\, and spot some eye-catching shoes in the galleries. Afterward\, Wellspring dancers will help us get up and groove in our cool kicks. \nWe won’t make a project during Art Detectives this time—but if you still want to create\, hang around for Community Day! \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/art-detectives-kicks-by-van-g-garrett/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,Future Now
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T193000
DTSTAMP:20251219T165437Z
CREATED:20251219T135116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T165437Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Sneakerheadz
DESCRIPTION:Sneakerheadz is a 2015 documentary film that explores the global subculture of sneaker collecting. The film examines the cultural impact of sneakers\, from their origins in sports and hip-hop to their status as high-value\, collectible art pieces. Directed by David T. Friendly and Mick Partridge\, Sneakerheadz takes a comprehensive look at the lives of sneaker collectors across the world\, from New York to Tokyo. Viewers are advised that this film includes some discussion of violent crime. Sneakerheadz is distributed by Swank Motion Pictures\, Inc.\, and has a runtime of one hour and thirteen minutes.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/film-screening-sneakerheadz/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films,Free,Future Now
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
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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/2026-03-12/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T130000
DTSTAMP:20251219T145949Z
CREATED:20251219T134928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T145949Z
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SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Pysanky Eggs: A Traditional Eastern European Folk Art
DESCRIPTION:Join Jozefa Rogocki for an artist’s talk and demonstration of the intricate art of pysanky eggs\, a traditional folk art practiced in various regions of Poland\, Ukraine\, and other Slavic countries. During this ArtBreak\, Rogocki will share her process for decorating these colorful eggs by applying a wax-and-dye batik process. She will demonstrate tools and techniques; discuss the history\, myths\, and traditional symbols engaged by this unique art form; and share a variety of designs that include contemporary interpretations of archetypal symbols. \nJozefa Rogocki is an artist from the UK with Polish heritage and has lived in the US for 25 years. She recently received an Arts Midwest Culture Bearers Award for her extensive work continuing and sharing the traditional folk art of pysanky eggs. She regularly teaches classes and attends local art fairs and festivals demonstrating this beautiful art form to audiences of all ages.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-pysanky-eggs-a-traditional-eastern-european-folk-art/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260224T151830Z
CREATED:20251219T134755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T151830Z
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SUMMARY:RADFest Community Dance & Drumming Jam
DESCRIPTION:Join RADFest\, hosted by Wellspring\, for a Community Dance & Drumming Jam! This movement and music celebration welcomes everyone—whether you consider yourself a dancer or not—to explore movement through open improvisation scores with live music\, or to simply observe and enjoy the magic of dancing and drumming. The session will feature movement facilitation by Carolyn Pampalone Rabbers and live music provided by The Druid Drummer. \nCarolyn Pampalone Rabbers is the Executive Artistic Director and founder of CPR Dance: Inhale Movement in Southwest Michigan. She is an Instructional Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University\, on faculty at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp\, and has taught at Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University. She can be seen as ‘Abby’ in Moondance (2020) and has performed for Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers\, Coldplay\, Omi\, Starbucks\, and more. \nAn unorthodox solo percussion act from Kalamazoo\, the Druid Drummer creates primal soundscapes that serve as self-expression and as a call to the audience’s own inner rhythm. His performances have been described as “the human spirit embodied as sound.” \nTo register for this free program\, visit the RAD Fest ticketing site.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/radfest-community-dance-drumming-jam/
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:20260306T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T200000
DTSTAMP:20260302T153511Z
CREATED:20260302T153357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T153511Z
UID:10001258-1772825400-1772827200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:KIA's James Denison on Jeopardy!
DESCRIPTION:Clue: This KIA Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellow and Kalamazoo College Visiting Professor of Art History makes his Jeopardy! debut on Friday\, March 6 at 7:30pm. \nCorrect response: Who is James Denison? A native of the DC area and a graduate of Bowdoin College\, James Denison completed his PhD in Art History at the University of Michigan and during the summer of 2023\, he joined the KIA and Kalamazoo College as the Postdoctoral Curatorial Fellow\, where his duties combine teaching at the College with contributing to curatorial projects at the KIA. \nJames’s first Jeopardy! episode will air Friday\, March 6\, during the Hands On event at the KIA. We’ll air the episode in the KIA auditorium\, so you can stop by and cheer for James during your evening of making & trying creative projects!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/kias-james-denison-on-jeopardy/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T210000
DTSTAMP:20260225T143013Z
CREATED:20260127T142244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T143013Z
UID:10001255-1772820000-1772830800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Kirk Newman Art School Hands On Event
DESCRIPTION:Thinking of taking a class at the KIA? Want to make\, take\, and experience a range of creative projects all in the same night? Join us on Friday\, March 6\, from 6 to 9pm for Hands On\, a fun\, fast-paced art making evening! \nBring friends and create a ceramic cup or raku fired vessel\, hand print a tea towel\, weld metal garden art piece\, produce a postcard\, and more. More than 15 different projects will be available to enjoy. Admission to the event and some projects are free while others require nominal tickets to cover the costs of materials. Tickets for projects can be purchased at the door (1 ticket = $1). Projects range from $2-$30. \nRegistration is not required\, but it does help us in planning for our exciting projects. \nProjects include: \n\nIndigo dyed shoelaces\, tote bags\, and bandanas\nCameraless photographs on postcard paper\nPainting with light photographic portraits in our digital lab\nWelded metal garden stakes and Air Jordan-inspired metal art\nGlaze a raku fired ceramic vessel\nHandpaint a ceramic floral or shoe-inspired tile\nMetal keychains\, magnets\, and jewelry wrap rings\n15 minute wheel throwing mini lesson in clay\n15 minute mini 5” x 7” abstract painting on canvas\n15 minute drawing lesson in your own mini sketchbook\nPrintmaking on fabric tea towels\nHandprinted linoleum block greeting cards\nChildren’s Shrinky Dink shoe keychains and shoe charms\nBullet journaling demos and take-home worksheets\nPrintmaking and fiber demos\n\n…and more!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/kirk-newman-art-school-hands-on-2026/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T113000
DTSTAMP:20260220T000645Z
CREATED:20251219T134631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T000645Z
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SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Art of the Shoe
DESCRIPTION:Lace up and let’s explore Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting Edge Kicks! We’ll check out shoes from the past\, super-cool styles of today\, and shoes that exist only in the virtual world. \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/wonder-walk-art-of-the-shoe/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Now,Wonder Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260305T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260305T180000
DTSTAMP:20260225T205718Z
CREATED:20251219T134337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T205718Z
UID:10001228-1772731800-1772733600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a closer look at some of the shoes featured in Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks! This provocative exhibition considers how cutting-edge technologies\, unexpected materials\, and new ideas are transforming footwear today. \nThis program will be facilitated by fashion historian Iris Carney Cooper\, who teaches at Western Michigan University and manages the Historic Garment Collection. \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-virtual-sneakers-to-cutting-edge-kicks/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Now,Gallery Gathering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260305T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001168-1772708400-1772740800@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/2026-03-05/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260228T133000
DTSTAMP:20260219T192432Z
CREATED:20251219T133807Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T192432Z
UID:10001227-1772276400-1772285400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Kickin' it with KIA and KPL
DESCRIPTION:Learn about an exciting footwear design exhibit and create your own unique sneaker with the KIA and Kalamazoo Public Library. This teen event will take place at the Kalamazoo Public Library Oshtemo Branch Community Room. The shoes created as part of the program will be on view at the Kalamazoo Public Library Oshtemo Branch in a special display. Materials will be provided. Please click here to register on KPL’s website.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/kickin-it-with-kia-and-kpl/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Public Library Oshtemo Branch\, 7265 W Main St\, Kalamazoo\, 49009\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Now,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260227T180000
DTSTAMP:20260219T200648Z
CREATED:20260123T201824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T200648Z
UID:10001254-1772208000-1772215200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Member Meetup at Wax Wings Brewing Co.
DESCRIPTION:Members are invited to join the KIA at Wax Wings Brewing Company to celebrate the debut of Exhibit Ale\, brewed in collaboration with Wax Wings. $1 from each beer sold will support the KIA. Exhibit Ale is a hazy IPA brewed with a special blend of juicy hops\, 7.2% ABV. Must be 21+.  \nLabel design by Hank Ewbank.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/member-meetup-at-wax-wings/
LOCATION:Wax Wings Brewery\, 3480 Gull Rd\, Kalamazoo\, Michigan\, 49048
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260219T194835Z
CREATED:20251219T133553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T194835Z
UID:10001226-1772128800-1772136000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Nuestro Futuro
DESCRIPTION:The KIA invites the community to Nuestro Futuro\, a free evening celebrating Latinx art\, culture\, and visions of the future. Held in conjunction with the exhibition Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks\, this special Free Thursday experience centers creativity\, innovation\, and community connection. \nGuests will enjoy free admission\, live performances by Latinx artists\, a DJ\, free food\, prizes\, and a hands-on art activity. Local Latinx artists will be invited to showcase their work\, and community organizations will be present to share resources and connect with visitors. Nuestro Futuro is designed as a welcoming\, bilingual space for families\, youth\, and first-time visitors to explore the exhibition\, celebrate culture\, and imagine what the future can look like when art and community move forward together. \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/nuestro-futuro/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Future Now,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001167-1772103600-1772136000@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/2026-02-26/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260225T161207Z
CREATED:20251219T133156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T161207Z
UID:10001225-1772020800-1772024400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: The Poetry of Shoes
DESCRIPTION:Explore Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks through the medium of poetry! Local poet and Kirk Newman Art School instructor Elizabeth Kerlikowske has led her poetry students in composing original works responding to selected shoes featured in the exhibition. During this ArtBreak\, the students will share their work and offer new perspectives on this innovative collection that brings together footwear 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/artbreak-the-poetry-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:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260219T192046Z
CREATED:20251219T132935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T192046Z
UID:10001224-1771524000-1771527600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Improvisation as Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Company members from Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers will lead this engaging lecture-demonstration that invites participants to explore improvisational movement and discover the power of following their own physical impulses. Blending guided instruction with creative exploration\, the program will be accessible to movers of all ages and experience levels. \nInspired by Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks\, the session will incorporate a selection of shoes as catalysts for imagination and motion. Guided by Wellspring’s Artistic Director Marisa Bianan\, we will begin with a gentle warm-up to ease into the body. From there\, participants will be led through a creative movement improvisation shaped by prompts based on the exhibition\, such as: If you were wearing this shoe\, how might you put it on? What activity might you do in it? How might your body move differently because of it? Through these playful inquiries\, participants will experiment with gesture\, posture\, and expressive movement. Wellspring’s facilitators will demonstrate core improvisational techniques while encouraging community members to join in at their own comfort levels. By the end of the program\, attendees will leave with a deeper awareness of their own creative instincts—and the joy that comes from letting movement tell a story. \nNo previous dance experience is required\, and participants of all ages are welcome! Guests who are not quite ready to move with us are also warmly invited to enjoy the program by observing. Participants should wear clothing that allows for comfortable movement\, such as sweatpants\, leggings\, or any pants that make it easy to sit on the floor and stand back up again. \nCome ready to explore and imagine together! \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-improvisation-as-discovery/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening,Future Now
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001166-1771498800-1771531200@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/2026-02-19/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20251219T165533Z
CREATED:20251219T132713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T165533Z
UID:10001223-1771423200-1771426800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Kicks: The Great American Story of Sneakers by Nicholas Smith
DESCRIPTION:Author Nicholas Smith examines the history\, innovation\, and societal impact of sneakers in American life through marketing\, economic\, and cultural trends. Smith weaves together a story of how the sneaker evolved over the course of a century. As production methods were revolutionized\, the perception of this iconic footwear shifted as well\, making them into must-have shoes. 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-kicks-the-great-american-story-of-sneakers-by-nicholas-smith/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Future Now
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