Wonder Walk: Art of the Shoe
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…
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Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
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Kirk Newman Art School Hands On Event
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,…
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RADFest Community Dance & Drumming Jam
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin 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…
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ArtBreak: Pysanky Eggs: A Traditional Eastern European Folk Art
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin 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…
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Film Screening: Sneakerheadz
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesSneakerheadz 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…
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Art Detectives: Kicks by Van G. Garrett
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesGrab 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…
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Community Day: Cool Kicks
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesStep 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…
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Book Discussion: Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesAlabama, 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,…
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Gallery Shop Artist Meet & Greet
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin us for our Gallery Shop Artist Meet & Greet on Thursday, March 19. This event offers visitors the opportunity to connect with a selection of local artists whose work…
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Future: REMIX
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…
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Library Activity: Shoe Bookmarks
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesMark 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…
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ArtBreak: The Art and Life of Hughie Lee-Smith
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesHughie 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…