In this richly illustrated graphic novel, George Takei recounts his childhood imprisonment as Japanese Americans were relocated and incarcerated during World War II. The memoir explores resilience and patriotism while…
Representatives from several Midwest colleges and universities will be available to meet with students to review their portfolios and offer admissions advice. Registration is strongly encouraged. This event is free to…
Jimmy Mirikitani (1920-2012) was a Japanese American artist who survived the trauma of WWII incarceration, the loss of family and friends in his ancestral city of Hiroshima, a harsh life…
All KIA galleries, Gallery Shop, and Meader Fine Arts Library will be closed to the public on Saturday, October 17, 2026, to support new exhibition installations and help our teams…
UNFRAMED: Soirée has sold out! You can still support the event, and the KIA, by making a gift in honor of Jim & Carol Carter. Please visit our UNFRAMED: Soirée page…
Join us for a Gallery Game Night, where we’ll explore the permanent collection through interactive, art-focused games and creative sketching activities. This event is appropriate for all ages.
Helen Frankenthaler's large-scale painting Code Blue has returned from New York, where it was included in the Gagosian exhibition Helen Frankenthaler: The Moment and the Distance. Celebrate the return of…
In the wake of Pearl Harbor and the United States’ declaration of war on Japan, the U.S. government ordered the removal of more than 120,000 men, women, and children from…
Statement Pieces: Fashioning the Self & Society brings contemporary fashion objects from the Barrett Barrera Projects collection together with selections from the KIA's permanent collection. Placed in conversation with one…
Animals are on the loose at the KIA! Bring your little art lover to the museum for an animal scavenger hunt through Among the Beasts. This program creates a welcoming…
Statement Pieces: Fashioning the Self & Society juxtaposes works from the KIA’s collection with contemporary fashion from the Barrett Barrera Projects collection to examine how self-presentation and identity have been…
During this ArtBreak, Iris Carney Cooper will discuss concepts of art, history, and fashion that allow designers to manipulate the human form for storytelling purposes. How does clothing define a…