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SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Sourced from the ‘Zoo: Epic Explorations
DESCRIPTION:During this ArtBreak\, we again venture beyond the campus of the KIA to visit community partners in the Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition! This time\, we will be visiting the Black Arts and Cultural Center and the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo for gallery walkthroughs! Come explore the Sourced from the ‘Zoo submissions on display in these stunning downtown gallery spaces.  \nThe Black Arts and Cultural Center is located on the first floor of the Epic Center at 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall\, and the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo is located on the second floor. Free 90-minute parking is available in the Epic Center ramp\, and street parking is also available nearby.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sourced-from-the-zoo-epic-explorations/
LOCATION:Black Arts and Cultural Center\, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250416T150000
DTSTAMP:20250108T172853Z
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: The House in the Cerulean Sea
DESCRIPTION:by TJ Klune \nThis heartwarming fantasy novel follows Linus Baker\, a government worker at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. Linus is tasked with a special assignment to visit a mysterious orphanage on a secluded island\, where six magical children—each with unique and dangerous abilities—are cared for by their enigmatic guardian\, Arthur Parnassus. Linus forms deep connections with Arthur and the children\, challenging his rigid worldview and opening his heart. We will be discussing themes such as acceptance\, found family\, and the power of love and kindness as they relate to the JooYoung Choi exhibit.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea/
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:20250417T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001005-1744887600-1744920000@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/2025-04-17/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250417T200000
DTSTAMP:20250404T200217Z
CREATED:20241219T134406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T200217Z
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SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Wellness and Personal Enrichment Sampler
DESCRIPTION:One of the themes from Sourced from the ‘Zoo explores self-care and well-being. This event invites you to drop in and sample different activities at your own pace to find lasting habits that can contribute to a healthier\, more balanced life. With activities led by several Kirk Newman Art School instructors\, you’ll have opportunities to sample a variety of school offerings – all for free! \n  \nSchedule of offerings \n6:00 – 8:00 pm \n  \nLobby \n\nExplore tools to easily organize your tasks or thoughts with bullet journaling\nSlow down with coloring sheets and investigate different coloring tools\n\n  \nSourced from the ‘Zoo exhibit \n\nEnjoy the world music of Samuel Nalangira\nLearn basic sketching techniques and gain inspiration from artwork in the galleries with Hank Mattson\nExplore origami folding techniques and create paper figures with Aerick B.\n\n  \nMeader Fine Arts Library \n\nLearn about and write ekphrastic poetry (poetry about art) with Elizabeth Kerlikowske\n\n  \nAuditorium  \n\nExplore the meditative practice of sound immersion with Kara Markovich\nExperience yoga through slow movement\, static poses\, and breathing techniques with Patra Ryder\n\nThese two experiences will be offered on a rotating basis throughout the event.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wellness-and-personal-enrichment-sampler/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250418T170000
DTSTAMP:20250321T163929Z
CREATED:20250321T163929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T163929Z
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SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Kirk Newman Art School Resident Talks
DESCRIPTION:Get to know the Kirk Newman Art School’s 2024-2025 resident cohort! In this virtual ArtBreak series\, each resident will speak about their work and inspiration\, sharing insights about their residencies and aspirations for the future. Our 2024-2025 residents are: Mariah Donmyer\, Lexington Fate\, Lilly Mattern\, Haley McFall\, Madison McKenzie\, Olivia Stier\, and Michael Trimboli. All resident talks will be released on our YouTube page on April 18. Be sure to check out the Residents’ Show\, opening on May 2. \nThe Kirk Newman Art School Post-Baccalaureate Program is in its ninth year\, and more than 70 artists have completed the program. The nine-month residency is designed for aspiring artists who want to grow and strengthen their art practice in a supportive community\, with access to professional studio facilities and guidance.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-kirk-newman-art-school-resident-talks/
LOCATION:
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250419T150000
DTSTAMP:20250205T140246Z
CREATED:20241219T131730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T140246Z
UID:10000769-1745060400-1745074800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:KIA Tiny Art Show
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition\, we are turning the spotlight onto you! All are welcome to stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library on Saturday\, April 19th from 11am-3pm to make a miniature masterpiece. Use a 3 x 3 canvas and acrylic paints to create a tiny work of art to be displayed in the library windows. Art will be available for pickup following the Arts Fair. This event is family-friendly. All materials will be provided.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/kia-tiny-art-show/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Museum,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250424T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001006-1745492400-1745524800@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/2025-04-24/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20250423T183011Z
CREATED:20250318T182814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T183011Z
UID:10001049-1745665200-1745686800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:High School Area Show: Opening Day
DESCRIPTION:The High School Area Show offers a unique opportunity for high school artists from Kalamazoo and surrounding counties to participate in a juried exhibition and display their work in a museum setting. This program also provides students the chance to win scholarships and prizes. The KIA is proud to support emerging artistic talent and committed to increasing young people’s access to arts and art education. The show is open to high school students residing in Allegan\, Barry\, Berrien\, Branch\, Calhoun\, Cass\, Kalamazoo\, St. Joseph\, and Van Buren counties. \nOriginal art in the following media will be on view: \n\n2-D Mixed Media\n3-D Mixed Media\nCeramics\nDrawing/Pastels/Prints\nFiber/Leather\nGlass\nJewelry\nMetal/Sculpture\nPainting\nPhotography\nPrinted Digital Art\nWood\n\nHigh School Area Show installation photo by Colleen Woolpert. \nThanks to Our Generous Sponsors:\n \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/high-school-area-show-opening-day/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250427T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250427T143000
DTSTAMP:20250908T201948Z
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000939-1745760600-1745764200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-04-27/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250501T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250501T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001007-1746097200-1746129600@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/2025-05-01/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250501T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250501T180000
DTSTAMP:20250422T145430Z
CREATED:20250321T172110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T145430Z
UID:10001060-1746120600-1746122400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Wellness in the ‘Zoo
DESCRIPTION:During this Gallery Gathering\, hear from community members whose pieces are included in our Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition. With a focus on artworks and objects relating to self-care and wellbeing\, we will explore the galleries together and hear the stories behind several of these pieces. Gallery stools will be available. \nAfter the gathering\, stick around for a care-centered workshop led by Alessandra Santos Pye and Kama Tai Mitchell\, where we will discuss strategies for taking care of ourselves and our communities during times of uncertainty and upheaval. 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-wellness-in-the-zoo/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Gallery Gathering,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250501T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250501T200000
DTSTAMP:20250422T145350Z
CREATED:20250321T172819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T145350Z
UID:10001063-1746122400-1746129600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Nurturing the Self in Turbulent Times: A Care-Centered Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a restorative\, thought-provoking workshop led by Alessandra Santos Pye and Kama Tai Mitchell. This session offers mindfulness practices\, creative expression\, movement\, and group discussions to help you reflect\, recharge\, and connect. Explore self-care techniques while honoring individual stories and experiences. Whether you’re new to wellness or an enthusiast\, this workshop will foster healing\, connection\, and personal growth. Come as you are and leave inspired to nurture your well-being. \nPrior to the workshop\, join us for a Gallery Gathering focused on works in the Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition that are connected to the theme of self-care and wellness. \nAlessandra Santos Pye (Ally Pye\, she/her)\, is a Brazilian\, mixed-race psychedelic-assisted therapist\, psychotherapist\, facilitator\, and artist. Her work centers ritual\, relational dynamics\, restorative justice\, trauma-informed care\, and the expressive arts. She is the Founder of the Chrysalis Institute for Emerging Artists and Changemakers\, and Lead Clinician at Curando. \nKama Tai Mitchell is a mama\, certified doula\, dancer\, and cultural healing innovator. She founded Rootead Enrichment Center in Kalamazoo\, focusing on healing trauma\, de-stigmatizing mental health\, and addressing poverty. Kama centers BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ experiences\, facilitates racial healing\, and integrates West African traditions into her practice.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/nurturing-self/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250502T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250502T114500
DTSTAMP:20250422T164722Z
CREATED:20250321T180032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T164722Z
UID:10001071-1746183600-1746186300@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Colors and Characters
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to take a walk through JooYoung Choi’s imaginative world of colors and characters. We’ll meet Pound Cake Man\, his daughter\, Emma Pound Cake Girl and many others.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-colors-and-characters/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,In the Museum,Wonder Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250502T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250502T200000
DTSTAMP:20260326T140913Z
CREATED:20250410T203520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T140913Z
UID:10001079-1746205200-1746216000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Kirk Newman Art School 2024–25 Residents’ Show Opening Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Kirk Newman Art School’s Post-Baccalaureate Program is designed for recent fine arts graduates seeking to grow and strengthen their creative practice in a supportive community with access to professional studio facilities. The culmination of the 2024–2025 resident artists’ work will be on display in the Kirk Newman Art School commons from May 2–June 1\, 2025. This unique group exhibition will feature new works in sculpture\, ceramics\, painting\, printmaking\, and photography from our seven residents. \nThe opening reception for this exhibition will coincide with Art Hop and its theme of Emergence on Friday\, May 2 from 5–8pm. Join us in celebrating the talents of these amazing emerging artists! To learn more about each Resident and their art making journey\, visit the KIA YouTube page after April 18 for our virtual ArtBreak series.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/kirk-newman-art-school-residents-show-opening/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/ArtBreak-Kirk-Newman-Art-School-Resident-Talks-scaled.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250504T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250504T143000
DTSTAMP:20250908T201948Z
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10001077-1746365400-1746369000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-05-04/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250507T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250507T130000
DTSTAMP:20250422T145346Z
CREATED:20250321T164129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T145346Z
UID:10001055-1746619200-1746622800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Precarious Living
DESCRIPTION:During this ArtBreak\, artist and educator Tom Rice will discuss the evolution of his large-scale drawings and installations that address the global climate crisis. The increasing size and frequency of hurricanes\, tornadoes\, wildfires\, and floods are symptoms of a seismic transition from a relatively stable climate to a new normal. The denial of these signs and the quickening pace of global warming brought on by the extraction\, production\, and burning of fossil fuels are the themes of his work. \nTom Rice is an artist working primarily in drawing\, painting\, and installation. He received a BFA from the Tyler School of Art and Architecture in Philadelphia and an MFA from the University of Georgia. Rice is the Jo-Ann and Robert Stewart Professor of Art at Kalamazoo College.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-precarious-living/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,Free,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250508T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250508T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001008-1746702000-1746734400@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/2025-05-08/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250508T161500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250508T171500
DTSTAMP:20250321T174335Z
CREATED:20250321T173904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T174335Z
UID:10001064-1746720900-1746724500@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:“Into My Blood”: John Marin’s “Maine Soil” and “Yankee Folk”
DESCRIPTION:During this special offsite lecture\, Dr. James Denison\, Postdoctoral Fellow at Kalamazoo College and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, will offer a new interpretation of the artist John Marin’s (1870–1953) work in Maine. Drawing on Marin’s writings\, Denison’s presentation will investigate the artist’s attempted assimilation into what he perceived to be a rustic “Yankee” community on the Maine coast. Denison will relate Marin’s representations of denizens of the Maine coast to contemporaneous notions of whiteness and New England identity\, situating the artist’s fascination with Maine within the long history of ethnic and cultural tourism in the state. \nA native of the DC area and a graduate of Bowdoin College\, James completed his PhD in art history at the University of Michigan\, where he wrote a thesis on the connections between the Stieglitz Circle and racism in the interwar U.S. In 2023 he joined Kalamazoo College and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts as a postdoctoral fellow. \nThis lecture will take place in the Connable Recital Hall in the Light Fine Arts Building at Kalamazoo College\, at the corner of Thompson and Academy Streets. The recital hall is located off of the main lobby\, next to the Dalton Theatre. Parking can be found in the lot behind the building on Thompson Street\, as well as on adjacent streets.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/into-my-blood-john-marins-maine-soil-and-yankee-folk/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo College\, Connable Recital Hall\, 1140. Academy Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49006\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250510T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250510T120000
DTSTAMP:20250422T164801Z
CREATED:20250321T175628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T164801Z
UID:10001070-1746873000-1746878400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: We Are Definitely Human
DESCRIPTION:by X Fang \nIn May\, Art Detectives will read a story about human kindness and acceptance\, dive into JooYoung Choi’s colorful world in An Infinite Constellation of Love\, and design their own fantastical creatures. \nThank you to our sponsors:
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-we-are-definitely-human/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,Free,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250510T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250510T150000
DTSTAMP:20250422T145201Z
CREATED:20250321T163324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T145201Z
UID:10001053-1746874800-1746889200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Celebrating World Collage Day with Collage Crew Kzoo
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Fine Arts Library to celebrate World Collage Day. Create a collage with Errin Ironside from Collage Crew Kzoo. Inspired by the Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition\, participants can create a personal collage aligned with the themes of the show. Pieces will be showcased in our library window for a month following the event and will be available for pickup during library hours. All supplies will be provided.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/celebrating-world-collage-day-with-collage-crew-kzoo/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250511T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250511T143000
DTSTAMP:20250908T201948Z
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000940-1746970200-1746973800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-05-11/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250515T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001009-1747306800-1747339200@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/2025-05-15/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250515T190000
DTSTAMP:20250422T145416Z
CREATED:20250321T170558Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T145416Z
UID:10001057-1747332000-1747335600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Building Community through Art and Music
DESCRIPTION:During this immersive Artful Evening event\, Rev. Millard Southern will speak about the power of visual art and music to create and sustain communities\, bringing diverse voices and perspectives together in harmony with one another. Following his short talk\, the Bill Cessna Trio will perform live in our galleries\, with Bill Cessna on keyboard\, Joe Miller on drums\, and Owen Cramer on bass. Sit and enjoy\, or wander our exhibitions as you listen! \nRev. Southern is the pastor of Allen Chapel A.M.E. Church in Kalamazoo. A native of Chicago\, he studied theology at Union Theological Seminary in New York City and earned his Masters in Divinity there in 2010. The Bill Cessna Trio performs jazz music across the Midwest. Their performances pay homage to the musicians who inspire them while also incorporating original music and improvisation.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evenings-building-community-through-art-and-music/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening,Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250517T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250517T170000
DTSTAMP:20250515T140011Z
CREATED:20250430T183936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250515T140011Z
UID:10001085-1747474200-1747501200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Beading to Basketry: Hands-on Artmaking with Indigenous Artists
DESCRIPTION:A few additional seats have been opened up in the following workshops: Beading (10 AM)\, Quilling on Birch Bark (1:30 PM)\, Beading (1:30 PM)\, and Basswood Cordage (4 PM). To register\, please contact museumed@kiarts.org and indicate which workshop(s) you’d like to take. Reservations will be made on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nVisit the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts on May 17 for a special day-long celebration of Indigenous artmaking\, with a series of free workshops led by Kelly Church (Gun Lake Band of Pottawatomi) and David Martin (Pokagon Band of Potawatomi)! Church will lead explorations of black ash basketry\, quilling on birch bark\, and basswood cordage\, while Martin will teach beadworking. Additional programming includes: demonstrations by local artists\, exhibition tours\, storytime for kids and adults\, and a drop-in artmaking activity for guests of all ages. All materials\, as well as breakfast and lunch\, will be provided. Seating for each workshop is limited\, so preregistration is highly recommended. \nWhile at the KIA\, see five artworks by Indigenous artists\, currently on loan from Art Bridges. These artworks include: Rio Grande Casino Landscape\, 2000\, by David Bradley (Chippewa); Untitled (Bear with Thundercloud) by Bob Haozous (Chiricahua Apache); Out of Range by James Lavadour; and Indian Land #4 and Diptych by Fritz Scholder (Luiseño). \nSchedule: \n\n\n\n \n\n\nTime\nActivity\n\n\n\n\n9:45 – 10:00 am\nWelcome\n\n\n10:00 am – 12:30 pm\nHands-on Workshop – Black Ash Baskets taught by Kelly Church*\nThis workshop is full. Please email museumed@kiarts.org to be added to a waitlist. \n\nDuring this workshop\, each participant will weave a basket created from the processed materials of the black ash tree. Using black ash splints made by Church and her family\, weave a basket finished with a loop-embellished rim. Your finished basket will be made to last over 100 years! The use of scissors is required. Guests ages 12 and under must be accompanied by adults.\n\n\n\n\n10:00 am – Noon\nHands-on Workshop – Beading taught by David Martin* \nSeats are available! Email museumed@kiarts.org to register. \n\nFor centuries\, beadwork has been used by Indigenous peoples across the world to tell stories and to express cultural and personal identities. Beadwork can be highly elaborate and intricate\, using a vibrant variety of colors and materials to create a wide range of patterns and images. During this workshop\, learn more about the art of beading with artist David Martin\, and get hands-on experience in creating your own beaded art! The projects for the morning and afternoon beading workshops will be different. Guests ages 12 and under must be accompanied by adults.\n\n\n\n\n11:15 am – Noon\nGuided Tour with Curator Rehema Barber focusing on artworks on loan from Art Bridges \n\nTour our galleries with Rehema Barber\, Director of Curatorial Affairs! This tour will focus on five works by Indigenous artists\, currently on loan from the Art Bridges. These artworks include: Rio Grande Casino Landscape\, 2000\, by David Bradley (Chippewa); Untitled (Bear with Thundercloud) by Bob Haozous (Chiricahua Apache); Out of Range by James Lavadour; and Indian Land #4 and Diptych by Fritz Scholder (Luiseño). This is a drop-in tour; preregistration is not required.\n\n\n\n\n11:30 am – Noon\nStorytime \n\nJoin us in the Meader Fine Arts Library as we read together. This Storytime is designed for the whole family. This is a drop-in activity; preregistration is not required.\n\n\n\n\nNoon – 2:30 pm\nDrop-in Family Art Making \n\nGuests of all ages are invited to drop by the Meader Fine Arts Library for a hands-on artmaking project! This time\, you’re the storyteller. Write and draw your own original stories onto premade concertina books. This is a drop-in activity; preregistration is not required.\n\n\n\n\n1:30 – 2:15 pm\nGuided tour with a KIA Docent focusing on artworks on loan from Art Bridges and the KIA’s permanent collection \n\nTour our galleries with a KIA docent! This tour will focus on five works by Indigenous artists\, currently on loan from the Art Bridges. This is a drop-in tour; preregistration is not required.\n\n\n\n\n1:30 – 3:30 pm\nHands-on Workshop – Quilling on Birch Bark taught by Kelly Church*\nSeats are available! Email museumed@kiarts.org to register. \n\nThe ancient art of quilling on birch bark involves using porcupine quills to create decorative designs on objects made from birch bark. During this workshop\, each participant will quill their own design to create a necklace medallion\, which will be trimmed with a sweetgrass braid and will hang with deerskin string. Colored and natural quills will be available\, and the use of sharp awls is required. Guests ages 12 and under must be accompanied by adults.\n\n\n\n\n1:30 – 3:30 pm\nHands-on Workshop – Beading taught by David Martin* \nSeats are available! Email museumed@kiarts.org to register. \n\nFor centuries\, beadwork has been used by Indigenous peoples across the world to tell stories and to express cultural and personal identities. Beadwork can be highly elaborate and intricate\, using a vibrant variety of colors and materials to create a wide range of patterns and images. During this workshop\, learn more about the art of beading with artist David Martin\, and get hands-on experience in creating your own beaded art! Guests ages 12 and under must be accompanied by adults.\n\n\n\n\n2:30 – 3:00 pm\nStorytime \n\nJoin us in the Meader Fine Arts Library as we read together. This Storytime is designed for the whole family. This is a drop-in activity; preregistration is not required.\n\n\n\n\n4:00 – 4:45 pm\nGuided tour with a KIA Docent focusing on artworks on loan from Art Bridges and the KIA’s permanent collection \n\nTour our galleries with a KIA docent! This tour will focus on five works by Indigenous artists\, currently on loan from the Art Bridges. This is a drop-in tour; preregistration is not required.\n\n\n\n\n4:00 – 5:00 pm\nHands-on Workshop – Basswood Cordage taught by Kelly Church* \nSeats are available! Email museumed@kiarts.org to register. \n\nThe inner bark of the basswood tree\, also known as “bast\,” is known for its long\, interwoven fibers that make it ideal for creating strong\, flexible cordage or rope. During this workshop\, each participant will learn to make cordage from the inner bark of the basswood tree. They will learn how to twist the provided material together and how to add new materials to create longer cords. Guests ages 12 and under must be accompanied by adults.\n\n\n\n\n\n* Seating is limited\, preregistration is highly encouraged \nGenerous support for this project provided by Art Bridges. 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/beading-to-basketry/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250518T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250518T143000
DTSTAMP:20250908T201948Z
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000941-1747575000-1747578600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-05-18/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250521T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250521T130000
DTSTAMP:20250422T145705Z
CREATED:20250321T164320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T145705Z
UID:10001056-1747828800-1747832400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Mies van der Rohe’s Democratic Vision: A Century of Community Engagement at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
DESCRIPTION:In February 1943\, Mies van der Rohe published his “Museum for a Small City” in Architectural Forum. Architectural historians have long been fascinated with the concept drawings\, but often refer to the plans as never having been realized. And yet\, archival evidence suggests that Mies’ “Museum for a Small City” was indeed realized in 1961\, right here in Kalamazoo. During this ArtBreak\, Dr. Christine Hahn will examine how Mies’ vision came to life in the architectural design of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. \nDr. Christine Hahn is a Professor of Art History and the Art Department Chair at Kalamazoo College. She received both her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and has shared her work with local\, national\, and international audiences. She was the recipient of a Fulbright Research Fellowship in 2002\, spending the year in Seoul\, South Korea. Dr. Hahn’s research focuses on 20th century art\, examining how the circulation of art via expatriate artists\, traveling exhibitions\, and the museum space creates multilayered meanings for global audiences.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-mies-van-der-rohes-democratic-vision-a-century-of-community-engagement-at-the-kalamazoo-institute-of-arts/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250521T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250521T150000
DTSTAMP:20250422T145334Z
CREATED:20250321T162049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T145334Z
UID:10001050-1747836000-1747839600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Any Person is the Only Self
DESCRIPTION:by Elisa Gabbert \nEvery life is a unique experience but what commonalities unite us? How can our personal stories be relatable? Books\, music\, art—we may view these differently\, yet we relate to common themes. Gabbert considers how these perceptions influence our understanding in regard to artforms. These 16 essays look at who we are when we read a good book or see interesting art. These essays also grapple with how time and memory influence that experience. Join us to discuss these essays in conversation with themes showcased in Sourced from the ‘Zoo. We will meet in the gallery and look at pieces on display during our discussion.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-any-person-is-the-only-sel/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250522T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001010-1747911600-1747944000@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/2025-05-22/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250522T200000
DTSTAMP:20250502T160716Z
CREATED:20250321T174707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250502T160716Z
UID:10001065-1747936800-1747944000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Kalamazoo Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of laughter\, learning\, and local pride! This interactive event is inspired by the KIA’s Sourced from the ’Zoo exhibition\, which celebrates the people\, places\, and stories that make Kalamazoo unique. \nWe’re teaming up with Crawlspace Comedy Theatre\, one of Kalamazoo’s most beloved performance groups\, to deliver an entertaining and high-energy trivia experience. The evening will be hosted by Dann Sytsma\, founder and director of Crawlspace\, who brings years of emcee experience and improv charm to the stage. Expect witty commentary\, surprising facts\, and a healthy dose of friendly competition. \nWhether you’re a lifelong local or just getting to know the area\, this night promises engaging questions about Kalamazoo’s rich cultural history from legends and landmarks to unexpected local gems. Come solo\, with a partner\, or rally your smartest crew for a chance to win prizes and bragging rights. \nLight refreshments will be available. Doors open at 5:30 PM\, trivia starts at 6:00 PM. Free and open to the public!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/kalamazoo-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250525T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250525T143000
DTSTAMP:20250908T201948Z
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000942-1748179800-1748183400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-05-25/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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