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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250515T110000
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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/2025-05-15/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250515T190000
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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
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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
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001011-1748516400-1748548800@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/2025-05-29/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250529T200000
DTSTAMP:20250424T184923Z
CREATED:20250424T184430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250424T184923Z
UID:10001084-1748534400-1748548800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Shop Artist Feature: Peggy Orosz-Boslar & David Boslar
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-shop-artist-feature-peggy-orosz-boslar-david-boslar/
LOCATION:MI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250601T143000
DTSTAMP:20250908T201948Z
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000943-1748784600-1748788200@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/2025-06-01/
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:20250605T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001012-1749121200-1749153600@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/2025-06-05/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250605T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250605T180000
DTSTAMP:20250422T164715Z
CREATED:20250321T172251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T164715Z
UID:10001061-1749144600-1749146400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Family Exploration of An Infinite Constellation of Love
DESCRIPTION: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.  \nAfter the Gallery Gathering\, stay for Family Night activities\, and make your own artwork inspired by the exhibition!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-family-exploration-of-an-infinite-constellation-of-love/
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:20250605T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250605T200000
DTSTAMP:20250422T164712Z
CREATED:20250321T180652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T164712Z
UID:10001074-1749146400-1749153600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Family Night at the KIA
DESCRIPTION: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. \nStart the night off with a family-friendly Gallery Gathering from 5:30 to 6:00pm. From 6:00 to 8:00pm drop in and explore the galleries and let JooYoung’s colorful exhibit spark your creativity as you make your own unique artwork.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/family-night-at-the-kia/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Poundcake-Man.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250606T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250606T200000
DTSTAMP:20250411T202707Z
CREATED:20250411T202258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T202707Z
UID:10001082-1749222000-1749240000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:2025 KIA Arts Fair
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/2025-kia-arts-fair-2/
LOCATION:MI
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250607T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250607T170000
DTSTAMP:20250411T202706Z
CREATED:20250411T202706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T202706Z
UID:10001083-1749286800-1749315600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:2025 KIA Arts Fair
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/2025-kia-arts-fair/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/KIA-Arts-Fair-Logo-16x9-1.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250608T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250608T143000
DTSTAMP:20250908T201948Z
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000944-1749389400-1749393000@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/2025-06-08/
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:20250612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250612T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001013-1749726000-1749758400@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/2025-06-12/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250612T190000
DTSTAMP:20250612T171201Z
CREATED:20250321T174952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T171201Z
UID:10001066-1749751200-1749754800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artist’s Talk with Holly Roberts
DESCRIPTION: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 question. Her work has been added to the canon of experimental ‘creative’ photography in authoritative books on the subject for good reason. Few artists have so successfully combined photography and painting–seamlessly and to great effect–placing the imagined and the ‘real’ on equal footing to describe both lived experiences as well as psychological states and emotion.” \nHolly Roberts’ work has been shown internationally\, and she is represented by galleries across the country. In 2023\, she had a one-person exhibit at the San Diego Museum of Modern Art. She has had five monographs published about her work\, including a comprehensive survey of her work from her exhibit in San Diego called\, “Storyteller: Work by Holly Roberts.” She has received numerous awards and grants\, including two artist’s grants from National Endowments for the Arts. \nA selection of works by Holly Roberts is now on view in the Kirk Newman Art School Commons.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artists-talk-with-holly-roberts/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artist Talks,Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Holly-Roberts.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250613T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250613T114500
DTSTAMP:20250609T183851Z
CREATED:20250321T180307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T183851Z
UID:10001072-1749812400-1749815100@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walks: Light and Movement
DESCRIPTION:Let’s explore Leo Villareal’s exhibition to see how he brings his artwork to life with light and movement.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-light-and-movement/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films,Free,In the Museum,Wonder Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Interstellar.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250613T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250613T203000
DTSTAMP:20250609T134451Z
CREATED:20250509T163110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T134451Z
UID:10001087-1749837600-1749846600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:2025 West Michigan Area Show Awards Night and Members' Preview
DESCRIPTION: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 year’s juror is Detroit artist and teacher Hubert Massey. \nDuring the Awards Ceremony on Friday\, June 13\, over $5\,000 in awards\, including a $1\,000 grand prize\, will be given to recognize excellence in varying media represented in this highly anticipated exhibition.  \nVisit the galleries by Sunday\, July 6 to vote for the People’s Choice Award. The winner of the People’s Choice Award\, sponsored by the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo\, will be announced during Art Hop on July 11. \nSupport for the West Michigan Area Show is provided by CWS Financial Advisors and David Isaacson in memory of his wife\, Helen Sheridan.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/2025-wmas-awards/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/WMAS-Awards.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250615T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250615T143000
DTSTAMP:20250908T201948Z
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000945-1749994200-1749997800@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/2025-06-15/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sundays.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250618T150000
DTSTAMP:20250321T170956Z
CREATED:20250321T162426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250321T170956Z
UID:10001051-1750255200-1750258800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Scarlet in Blue
DESCRIPTION:by Jennifer Murphy \nAt 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 dark history continues to follow them. This beautiful and gripping psychological thriller examines the powerful relationships between mother/daughter and trauma/art. Visit the Western Michigan Area Show following our discussion to view local artists.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-scarlet-in-blue/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/scarlet-in-blue.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T140000
DTSTAMP:20250617T193959Z
CREATED:20250321T180828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T193959Z
UID:10001075-1750330800-1750341600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Family Afternoon
DESCRIPTION: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. 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/juneteenth-family-afternoon/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Home-on-Leave.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001014-1750330800-1750363200@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/2025-06-19/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Free-Thursdays.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250619T190000
DTSTAMP:20250609T184100Z
CREATED:20250321T170858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T184100Z
UID:10001058-1750356000-1750359600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artful Evening: WMAS Juror’s Talk with Dr. Hubert Massey
DESCRIPTION: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 process\, the inspiration behind his work\, and the significance of public art in building community. Following the lecture\, Massey will lead a brief gallery walk through the West Michigan Area Show exhibition\, offering his expert perspective on selected works and highlighting the themes and techniques that stood out to him as a juror. \nDr. Hubert Massey is an award-winning Kresge Fine Arts Fellow. His distinctive fresco murals grace the halls of such notable Michigan destinations as the Flint Institute of the Arts\, Detroit Athletic Club\, and his alma mater\, Grand Valley State University. He studied at the University of London’s Slade Institute of Fine Arts and later learned the centuries-old fresco technique from former assistants of legendary artist Diego Rivera.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-wmas-jurors-talk-with-dr-hubert-massey/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening,Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Hubert-Massey.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250622T143000
DTSTAMP:20250908T201948Z
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000946-1750599000-1750602600@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/2025-06-22/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sundays.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250626T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001015-1750935600-1750968000@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/2025-06-26/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Free-Thursdays.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250629T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250629T143000
DTSTAMP:20250908T201948Z
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000947-1751203800-1751207400@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/2025-06-29/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/sundays.webp
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