Art Hop: Washi Collage Making & Instrument Petting Zoo
Join us for November Art Hop at the KIA with all galleries open for viewing, washi collage making with Collage Crew Kzoo, an Instrument Petting Zoo with Great Lakes Acoustic…
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Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
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Art Detectives: A Life Made by Hand: The Story of Ruth Asawa by Andrea D’Aquino
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesParticipants will learn about Japanese American artist Ruth Asawa. We’ll explore Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper, featuring two-dimensional works, sculptures, and installations in paper by nine Japanese artists.…
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Washi Community Day
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin us for a paper-inspired Community Day! Explore Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper. Washi, traditional Japanese paper, is the main medium of this exhibition, which features two-dimensional works,…
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Washi Collage with Collage Crew Kzoo
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesCome to the library and express yourself through collage with a sampling of washi paper, a traditional Japanese handmade paper. Some washi paper and tape will be provided to incorporate…
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ArtBreak: A Gift to the City She Loved: Genevieve Gilmore’s Bequest
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesIn February 1959, the front page of the Kalamazoo Gazette announced, “The city is to have a new art center,” with costs of construction paid by Mr. and Mrs. Donald…
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Meet the Author: Discussing Doggerel with Reginald Dwayne Betts
WMU Mulitcultural Center 1003 Ring Road South, Kalamazoo, United StatesReginald Dwayne Betts's latest poetry collection, Doggerel, explores themes of Blackness, masculinity, vulnerability, and intimacy in a unique way--through the lens of dogs. This philosophical examination of everyday life, combined…
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Free Thursdays at the KIA
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.
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Artful Evening: The Ways that Paper Leads to Freedom
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesDuring this talk, Reginald Dwayne Betts will explore Felon: An American Washi Tale, a solo show that confronts the weight and legitimacy of the word "felon" through poetry, visual art,…
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Sake Tasting
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesEscape the November chill and warm up with a sampling of Japanese sake! During this special event, Keiko Nakajima and Jingran Wang will offer a brief presentation on the history…
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Book Discussion: Felon: Poems by Reginald Dwayne Betts
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesReginald Dwayne Betts tackles the complexities of life after incarceration through powerful poetry. Navigating themes of redemption, fatherhood, and identity, his poems offer a deeply personal reflection on justice, hope,…
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Free Thursdays at the KIA
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.
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Gallery Shop Meet & Greet
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin us for a special Meet & Greet with the Gallery Shop team and a few local artists featured in the shop. This event is an opportunity to explore a…