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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John James Audubon: Entrepreneur, Naturalist, Patriot, Fraud
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesDuring this talk, Dr. James Denison will examine John James Audubon’s multinational background, transatlantic audience, and the nationalist ambitions behind his celebrated publication, The Birds of America. While Audubon's book is now synonymous with naturalism in America, it was made with the intention of constructing particular ideas about place, identity, and nationhood in order to…
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South Street Print Fest
The Kirk Newman Art School will host a day-long outdoor event honoring the disciplines of photography and printmaking from 10am–3pm. Celebrate the 19th-century cameraless photographic printing process of cyanotype in honor of World Cyanotype Day or experience how vibrant, large-scale prints from relief carvings are produced using an asphalt roller. Join us to witness all…
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Sunday Drop-in Conversations — For the People, By the People: America at 250
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesBetween June 27 and October 4, drop in on Sundays between 1:30–2:30pm and have a conversation with a docent who can provide information and answer questions about the For the People, By the People: America at 250 exhibition. Free with gallery admission. Registration is encouraged but not required.
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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 Artist Meet & Greet
Join 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 wide variety of unique, handcrafted gifts. Felting and Ceramics: Sharon Vandestreek Glass Work: Judith Konesni Michael Fortin Felting artwork by Sharon VandeStreek Glass…
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Gallery Gathering: Sheila Pree Bright’s Cotton and Dulce Pinzón’s Catwoman
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesPhotographer Sheila Pree Bright’s series Invisible Empire foregrounds the tension between the pastoral beauty of the American South and the historical exploitation of Black lives and labor that stains the landscape. In her series The Real Story of the Superheroes, Dulce Pinzón centers immigrant workers whose everyday heroism takes the form of quiet sacrifice and…
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Wonder Walk: Big Paintings
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesLet’s find the biggest works in the museum. Join us for a playful walk through the galleries designed for our youngest visitors. Together, we’ll explore big, bold paintings through close looking, storytelling, and interactive activities.
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¡Noche de Familia!
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin the KIA for an evening celebrating family, culture, creativity, and community during Hispanic Heritage Month. Noche de Familia welcomes guests of all ages to gather through art experiences, cultural activities, storytelling, and opportunities to connect with neighbors and community organizations. This year's event will place special emphasis on recognizing and honoring the contributions of…
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Artists’ Exchange: Indigenous Voices and the Future of American Art
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesDuring this special program, three contemporary Indigenous artists from across the country will come together to discuss their artistic approaches, points of inspiration, and visions for the future. Speakers include Dakota Mace (Diné), Cara Romero (Chemehuevi), Kelly Church (Pottawatomi/Ottawa/Ojibwe). The panel conversation and Q&A will be moderated by Shonda Buchanan, author of Black Indian and…
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Sunday Drop-in Conversations — For the People, By the People: America at 250
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesBetween June 27 and October 4, drop in on Sundays between 1:30–2:30pm and have a conversation with a docent who can provide information and answer questions about the For the People, By the People: America at 250 exhibition. Free with gallery admission. Registration is encouraged but not required.
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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.