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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T160000
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SUMMARY:Teacher Appreciation Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special night dedicated to teachers! This is a free event for educators of all grade levels and subject areas. Enjoy food and drinks and learn about KIA resources for you and your students. Explore Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper and then get creative with drop-in art making activities. Gift bags are available for the first 30 attendees. \nRegistration is strongly encouraged. \nWashi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper was organized by Meher McArthur and is toured by International Arts & Artists\, Washington\, DC
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/teacher-appreciation-night-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001038-1764846000-1764878400@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/2025-12-04/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251204T200000
DTSTAMP:20251001T152146Z
CREATED:20250523T121917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T152146Z
UID:10001090-1764864000-1764878400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Art Sale: Members' Night
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the 52nd annual Holiday Art Sale at the KIA\, featuring artworks from the more than 160 faculty and students of the Kirk Newman Art School. \nThis unique\, three-day shopping experience will help you find the perfect gifts for everyone this holiday season\, and help support both area artists and KNAS programs.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/holiday-art-sale-members-night/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/holiday-art-members.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T114500
DTSTAMP:20250918T184654Z
CREATED:20250911T153359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T184654Z
UID:10001143-1764932400-1764935100@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Technology and Art
DESCRIPTION:Come along for a guided stroll of Taekyeom Lee: Designed\, Printed & Fired Discover how the artist uses unusual materials and digital tools such as 3D printers to create letters\, graphics\, and objects that invite visitors to engage with design through touch\, sight\, and play.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-technology-and-art/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Wonder Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Taekyeom.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T200000
DTSTAMP:20250912T141258Z
CREATED:20250912T141258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T141258Z
UID:10001091-1764950400-1764964800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Art Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the 52nd annual Holiday Art Sale at the KIA\, featuring artworks from the more than 160 faculty and students of the Kirk Newman Art School. \nThis unique\, three-day shopping experience will help you find the perfect gifts for everyone this holiday season\, and help support both area artists and KNAS programs.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/holiday-art-sale-2/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Holiday-Art-Sale-Logo-on-White-sm.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251206T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251206T150000
DTSTAMP:20250523T122212Z
CREATED:20250523T122212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250523T122212Z
UID:10001092-1765011600-1765033200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Holiday Art Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the 52nd annual Holiday Art Sale at the KIA\, featuring artworks from the more than 160 faculty and students of the Kirk Newman Art School. \nThis unique\, three-day shopping experience will help you find the perfect gifts for everyone this holiday season\, and help support both area artists and KNAS programs.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/holiday-art-sale/2025-12-06/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Holiday-Art-Sale-Logo-on-White-sm.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001039-1765450800-1765483200@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/2025-12-11/
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:20251211T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251211T180000
DTSTAMP:20251105T143446Z
CREATED:20250911T153533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251105T143446Z
UID:10001144-1765474200-1765476000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper
DESCRIPTION:The Washi Transformed exhibition includes an exciting variety of works in paper by contemporary Japanese artists\, ranging from delicate two-dimensional pieces to dramatic installations. During this Gallery Gathering\, we’ll take a closer look at a selection of artworks from this breathtaking exhibition. \nWashi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper was organized by Meher McArthur and is toured by International Arts & Artists\, Washington\, DC \nImage credit: Yoshio Ikezaki\, The Earth Breathes Mind Landscape 06\, 2008\, Handmade mulberry paper with charcoal powder\, Image courtesy of Kylin Gallery\, © Yoshio Ikezaki.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-washi-transformed-new-expressions-in-japanese-paper/
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:20251213T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251213T120000
DTSTAMP:20250918T184706Z
CREATED:20250911T153657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250918T184706Z
UID:10001145-1765621800-1765627200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: The Typefaces by Scott Lambert
DESCRIPTION:In December\, Art Detectives will search for hidden faces in the negative spaces of letters in a charming book by graphic designer Scott Lambert. We’ll then tour Taekyeom Lee: Designed\, Printed & Fired. Using unusual materials and digital tools like 3D printers\, Taekyeom creates letters\, graphics\, and objects that invite visitors to explore design through touch\, sight\, and play. We’ll finish by making our own typography-inspired artwork.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-the-typefaces-by-scott-lambert/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/The-Typefaces.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251217T130000
DTSTAMP:20250911T161312Z
CREATED:20250911T154150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T161312Z
UID:10001146-1765972800-1765976400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak Film Screening: Between the Folds
DESCRIPTION:Created by Vanessa Gould\, the award-winning documentary Between the Folds follows the stories of ten artists and scientists whose work applies the art of origami in unexpected ways. The film examines both traditional and unconventional approaches to origami art\, then explores the work of mathematicians\, scientists\, and educators who use origami as a tool for research and pedagogy. Illuminating the close connections between art and science\, the film celebrates the vast worlds of knowledge and creative expression that can be unlocked starting with a deceptively simple square of paper. Between the Folds was produced by Green Fuse Films and PBS Independent Lens. It has a run time of 56 minutes.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-film-screening-between-the-folds/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,Films,Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Between-the-Folds.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251217T150000
DTSTAMP:20250912T145425Z
CREATED:20250911T154412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T145425Z
UID:10001147-1765980000-1765983600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Everything She Touched: The Life of Ruth Asawa by Marilyn Chase
DESCRIPTION:This biography of Japanese American artist Ruth Asawa traces her journey from internment camps during WWII to becoming a renowned sculptor. The book explores her resilience\, innovative wire sculptures\, and dedications to arts education. Through personal stories\, Chase illuminates how Asawa’s identity\, experiences\, and vision helped her transform prejudice and hardship into creativity and public impact. Please note that the author will not be in attendance for this event.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-everything-she-touched-the-life-of-ruth-asawa-by-marilyn-chase/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Free,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001040-1766055600-1766088000@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/2025-12-18/
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:20251218T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251218T190000
DTSTAMP:20250926T151542Z
CREATED:20250926T150849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T151542Z
UID:10001214-1766073600-1766084400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Shop Meet & Greet
DESCRIPTION: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\, including jewelry\, ceramics\, and more. Each piece reflects the creativity of our community\, making the Gallery Shop an inspiring place to discover treasures that carry both meaning and artistry. \nAs a thank-you for supporting local artists\, guests will enjoy exclusive discounts available only during the event. Whether you’re searching for a thoughtful gift or looking to add something special to your own collection\, these offers make it the perfect time to shop local and support creativity. Please note: additional discounts may not apply to consignment or clearance items. \nBeyond shopping\, this gathering highlights the spirit of connection and community. Engage with the Gallery Shop team\, meet a few of the artists represented in the store\, and learn more about the stories behind the works on display. Mark your calendar and join us for an evening of discovery\, savings\, and celebration at the KIA Gallery Shop.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-shop-meet-greet-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Home-Gallery.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251220T150000
DTSTAMP:20250912T150248Z
CREATED:20250911T154541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T150248Z
UID:10001148-1766228400-1766242800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Simple Folded Books
DESCRIPTION:Drop by the library to create a lovely book made from one piece of paper. Using a few strategic cuts and folds\, you can make a wonderful little gift for yourself or someone else. All materials are provided and the librarian will be on hand to help you get started.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/simple-folded-books/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Library
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Snake-book.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260102T114500
DTSTAMP:20250912T151514Z
CREATED:20250911T154711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T151514Z
UID:10001149-1767351600-1767354300@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Made in Many Ways
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided walk through the Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Show. Discover incredible works in clay\, paint\, metal\, and more—created by the talented artists who teach here at the KIA. Along the way\, enjoy a few hands-on activities and experience the many forms art can take.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-made-in-many-ways/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,In the Museum,Wonder Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/FacultyShow_2023.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260108T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001160-1767870000-1767902400@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/2026-01-08/
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:20260108T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260106T151122Z
CREATED:20250911T154848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T151122Z
UID:10001150-1767893400-1767895200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Taekyeom: Designed\, Printed & Fired
DESCRIPTION:Taekyeom Lee: Designed\, Printed & Fired showcases the artist’s innovative reimagining of the world of graphic design in three dimensions. Bringing conventional design elements off of the page or screen\, Taekyeom blends them with ceramics using a variety of materials. During this Gallery Gathering\, we will discuss select works in this exhibition\, examining Taekyeom’s unique approach and methods. \nThis program will be facilitated by Nate Osborn and Audrey Cooke. Both Osborn and Cooke are artists\, members of Kzoo Makers\, and design engineers at Stryker.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-taekyeom/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Gallery Gathering,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Taekyeom-Pink.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260110T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20250912T151356Z
CREATED:20250911T154959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T151356Z
UID:10001151-1768041000-1768046400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: An ABC of What Art Can Be by Meher McArthur
DESCRIPTION:In January\, Art Detectives will investigate different art forms and techniques. We’ll read a story about all the ways art can take shape\, tour the Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Review to see amazing works by our talented teaching artists\, and then make our own art inspired by what we’ve seen.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-an-abc-of-what-art-can-be-by-meher-mcarthur/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,Films,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/An-ABC-of-What-Art-Can-Be.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260114T130000
DTSTAMP:20250912T152453Z
CREATED:20250911T155128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T152453Z
UID:10001152-1768392000-1768395600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Exploring the KNAS Faculty Review with Director Leslie Donaldson
DESCRIPTION:The Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Review is a much-anticipated biennial exhibition at the KIA\, showcasing the considerable talents of Kirk Newman Art School faculty members who provide world-class instruction in a wide range of media. During this ArtBreak\, KNAS Director Leslie Donaldson will offer remarks on this year’s show\, which centers on the theme of process\, before leading guests on a walkthrough of the exhibition. Please note that this ArtBreak will involve standing and walking. Gallery stools will be available. \nLeslie Donaldson has served as Director of the Kirk Newman Art School since 2023\, bringing to the role more than 20 years’ experience in varied arts management functions\, including education\, programming\, marketing\, fundraising\, strategic planning\, and entrepreneurship. She served as the inaugural CEO of Common Grounds Cooperative\, a nonprofit real-estate cooperative in Traverse City. Her career also includes successful stints as the Director of Engagement for Interlochen Center for the Arts\, the Executive Director for the Arts Council of Greater Lansing\, and the Director of Arts Programs for the City of East Lansing. Donaldson holds an MFA from Rhode Island School of Design in Painting/Printmaking and a BFA in Studio Art from Michigan State University.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-exploring-the-knas-faculty-review-with-director-leslie-donaldson/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Leslie-Donaldson.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001161-1768474800-1768507200@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/2026-01-15/
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:20260115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T193000
DTSTAMP:20250911T155306Z
CREATED:20250911T155306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T155306Z
UID:10001153-1768500000-1768505400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Frosty Fun Family Night
DESCRIPTION:While the weather outside is chilly\, the KIA will be warm and welcoming. Join us for a cozy winter-themed family night. We’ll start with a guided tour of the permanent collection\, searching for artworks that capture the spirit of the season. Then\, create your own winter-inspired masterpiece. \nIf you are unable to join us right at 6pm\, feel free to come when you can. Guests will be able to view the exhibition on their own until 8pm and art projects will be available until 7:30pm.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/frosty-fun-family-night/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,In the Museum,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Kawase.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T150000
DTSTAMP:20250911T155425Z
CREATED:20250911T155425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T155425Z
UID:10001154-1769004000-1769007600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: My Friends by Fredrik Backman
DESCRIPTION:Aspiring artist Louisa becomes enchanted by three figures nestled in the corner of a famous painting. Intrigued\, she embarks on a cross-country journey to uncover their story. Twenty-five years earlier\, in a coastal town\, four teenagers–misfits with bruised pasts–bonded over summer days on an abandoned pier\, forging fierce loyalty and creative escape. Their friendship inspired the painting\, and its legacy touches Louisa’s life in unexpected and emotional ways. Please note that the author will not be in attendance for this event.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-my-friends-by-fredrik-backman/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Free,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/My-Friends-Cover-Art.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001162-1769079600-1769112000@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/2026-01-22/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260124T150000
DTSTAMP:20251219T160654Z
CREATED:20250911T155720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T160654Z
UID:10001156-1769252400-1769266800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Lit Letters Bookmark
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the KIA’s Meader Fine Arts library to create a fun bookmark using a variety of lettering styles. We will have stencils\, stickers\, and stamps on hand for you to create unique bookmarks to use in your next read. Experiment with different letters\, styles\, and colors to create a font collage or quote. All materials will be provided.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/lit-letters-bookmark/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,In the Museum,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260128T130000
DTSTAMP:20251015T150147Z
CREATED:20250912T153112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251015T150147Z
UID:10001158-1769601600-1769605200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Typography and the Art of Communication
DESCRIPTION:Typography brings form to words both beautiful and mundane. What factors do graphic designers consider as they’re selecting the “clothes” our words will wear? How have changes in technology influenced fonts\, designers\, and the work they make? What effects have these developments had on the philosophy of typography? Join Ryan Lewis for a brief journey through the p’s and q’s of typographic expression. \nRyan Lewis is an Associate Professor of Graphic Design at Western Michigan University\, where he teaches courses in typography\, bookmaking\, letterpress\, and advanced problem solving. His research interests include stop-motion animation\, type design\, and animated typography. His video work has been exhibited and screened in the US and abroad. Lewis earned an MFA from Ohio University and a BFA from Utah State University.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-typography-and-the-art-of-communication/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001163-1769684400-1769716800@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/2026-01-29/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T190000
DTSTAMP:20250911T160040Z
CREATED:20250911T160040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T160040Z
UID:10001157-1769709600-1769713200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artist's Talk: Italian Studies with Margaret Bohls
DESCRIPTION:Professor Margaret Bohls is an American potter and educator who teaches at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. During this talk\, she will discuss her artwork\, which consists of several different series of vessel forms\, including her Italian Series and Modernist Series. Bohls will also speak about her inspirations\, which include ancient Etruscan and Apulian pottery and Modernist era/mid-century designs in ceramics and silver. \nBohls has taught hands-on workshops at art centers such as Greenwich House Pottery in New York\, Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Aspen\, and Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina. Bohls’ work has been shown in over 100 group and solo exhibitions since 1995 and is included in the permanent collections of the Minnesota Museum of American Art\, the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)\, the Weisman Museum of Art\, and the Everson Museum of Art. She has written articles for the Journal of the National Council for Education on Ceramic Arts and Pottery Making Illustrated\, and her ceramic work has been featured in periodicals such as Ceramics Monthly and Studio Potter Magazine. \nWant to learn more? Join us for a workshop with Bohls in the Kirk Newman Art School on January 30-31!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artists-talk-italian-studies-with-margaret-bohls/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260130T180000
DTSTAMP:20260109T155401Z
CREATED:20260109T154109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T155401Z
UID:10001252-1769792400-1769796000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Members' Mingle
DESCRIPTION:KIA Members: Join us for light refreshments\, conversations in the Permanent Collection\, and interactive activities throughout the museum. This is a great opportunity to mingle with other members and explore Taekyeom Lee: Designed\, Printed & Fired in the Joy Light Gallery. \nExplore all the Members’ Appreciation Week events and activities here.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/members-mingle/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Member-Mingle.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001164-1770289200-1770321600@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/2026-02-05/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260205T180000
DTSTAMP:20260130T201404Z
CREATED:20251218T204309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260130T201404Z
UID:10001217-1770312600-1770314400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Charles Henry Alston's Untitled (Couple)
DESCRIPTION:During this Gallery Gathering\, we will take a closer look at Charles Henry Alston’s Untitled (Couple)\, said to have been inspired by Langston Hughes’ 1925 poem “The Weary Blues.” An original member of the Abstract Expressionist movement\, Alston was a painter\, muralist\, sculptor\, illustrator\, and educator\, as well as the founder of two major African American art collectives\, 306 and Spiral. Join us to discuss Untitled (Couple) and to learn more about this trailblazing artist of the Harlem Renaissance. \nThis program will be led by artist and arts educator Bianca Washington.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-charles-henry-alstons-untitled-couple/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free,Gallery Gathering
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