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SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversations — For the People\, By the People: America at 250
DESCRIPTION:Between 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.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversations-for-the-people-by-the-people-america-at-250-july-26/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260713T173800Z
CREATED:20260713T173800Z
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SUMMARY:Motawi Tileworks Trunk Show
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Motawi Tileworks Trunk Show to browse a unique selection of beautiful ceramic tiles crafted in Ann Arbor! Join us Thursday 7/23/26 in the Gallery Shop during Summer Jams from 6-8pm. Melissa from Motawi will have prototypes\, discontinued\, and limited run tiles.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/motawi-tileworks-trunk-show-2/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260609T203834Z
CREATED:20260317T150536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T203834Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Jams
DESCRIPTION:Summer Jams returns to the KIA as a lively open mic night celebrating music\, poetry\, and creative expression. This event brings artists and community members together to share their voices in a welcoming and creative space. Performers of all backgrounds are invited to take the stage\, whether you’re a musician\, poet\, spoken word artist\, or simply someone with something to share. Not looking to perform? Come enjoy the performances\, discover local talent\, and connect with the community. \nSummer Jams takes place during Free Thursday\, so admission to the galleries is free all evening. Guests are encouraged to explore the exhibitions\, enjoy the museum atmosphere\, and then gather for a night of live performances and creative energy. Each Summer Jams evening will feature a unique theme\, with more details and performer opportunities announced soon. Whether you’re stepping up to the mic or just coming to vibe\, Summer Jams is a celebration of art\, creativity\, and community at the KIA.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/summer-jams-3-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260723T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001188-1784804400-1784836800@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/2026-07-23/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260719T143000
DTSTAMP:20260701T184846Z
CREATED:20260610T134104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T184846Z
UID:10001313-1784467800-1784471400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversations — For the People\, By the People: America at 250
DESCRIPTION:Between 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.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversations-for-the-people-by-the-people-america-at-250-july-19/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260718T140000
DTSTAMP:20260713T182118Z
CREATED:20260317T145547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260713T182118Z
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SUMMARY:Community Day
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to a fun-filled afternoon!  \n🎨 Be creative with sidewalk chalk at the South Street entrance.\n📚 Create blackout poetry in the Meader Fine Arts Library and Shrinky Dink art in the lobby.\n💭 Learn from the Timothy Light Center for Chinese Studies and Soga Japan Center\, WMU.\n🛍️ Explore Gallery Go Bags and KIA memberships.\n🍪 Enjoy cookies and drinks inside\, and tacos from La Fe-Tacos & More Food Truck. Tacos will be provided for the first 80 people.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/community-day/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T193000
DTSTAMP:20260714T205515Z
CREATED:20260317T145433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T205515Z
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SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Singing Citizenship: The Origins and Role of America’s Anthem
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE: The venue has changed for this event. It will now be held at:\nJudy K. Jolliffe Theatre in the Epic Center\nSecond Floor\n359 S. Kalamazoo Mall\nKalamazoo\, MI 49007 \nParking is available on the street or in the Epic Center Parking Ramp\, 136 E. South Street\, Kalamazoo. \nThe story of the U.S. national anthem—“The Star-Spangled Banner”—is surprising and too little-known. Among the typical misunderstandings is that its author\, Francis Scott Key\, wrote a poem. In fact\, he wrote a lyric to a well-known tune\, creating a song that brought emotion into the drama of America. Key sought both to bring Americans together and to inspire active citizenship. This talk by Dr. Mark Clague will explore the forgotten details of Key’s song\, how it came to be an important symbol in American life\, and what it means for Americans today. Dr. Clague will be accompanied by live musicians performing historical renditions of the anthem. \nMark Clague\, Ph.D. serves as Executive Director of the Arts Initiative at the University of Michigan and Professor of Musicology at its School of Music\, Theatre & Dance. His research centers on music’s role in forging community and on topics from musical institutions to American patriotism. His book O Say Can You Hear?: A Cultural Biography of “The Star-Spangled Banner” was selected as an Editor’s Pick by The New York Times. Copies will be available for sale preceding and following the program\, in collaboration with this is a bookstore & Bookbug.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-singing-citizenship-the-origins-and-role-of-americas-anthem/
LOCATION:Jolliffe Theatre\, 359 S Kalamazoo Mall\, Kalamazoo\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260716T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001187-1784199600-1784232000@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/2026-07-16/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260715T150000
DTSTAMP:20260609T205406Z
CREATED:20260317T145319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T205406Z
UID:10001280-1784124000-1784127600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Learning to See by Elise Hooper
DESCRIPTION:Elise Hooper’s biography of Dorothea Lange follows her life from early successes running a portrait studio in San Francisco to her Depression-era work documenting America’s suffering and injustice. As she pursues her art through personal and professional turmoil\, Lange’s camera becomes a powerful tool for empathy\, reform\, and truth-telling\, even at great personal cost. This discussion will tie into themes in the exhibition For the People\, By the People.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-learning-to-see-a-novel-of-dorothea-lange-the-woman-who-revealed-the-real-america-by-elise-hooper/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260712T143000
DTSTAMP:20260701T184827Z
CREATED:20260610T133653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T184827Z
UID:10001311-1783863000-1783866600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversations — For the People\, By the People: America at 250
DESCRIPTION:Between 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.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversations-for-the-people-by-the-people-america-at-250-july-12/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260710T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260710T114500
DTSTAMP:20260609T203805Z
CREATED:20260317T145205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260609T203805Z
UID:10001279-1783681200-1783683900@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Storytelling Through Art
DESCRIPTION:In July\, little art lovers will explore For the People\, By the People: America at 250. The exhibition highlights the story of America and its diverse communities. We’ll spend some time in the galleries to see how artists bring those stories to life.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-storytelling-through-art/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Wonder Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T183000
DTSTAMP:20260625T143908Z
CREATED:20260317T145047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T143908Z
UID:10001278-1783618200-1783621800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: West Michigan Area Show
DESCRIPTION:Tour the West Michigan Area Show with some of the talented local artists whose work is included in the exhibition! During this extended Gallery Gathering\, we will hear from artists working in a variety of media\, offering insights on the pieces they contributed to the show\, their points of inspiration\, their approaches to the creative process\, and more. \nParticipating artists include: \nHeather Boersma – What She Carried \nMichael Dixon – The Embrace \nBeth Purdy – Prosperity \nStafford Smith – Kaminari-Mon\, Tokyo
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-west-michigan-area-show-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Gathering
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2026-05-WMAS-Awards-Opening-4782.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260709T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001186-1783594800-1783627200@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/2026-07-09/
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:20260705T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260705T143000
DTSTAMP:20260701T184617Z
CREATED:20260610T133955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T184617Z
UID:10001312-1783258200-1783261800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversations — For the People\, By the People: America at 250
DESCRIPTION:Between 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.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversations-for-the-people-by-the-people-america-at-250-july-5/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260702T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260702T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001185-1782990000-1783022400@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/2026-07-02/
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:20260628T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260628T143000
DTSTAMP:20260611T143213Z
CREATED:20260610T132951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T143213Z
UID:10001310-1782653400-1782657000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversations — For the People\, By the People: America at 250
DESCRIPTION:Between 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.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversations-for-the-people-by-the-people-america-at-250-june-28/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/For-The-People-Docent.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260626T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T142805Z
CREATED:20260604T142748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260604T142805Z
UID:10001293-1782495000-1782500400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:For the People\, By the People: America at 250 Members' Preview
DESCRIPTION:KIA Members can enjoy a preview of our newest exhibition\, For the People\, By the People: America at 250\, before it opens to the public. \nMore information coming soon! \nLearn more about the exhibition.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/for-the-people-by-the-people-america-at-250-members-preview/
LOCATION:MI
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/A250-Member-preview.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T190000
DTSTAMP:20260317T161029Z
CREATED:20260317T144908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T161029Z
UID:10001277-1782410400-1782414000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Botanical Art of Julia Whitney Barnes
DESCRIPTION:During this Artful Evening talk\, artist Julia Whitney Barnes will speak about her Planting Utopia series\, featured in the Hancock Shaker Museum\, the Shaker Heritage Society\, and the Albany International Airport. Barnes will also address her larger body of research and her permanent artwork The Botanist’s Mural. On view in Vassar College’s newly-built Vassar Institute\, the mural is based on the herbarium that dates back to the founding of the college in 1861. \nBorn in Newbury\, VT\, Julia Whitney Barnes spent two decades in Brooklyn and New York City before moving to the Hudson Valley in 2015. She received a BFA from Parsons School of Design and an MFA from Hunter College. Whitney Barnes works in a variety of media\, including cyanotypes\, watercolor\, combined media works on paper\, oil paintings\, glass\, ceramic sculptures\, murals\, site-specific installations\, and limited-edition prints. She has exhibited widely in the United States and internationally. \nWhitney Barnes will offer a three-day workshop in the Kirk Newman Art School on June 26-28\, entitled Cyanotype: Beyond Blue and White. This workshop is generously supported by the Harold Hope Memorial Fund.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-botanical-art-of-julia-whitney-barnes/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Artful-Evening-Botanical-Art.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260625T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001184-1782385200-1782417600@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/2026-06-25/
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:20260618T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260317T161045Z
CREATED:20260317T144652Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T161045Z
UID:10001276-1781805600-1781812800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Summer Jams
DESCRIPTION:Summer Jams returns to the KIA as a lively open mic night celebrating music\, poetry\, and creative expression. This event brings artists and community members together to share their voices in a welcoming and creative space. Performers of all backgrounds are invited to take the stage\, whether you’re a musician\, poet\, spoken word artist\, or simply someone with something to share. Not looking to perform? Come enjoy the performances\, discover local talent\, and connect with the community. \nSummer Jams takes place during Free Thursday\, so admission to the galleries is free all evening. Guests are encouraged to explore the exhibitions\, enjoy the museum atmosphere\, and then gather for a night of live performances and creative energy. Each Summer Jams evening will feature a unique theme\, with more details and performer opportunities announced soon. Whether you’re stepping up to the mic or just coming to vibe\, Summer Jams is a celebration of art\, creativity\, and community at the KIA.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/summer-jams-3/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Summer-Jams.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001183-1781780400-1781812800@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/2026-06-18/
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:20260618T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260407T184250Z
CREATED:20260317T144455Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T184250Z
UID:10001275-1781780400-1781791200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Juneteenth Commemoration
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\, including viewing artworks by African American artists\, drop-in low-mess art activities\, and more.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/juneteenth-commemoration/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Juneteenth-Commemoration.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T150000
DTSTAMP:20260317T144351Z
CREATED:20260317T144351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T144351Z
UID:10001274-1781704800-1781708400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Chasing Beauty: The Life of Isabella Stewart Gardner by Natalie Dysktra
DESCRIPTION:Author Natalie Dykstra recounts the story of Isabella Stewart Gardner’s extraordinary life in this moving and illuminating biography. A Boston socialite\, Gardner lived a life full of passion but one which was also marked by grief. Dykstra delivers compelling insight into Gardner’s friendships\, world travels\, and her keen eye for collecting treasures all of which shaped the creation of the Stewart Gardner Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-chasing-beauty-the-life-of-isabella-stewart-gardner-by-natalie-dysktra/
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:20260612T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260612T114500
DTSTAMP:20260317T144209Z
CREATED:20260317T144209Z
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UID:10001273-1781262000-1781264700@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Figures and Faces
DESCRIPTION:In June\, bring your little ones for a stroll through the permanent collection. Through close looking and simple gallery activities we’ll search for figures and faces in the artwork.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-figures-and-faces/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Wonder Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260317T144024Z
CREATED:20260317T144024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T144024Z
UID:10001272-1781199000-1781200800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Manierre Dawson's Mother and Child and Henry Ossawa Tanner's The Visitation
DESCRIPTION:During this Gallery Gathering\, we will take a closer look at Manierre Dawson’s Mother and Child and Henry Ossawa Tanner’s The Visitation. While both early 20th century paintings depict religious scenes\, the artists approached their subject matter in distinctly different ways. Dawson\, credited with being America’s first abstract artist\, employs Cubist techniques\, while Dawson\, considered the first African American artist to attain international acclaim\, blends Realism and Impressionism.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-manierre-dawsons-mother-and-child-and-henry-ossawa-tanners-the-visitation/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001182-1781175600-1781208000@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/2026-06-11/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T140000
DTSTAMP:20260317T144058Z
CREATED:20260317T143825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T144058Z
UID:10001271-1780743600-1780754400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Library Activity: Gelli Plate Printing: Sneakers
DESCRIPTION:Stop in to the KIA during Arts Fair for a hands on art activity! We will provide the supplies to create your own Gelli Plate printed sneaker. Experiment with colorways inspired by objects featured in Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks!  \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/library-activity-gelli-plate-printing-sneakers/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Future Now,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260320T172959Z
CREATED:20260320T172936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T172959Z
UID:10001288-1780736400-1780765200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:2026 KIA Arts Fair
DESCRIPTION:Summer begins with the 75th Annual Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair in historic Bronson Park in beautiful downtown Kalamazoo\, June 5–6\, 2026. Please click here for more info about the 2026 KIA Arts Fair.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/2026-kia-arts-fair-2/
LOCATION:Bronson Park
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260320T172809Z
CREATED:20260320T172809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T172809Z
UID:10001287-1780671600-1780689600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:2026 KIA Arts Fair
DESCRIPTION:Summer begins with the 75th Annual Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair in historic Bronson Park in beautiful downtown Kalamazoo\, June 5–6\, 2026. Please click here for more info about the 2026 KIA Arts Fair.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/2026-kia-arts-fair/
LOCATION:MI
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260604T200000
DTSTAMP:20260319T132019Z
CREATED:20250127T214404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T132019Z
UID:10001181-1780570800-1780603200@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/2026-06-04/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Free
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