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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The Great KIA Book Swap
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesThe Great KIA Book Swap returns! Bring up to 10 gently-used books to the KIA to trade for new-to-you titles! Music and refreshments will be provided. Enter a raffle for great prizes from our sponsors! Receive one raffle ticket per book, with a limit of 10 tickets per person. You must be present at the…
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Art Detectives: Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesGet ready to explore the color blue with Art Detectives this April! We’ll read a book that shows how artists discovered and used blue throughout history. Then we’ll explore the exhibition From Cobalt to Indigo: The Power of Blue in East Asia to see how East Asian artists use blue in their creations. After our…
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Museum Explorers: Homeschool Family Program at the KIA and Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States +1 moreHomeschool families are invited to learn, create, and explore at the KIA and the Kalamazoo Valley Museum (KVM). This collaborative event offers interactive activities designed to promote interdisciplinary learning, creativity, and an appreciation for art, history, and science. This event highlights the Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks exhibit. Bring your creativity and wear…
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Book Discussion: Mona’s Eyes by Thomas Schlesser
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesWhen ten year old Mona experiences a sudden, brief loss of sight, her grandfather Henry decides to give her a gallery of artworks to visit in her mind as she faces potential permanent blindness. Through fifty-two weekly trips to museums in Paris, Mona receives an emotional art history education. Art lessons become tied to life…
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SOLD OUT: Member Tour with Wilson W. Smith III
** Please note: Registration for this event has filled. You can still hear from Wilson at Thursday's Artful Evening! ** KIA members are invited to join legendary Nike designer Wilson W. Smith III for an intimate discussion of all things shoe design and a private viewing of Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks! This…
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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: Artist’s Talk with Wilson W. Smith III
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesMeet a living legend in the world of shoe design! During this Artful Evening, Wilson W. Smith III will speak about his prolific career in the athletic footwear industry. The first Black designer for Nike, Smith has created shoes for Michael Jordan, Andre Agassi, Serena Williams, and many more. After a 41-year career with the…
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Workshops with Wilson W. Smith III and Pensole Lewis College
Learn from a legendary athletic footwear designer and a Michigan college focused on the design industry. These workshops are aimed at high school and college students, or anyone interested in design, particularly shoe design. Schedule: 4-4:30pm - Check-in opens, view Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks exhibit 4:30-5:30pm - SPARK workshop with Wilson W.…
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ArtBreak: Steps through Time: A Retrospective of Shoes
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesAs we celebrate the future of shoes, it can be fascinating to look back to see where we have already been. During this ArtBreak talk, fashion historian and professor Iris Carney Cooper will offer an overview of notable and special shoe designs throughout time, discussing history, significance, function, and design. Cooper is a fashion historian,…
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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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Wonder Walks: Looking at Landscapes
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesSpring is creeping closer, and we’re ready to get outside. Until it warms up, join us for a stroll through the permanent collection to enjoy some sunny landscapes and think ahead to brighter days. We'll discover how artists represent the natural world and have fun with a few gallery activities along the way.