Bookish Buttons
Using book pages, create artistic bookish buttons to proudly display! All supplies will be provided.
12 events found.
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Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States
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Book Discussion: Once Upon a Prime: The Wondrous Connections between Mathematics and Literature
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United Statesby Sarah B. Hart About the Book: Dr. Sarah Hart argues that literature and mathematics complement each other in illustrating humanity’s journey. Books like Moby Dick, Alice in Wonderland, and Jurassic Park feature mathematical ideas that deepen their meaning. Through humor and insight, this exploration reveals how recognizing math in literature can enrich our appreciation…
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Leo Villareal Family Night
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesStep into a night where art meets science! Join us at 6pm for a guided tour of the mesmerizing digital creations of Leo Villareal, where code and light come together to make art. Afterward, dive into some exciting projects that mix science, art, and creativity! If you are unable to join us right at 6:00,…
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Bring a Friend: West Michigan Area Show Tour
KIA Members can bring a friend and participate in a guided gallery tour of the West Michigan Area Show on Friday, August 22nd from 5:15 - 6:15pm. Join our Associate Curator, Katherine Ransbottom, and hear from local artists exhibiting work in the show! You and your friend will receive a special discount at the Gallery…
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ArtBreak: The Lingnan School
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States** Please note the time for this event was listed incorrectly in an email. The correct time for this ArtBreak is Wednesday, August 27 from 12–1pm. ** Artist Julia Wang, a fourth-generation disciple of the Lingnan School, reveals the historical significance of this influential movement in Chinese ink painting, tracing its roots to ancient times.…
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Gallery Gathering: Liu Kuo Sung’s Which is Earth No. 42
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesDuring this Gallery Gathering, we will take a closer look at Liu Kuo Sung’s Which is Earth No. 42, part of the artist’s Space Series that was inspired by photographs of Earth taken from the Apollo 8 mission in 1968. This piece is included in the exhibition Ink Rhapsody: The Art of the Lingnan Masters…
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Wonder Walk: Ink and Imagination
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesStep into a world of ink and imagination! Join us as we explore the beauty of Chinese ink paintings. We’ll discover how artists use ink to create amazing scenes full of life and movement. Get ready to spot delicate brushstrokes and bold splashes.
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ArtBreak: Enhancing Traditional Art with Digital Tools
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesExplore how a variety of apps and digital tools can be used to help artists working in traditional media. Artist Kris Walker will lead a discussion of the ways in which technology can assist the contemporary artist, from creating references to organizing artwork catalogs. We’ll discuss a wide range of methods by which artists can…
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¡Noche De Familia!
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month a little early! Explore the mesmerizing digital exhibition Leo Villareal: Interstellar and enjoy an evening of games and creative art-making. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (@kalamazooinstituteofarts)
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Art Detectives: Wabi Sabi by Mark Reibstein
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesEmbark on a Japanese-inspired Art Detectives adventure! We’ll read the story of Wabi Sabi, a curious little cat in Japan on a quest to discover the meaning of her name. Then, we’ll explore beautiful wood-fired ceramic pots before creating our own multimedia masterpiece. Stick around for Community Day at the KIA! Watch pottery demos in…
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Fired Together: A Community Celebration of Clay
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin us for an exploration of clay during our free September Community Day. Stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library for an easy drop-in art project. You can also take part in building and decorating a community pot that will be fired in the KIA’s anagama wood kiln. If you would like to deepen your…
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2025 Annual Meeting
The Board of Directors cordially invites current KIA members to join us for the 2025 Annual Meeting on Tuesday, September 16. The meeting will take place at 6:00PM, preceded by a reception at 5:30PM at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts – 314 S. Park Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49007. Hear how you have helped shape the work…