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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… |
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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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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… |
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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. Explore all the Members' Appreciation Week events and activities here. |
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Show off your fabulous footwear and join us at the KIA for an evening of fun and connection with DJs spinning, cash bar, savory bites and sweet treats, dancing and a “kicks contest” inspired by the KIA’s next exhibition Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks (Feb. 7 to June 7, 2026). Learn more about… |
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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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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…
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The first documentary to explore the role of photography in shaping the identities, aspirations, and social emergence of African Americans, Through a Lens Darkly probes the recesses of American history, bringing to light images captured by African American photographers that have been suppressed, forgotten, and lost. These images reveal a complex and nuanced view of… |
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Let’s go on a sculpture search! We’ll wander through the galleries and see how many sculptures we can spot. Keep your eyes open for cool shapes, bumpy textures, and all kinds of materials.
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KIA Members are invited to a Members' Preview to celebrate the opening of Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. 5:30pm: Reception begins, drinks and light bites available 5:45pm: Welcome remarks by Michelle Hargrave, followed by Future Now exhibition open for viewing The exhibition is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe… |
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The People Could Fly is a poetic look into the history of Black gathering spaces in Louisville, KY, from the 1960s to mid-2000s. Intimate video portraits reveal the ritual of skating and how roller rinks emerged as sanctuaries for Black culture, joy, and resilience. This short documentary explores the magic conjured by one community as… |
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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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Enjoy a night of art and design! Attendees are welcome to participate in one or all of the experiences. 5:30-7:30pm - Explore and Create Wander through Taekyeom Lee: Designed, Printed & Fired and see how the artist uses surprising materials and digital tools to create letters, graphics, and objects that encourage visitors to explore design…
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** UPDATE: RESCHEDULED for February 12 during our Explore & Create with Taekyeom Lee event. ** Please refer to that event listing for a description of the evening's events and to RSVP. |
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Join us this month as local author and artist Emmy Kastner shares her book So Tortoise Dug. After a gallery walk to find animals in the artwork, Emmy will help us create our own watercolor masterpieces. Space is limited, and registration is required. |
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Author Nicholas Smith examines the history, innovation, and societal impact of sneakers in American life through marketing, economic, and cultural trends. Smith weaves together a story of how the sneaker evolved over the course of a century. As production methods were revolutionized, the perception of this iconic footwear shifted as well, making them into must-have… |
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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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Company members from Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers will lead this engaging lecture-demonstration that invites participants to explore improvisational movement and discover the power of following their own physical impulses. Blending guided instruction with creative exploration, the program will be accessible to movers of all ages and experience levels. Inspired by Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to… |
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Explore Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks through the medium of poetry! Local poet and Kirk Newman Art School instructor Elizabeth Kerlikowske has led her poetry students in composing original works responding to selected shoes featured in the exhibition. During this ArtBreak, the students will share their work and offer new perspectives on this… |
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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 KIA invites the community to Nuestro Futuro, a free evening celebrating Latinx art, culture, and visions of the future. Held in conjunction with the exhibition Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks, this special Free Thursday experience centers creativity, innovation, and community connection. Guests will enjoy free admission, live performances by Latinx artists, a… |
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Members are invited to join the KIA at Wax Wings Brewing Company to celebrate the debut of Exhibit Ale, brewed in collaboration with Wax Wings. $1 from each beer sold will support the KIA. Exhibit Ale is a hazy IPA brewed with a special blend of juicy hops, 7.2% ABV. Must be 21+. Label design… |
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Learn about an exciting footwear design exhibit and create your own unique sneaker with the KIA and Kalamazoo Public Library. This teen event will take place at the Kalamazoo Public Library Oshtemo Branch Community Room. The shoes created as part of the program will be on view at the Kalamazoo Public Library Oshtemo Branch in… |
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