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SUMMARY:KNAS Holiday Art Sale: Members' Night
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the 51st 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/knas-holiday-art-sale-members-night/
CATEGORIES:In the Museum,Members,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241206T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241206T111500
DTSTAMP:20241015T140504Z
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SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Portraits
DESCRIPTION:Take a Wonder Walk through the galleries! The walk will include close looking at a few artworks as well as gallery games and activities. This is a great way to introduce your little one to art and the museum. Wonder Walks is for children 2-4 years old (but all are welcome) and is free with the cost of admission. Caregivers must stay with their children at all times. \nAt this Wonder Walk\, we will wander through Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century where we’ll learn about portraits and what they can tell us about their subjects.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-portraits/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,In the Museum,Wonder Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241206T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241206T200000
DTSTAMP:20241009T194422Z
CREATED:20241009T194422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T194422Z
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SUMMARY:KNAS Holiday Art Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the 51st 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/knas-holiday-art-sale/
CATEGORIES:In the Museum,Members,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241207T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241207T150000
DTSTAMP:20241009T194503Z
CREATED:20241009T194503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241009T194503Z
UID:10000734-1733562000-1733583600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:KNAS Holiday Art Sale
DESCRIPTION:Come celebrate the 51st 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/knas-holiday-art-sale-2/
CATEGORIES:In the Museum,Members,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241210T130000
DTSTAMP:20241121T220948Z
CREATED:20241009T195535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T220948Z
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SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Legendary Artist’s Talk: James Palmore
DESCRIPTION:Get to know local artist James C. Palmore\, who has long been a pillar of the fine and performing arts communities in Kalamazoo. Palmore’s interest in the arts was first sparked when he was a student in the Kalamazoo Public School system. In the 1970s\, he took art classes at Kalamazoo Valley Community College before going on to teach arts and crafts for the Parks and Recreation Department\, retiring in 2003 as the Youth Program Coordinator. Palmore was a co-founder of the Civic Black Theatre and also worked with Gray & Gray Theatrical Production in Detroit. He co-founded the Black Arts & Cultural Center in 1986 and served in multiple key capacities there for more than 25 years. Over a span of decades\, Palmore has worked extensively with the Farm Research Cooperative; the NAACP’s Afro-Academic\, Cultural\, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) program; Kalamazoo Valley Community College; and the Northside Association for Community Development.  \nOriginally commissioned by the Douglass Community Association\, Palmore’s striking portrait of jazz singer Abbey Lincoln is included in the KIA’s ongoing Legendary Voices exhibition. Join us to learn more about this painting\, Palmore’s larger body of work\, and his life in the arts. \nAll hybrid events will be livestreamed to our YouTube page and can be found under the “Live” tab. Recordings of select past events are available on YouTube as well. No registration is necessary in order to join in virtually.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-legendary-artists-talk-james-palmore/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/James-Palmore.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241212T180000
DTSTAMP:20241212T182014Z
CREATED:20241010T120551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T182014Z
UID:10000750-1734024600-1734026400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Gallery Gathering: Chinese Goddess Figures
DESCRIPTION:Update: Due to inclement weather\, this event is canceled and will be rescheduled. \nWe will gather in the Joy Light Gallery to observe a trio of figures representing Bixia Yuanjun and Guanyin. Sometimes conflated with one another\, these two Chinese goddesses are both associated with compassion\, protection\, and fertility. They differ\, however\, in their stories of origin and the ways in which they have historically been depicted in art. Together\, we will examine renderings of these goddesses in bronze\, porcelain\, and jade.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-chinese-goddess-figures/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Gathering,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241214T120000
DTSTAMP:20241105T162228Z
CREATED:20241010T121438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T162228Z
UID:10000753-1734172200-1734177600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: Shaped by Her Hands: Potter Maria Martinez
DESCRIPTION:by Anna Harber Freeman and Barbara Gonzales \nIn December we will learn about potter Maria Martinez. During a guided gallery tour\, Art Detectives will view a piece by Martinez as well as other ceramic artists featured in the Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century exhibition. After our walk through the galleries\, we’ll make a holiday decoration. \nArt Detectives is for children 4-8 years old (but all ages are welcome). Come join us as we read a story\, look at art\, and make a project to take home! Caregivers must stay with their children at all times. This is a free program\, but preregistration is encouraged.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-shaped-by-her-hands-potter-maria-martinez/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241217T130000
DTSTAMP:20241114T204638Z
CREATED:20241009T195701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T204638Z
UID:10000741-1734436800-1734440400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Exploring Common Myths about the Samurai
DESCRIPTION:The remarkable success of the 2024 television series Shogun is only the latest example of popular fascination with Japan’s historical warriors\, the samurai. Despite all this attention\, the samurai remain puzzling for many people: products of both history and myth who have been repeatedly reinvented and used to explain everything from Japanese business practices to the purported uniqueness of Japanese baseball. Who were these warriors? Drawing examples from the complicated history of the samurai\, this talk will answer that question and explore why they have become such an enduring and popular symbol of Japan. \nDr. Dennis J. Frost is the Wen Chao Chen Professor of East Asian Social Sciences at Kalamazoo College\, where he teaches courses on the entire scope of premodern\, modern\, and contemporary East Asian history. He received his Ph.D. in 2007 from Columbia University\, specializing in modern Japanese history. He has written widely on Japanese history\, including his books Seeing Stars: Sports Celebrity\, Identity\, and Body Culture in Modern Japan\, and More Than Medals: A History of the Paralympics and Disability Sports in Postwar Japan. \nAll hybrid events will be livestreamed to our YouTube page and can be found under the “Live” tab. Recordings of select past events are available on YouTube as well. No registration is necessary in order to join in virtually.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-exploring-common-myths-about-the-samurai/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241218T150000
DTSTAMP:20241014T183105Z
CREATED:20241010T115846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T183105Z
UID:10000745-1734530400-1734534000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: The Friday Night Club: A Novel of Artist Hilma af Klint and Her Creative Circle
DESCRIPTION:by Sofia Lundberg\, Alyson Richman\, and M.J. Rose \nWith alternating storylines set in early 1900s Sweden and present-day New York City\, this historical fiction book considers the enduring power of Hilma af Klint’s art. Hilma\, along with four female friends\, collectively known as The Five\, gather together on Friday nights to perform seances in the hopes of receiving mystic visions. These visions would be messages from spirits who would help guide their artistic potential. In the present day\, Eben Elliott is bringing the Hilma af Klint art exhibition to The Guggenheim Museum.  During this process\, Eben begins to uncover questions about The Five and the art they created. As Eben continues his research he puts his professional and personal life at risk. Threads of history\, passion\, and destiny are woven together in this story that explores art\, creativity\, and the power of relationships.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-the-friday-night-club-a-novel-of-artist-hilma-af-klint-and-her-creative-circle/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,In the Museum
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241220
DTSTAMP:20241023T112036Z
CREATED:20241023T111634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T112036Z
UID:10000761-1734566400-1734652799@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Bridges Access for All
DESCRIPTION:As part of the KIA’s mission to cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan\, we are proud to be working with Art Bridges Foundation to increase access to museums and foster engagement with local audiences. Enjoy free general admission at the KIA every fourth Thursday of the month\, featuring extended hours thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-bridges-access-for-all/
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:20241222T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241222T143000
DTSTAMP:20241219T160415Z
CREATED:20241008T200304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T160415Z
UID:10000729-1734874200-1734877800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Tour: Highlights of 100 years
DESCRIPTION:Exceptional docent-guided gallery tours are on Sundays at 1:30pm. Gain a fresh perspective on selected artworks\, or re-engage your excitement around the permanent collection. Tours are included with admission and meet in the lobby; no reservations are required.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-tour-highlights-of-100-years-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sunday-tours.webp
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