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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Calling all art lovers and poets! Join us for our next Gallery Gathering as we discuss Richard Mayhew's Mohawk Hills with Jessica Sundstrom, Learning and Outreach Manager for the Art Museum at Grand Valley State University. Guests will be invited to delve into Mayhew's striking painting via ekphrastic and blackout poetry. Using rich colors to… |
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Join us for a colorful autumn adventure through the galleries! We’ll explore artworks that capture the magic of fall. Along the way, we’ll look for warm colors, interesting textures, and hidden surprises that celebrate the beauty of the season. Bring your imagination and get ready to see autumn through the eyes of artists! |
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Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 - 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries. |
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Learn and create with us during an interactive ArtBreak that will highlight the power of sharing stories and experiences in order to unite communities! “The Rope Project” began in 2017 as an alternative arts initiative woven together by Education for the Arts’ visual teaching artists, whose hope was to bring students across the county together… |
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Join us on Thursday, October 9 from 8am–noon for High School Portfolio Day! This event is free to attend and open to all high school junior and senior art students. Representatives from several Midwest colleges and universities will be available to meet with students to review their portfolios and offer admissions advice. Registration is strongly…
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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Discover the beauty and expression of Chinese ink painting! Start the evening by exploring Ink Rhapsody: The Art of the Lingnan Masters in Hong Kong and get inspired by the dynamic brushwork. Then bring your ideas to life with a fun, hands-on art activity. Ink painting will be offered for ages 8 and older. This… |
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KIA Members are invited to join us at a Members’ Reception for Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper and preview of the Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Review. Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper was organized by Meher McArthur and is toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC Thank you to our…
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All are welcome at the public reception for the KIA's two newest exhibitions: Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper and the Kirk Newman Art School (KNAS) Faculty Review. About Washi Transformed: Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper presents over 30 highly textured two-dimensional works, expressive sculptures, and dramatic installations that explore the astonishing… |
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This October, Art Detectives will explore the wonders of fall! We’ll read a charming story about some hesitant leaves who aren’t quite ready to change colors and let go. Then, we’ll search the galleries for autumn-themed art and create our own leaf-inspired creation. |
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Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 - 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries. |
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by Sanaka Hiiragi About the Book: The Lantern of Lost Memories tells the story of Mr. Hirasaki’s magical photo studio, a gateway to the afterlife where the departed revisit their memories through a “spinning lantern.” Guests—including a kind yakuza, a devoted teacher, and a young girl—relive their past and choose one cherished moment to photograph.… |
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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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Chinese, Korean, and Japanese artists have been painting pictures of birds for more than 1000 years. With an estimated 50 billion birds flying around us all the time, this comes as little surprise. Birders, who partake in one of the globe’s fastest-growing, multi-generational pastimes, know our feathered friends offer endless variety and incredible beauty. During… |
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In celebration of Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper, visit the library to make your own bookmark using colorful washi tape and book pages. All supplies will be provided. Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper was organized by Meher McArthur and is toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC |
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Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 - 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries. |
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The Kalamazoo Book Arts Center functions as a creative public space where artists and book enthusiasts of all kinds gather to celebrate the collaborative arts of the book, including papermaking, printmaking, letterpress, bookbinding, and creative writing. KBAC preserves and employs traditional technologies while combining them with contemporary ideas and techniques. During this off-site ArtBreak, we… |
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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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Join us for College Night at the KIA, an after-hours event designed for college students. Enjoy free food, a live DJ, interactive games, and chances to win prizes while exploring the museum in a fun and engaging way. This is a unique opportunity to experience the KIA through art, music, and connection. Admission is completely… |
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Join us at the KIA on October 25th for a spectacular evening as we honor Joy and Tim Light and raise vital funds for the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. The event has sold out, but you can still support the event by making a donation in honor of Joy & Tim Light. |
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Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 - 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries. |
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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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KIA Members are invited to bring a friend and participate in a guided gallery tour of Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper on Thursday, October 30 from 5:15–6:15pm. Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper was organized by Meher McArthur and is toured by International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC Thank you to our…
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As part of our Free Thursdays initiative, the KIA is proud to feature Deborah Ann Percy and Arnold Johnston in our Gallery Shop Artist Feature on Thursday, October 30, from 6–8pm. Percy and Johnston are writers, performers, and translators whose creative talents span a variety of forms. Their work reflects a deep appreciation for language,… |
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