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SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Sourced from the ‘Zoo
DESCRIPTION:During this special hour-long Gallery Gathering\, join us for a gallery walkthrough with members of our local community who have contributed items to the Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition. Presenters include Anthony Hamilton and Ben Zylman\, Olivia Mendoza\, James Palmore\, Leasia Posey\, Sara Rio\, Millard Southern\, and Kris Walker. Gallery stools will be available.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sourced-from-the-zoo/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Gathering
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SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Modern Dance in Rehearsal
DESCRIPTION:Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers is proud to be in collaboration with the Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra for a unique offering of music and movement titled Sound in Motion. Sound in Motion will include new choreographic works by Marisa Bianan\, the recently appointed Artistic Director\, along with a selection from the Wellspring repertoire choreographed by founder Cori Terry. The program will feature exhilarating choreography to Philip Glass\, Lou Harrison\, and Paul Hindemith compositions\, as well as music from Stephan Koncz and Maurice Ravel. Sound in Motion will take place on Sunday\, April 27 at 3 p.m. in the Dalton Recital Hall\, located on the WMU campus at 1300 Theatre Drive.   \nDuring this special offsite ArtBreak event\, Wellspring warmly invites you to the Cori Terry Theatre for an exclusive glimpse into their preparations for this collaboration. Join us for an intimate open rehearsal with the dancers\, followed by a ten-minute Q&A session with both the dancers and the Wellspring/KSO administrative teams. \nThe Cori Terry Theatre\, formerly known as the Wellspring Theatre\, is located on the second floor of the Epic Center at 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall. Free 90-minute parking is available in the Epic Center ramp\, and street parking is also available nearby.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/modern-dance-in-rehearsal/
LOCATION:The Cori Terry Theatre\, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall\, Kalamazoo\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Reading: The Great KIA Book Swap
DESCRIPTION:As part of our community collaboration around the Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition\, the KIA is hosting several Thursday evening events centered around selected exhibition themes. On April 10\, join us for a free book swap in celebration of the themes of literature and sustainability! \nBring your gently-used books to the KIA for this special swap event. Connect with other book lovers in the Kalamazoo community\, browse the selection of books brought in by other participants\, and take home some new-to-you books to love. Bookworms will partake in an evening of conversation\, light refreshments\, and live music provided by Dylan Tolbert. \nFor each book you bring in before 7pm\, receive a raffle ticket for your chance to win prizes provided by the KIA Gallery Shop and our community partners at Kazoo Books and this is a bookstore/Bookbug! The raffle will take place at 7\, and books will be accepted until 7:30 p.m. \nMany thanks to the Friends of the Kalamazoo Public Library\, Kazoo Books\, and this is a bookstore/Bookbug for their support of this event! \n 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sustainable-reading-the-great-kia-book-swap/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Sourced from the ‘Zoo: Epic Explorations
DESCRIPTION:During this ArtBreak\, we again venture beyond the campus of the KIA to visit community partners in the Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition! This time\, we will be visiting the Black Arts and Cultural Center and the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo for gallery walkthroughs! Come explore the Sourced from the ‘Zoo submissions on display in these stunning downtown gallery spaces.  \nThe Black Arts and Cultural Center is located on the first floor of the Epic Center at 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall\, and the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo is located on the second floor. Free 90-minute parking is available in the Epic Center ramp\, and street parking is also available nearby.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sourced-from-the-zoo-epic-explorations/
LOCATION:Black Arts and Cultural Center\, 359 S. Kalamazoo Mall\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak
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SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Wellness and Personal Enrichment Sampler
DESCRIPTION:One of the themes from Sourced from the ‘Zoo explores self-care and well-being. This event invites you to drop in and sample different activities at your own pace to find lasting habits that can contribute to a healthier\, more balanced life. With activities led by several Kirk Newman Art School instructors\, you’ll have opportunities to sample a variety of school offerings – all for free! \n  \nSchedule of offerings \n6:00 – 8:00 pm \n  \nLobby \n\nExplore tools to easily organize your tasks or thoughts with bullet journaling\nSlow down with coloring sheets and investigate different coloring tools\n\n  \nSourced from the ‘Zoo exhibit \n\nEnjoy the world music of Samuel Nalangira\nLearn basic sketching techniques and gain inspiration from artwork in the galleries with Hank Mattson\nExplore origami folding techniques and create paper figures with Aerick B.\n\n  \nMeader Fine Arts Library \n\nLearn about and write ekphrastic poetry (poetry about art) with Elizabeth Kerlikowske\n\n  \nAuditorium  \n\nExplore the meditative practice of sound immersion with Kara Markovich\nExperience yoga through slow movement\, static poses\, and breathing techniques with Patra Ryder\n\nThese two experiences will be offered on a rotating basis throughout the event.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wellness-and-personal-enrichment-sampler/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening
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SUMMARY:KIA Tiny Art Show
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition\, we are turning the spotlight onto you! All are welcome to stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library on Saturday\, April 19th from 11am-3pm to make a miniature masterpiece. Use a 3 x 3 canvas and acrylic paints to create a tiny work of art to be displayed in the library windows. Art will be available for pickup following the Arts Fair. This event is family-friendly. All materials will be provided.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/kia-tiny-art-show/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Museum,Special Events
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