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Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
  • Explore & Discover
    • Exhibitions
    • Collection
    • Calendar
    • KIA Arts Fair 2025
    • Museum Tours
  • Educate & Learn
    • Kirk Newman Art School
    • Programs
    • Docent Resources
    • Art Library
    • Educator Resources
    • Student Exhibitions
    • Grandchildren Interactive Gallery
    • KIA Press Room
  • Join & Give
    • Membership
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Sponsor
    • Donor Wall
  • Connect & Visit
    • Plan Your Visit
    • Calendar
    • Gallery Shop
    • Rentals & Private Events

Kirk Newman Art School

The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts organizes classes geared toward teaching students a wide array of skills, including drawing, creative writing, ceramics, and printmaking. With our extensive scholarship program and membership discounts, we’re confident that everyone in our community can take advantage of our offerings.


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RESIDENCY PROGRAM

The nine-month residency is designed for aspiring artists who want to grow and strengthen their art practice in a supportive community, with access to professional studio facilities and guidance.

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SCHOLARSHIPS

To better serve the community and promote an appreciation for the arts, the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts offers a number of scholarships to students in need.

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FACULTY

The faculty at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts is steadfastly committed to furthering the area’s access to art education, history, and more. With a large number of teachers on staff, we offer classes in all media for students of all ages.

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TEAM BUILDING

We will customize a rewarding opportunity for your team to work together in a relaxed, studio atmosphere with an experienced artist/instructor on either individual art pieces or a group work of art.

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ABOUT

We are a community-based, non-degree art school offering classes for children through adults year-round in four terms.

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Museum closed Mondays & Tuesdays.

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Enjoy free general admission and extended hours until 8pm on Thursdays. Generous support provided by the Art Bridges Foundation's Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund.

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