KALAMAZOO—May 14, 2026
The KIA Arts Fair in Bronson Park will feature nearly 150 fine artists in 12 distinct mediums presenting their jaw dropping, one of a kind works of fine art to collect, wear, and use.
Throughout Friday and Saturday you can partake in strolling, shopping, live music, kids’ activities, food truck cuisine, artist demonstrations led by the Kirk Newman Art School, and free gallery admissions at the KIA.
Shop a wide selection of fine artists working in a variety of mediums including:
- Jewelry, Precious & Non-Precious
- Photography, Digital Media
- Drawing, Pastels & Prints
- 2D & 3D Mixed Media
- Metal, Sculpture
- Fiber, Leather
- Ceramics
- Painting
- Wood
- Glass & more!
“The 75th KIA Arts Fair is both a celebration of our history and a reflection of our future. For generations, this event has made art accessible, supported artists, and energized downtown Kalamazoo. It’s also a powerful reminder of the role the arts play in bringing people together, fostering creativity, and strengthening our region. As a community-focused art institution, we’re proud to continue that legacy—inspiring new audiences, celebrating artists, and helping to shape the vibrancy of our city.” says Michelle Hargrave, Executive Director of the KIA.
The KIA is proud to celebrate and be a part of JumpstART Summer weekend featuring the KIA Arts Fair, Art on the Mall, the Do Dah Parade and Kalamazoo Pride. Join us in Bronson Park for an unforgettable celebration of creativity, community, and the power of the arts for our milestone 75th KIA Arts Fair!
For more information about the 75th Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Fair, or to sponsor or volunteer at the event visit https://www.kiarts.org/arts-fair/
Photo by Colleen Woolpert
About the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Founded in 1924, the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA) is a nationally accredited art museum and community art school that brings people together through creativity, learning, and shared experience. Each year, more than 100,000 visitors explore 10–15 rotating exhibitions across the museum’s 10 galleries, drawn from a permanent collection of more than 4,600 works spanning American, European, Asian, and contemporary art.
Beyond the galleries, the KIA is a place where art is not only viewed but made. The Kirk Newman Art School (KNAS) welcomes more than 3,400 enrollments annually, offering hands-on instruction in ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, drawing and painting, printmaking, fiber, photography, glass fusing, and enrichment programs for all ages. Students learn directly from professional artists and educators in a dynamic, studio-based environment.
The museum campus also includes a multi-media auditorium, a publicly accessible art library, an interactive children’s gallery, and the KIA Gallery Shop featuring work by local, regional, and international artists.
Through exhibitions, education, and community partnerships, the KIA serves as a cultural anchor for Southwest Michigan — a place where art sparks curiosity, strengthens connection, and inspires new ways of seeing. Learn more at kiarts.org.