Free July at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Enjoy free admission all month long as we celebrate 101 years!
KALAMAZOO—July 1, 2025
The mission of the KIA is to promote and cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan. We believe the arts are for everyone; they inspire, fulfill, and transform. Offering free admission at the KIA ensures all individuals, regardless of finances, can experience the wonderful works in our permanent galleries and featured exhibitions. Free July removes barriers and opens doors to inspiration, learning, and connection, whether someone is a lifelong art enthusiast or just wants to explore and reflect. Free July is so much more than a promotion, it is an invitation to everyone in the community!
While visiting the KIA stop into our Gallery Shop for the perfect gift or unique piece from our display of local artist’s works. Thanks to our generous sponsors, Free July is made possible by DeNooyer Chevrolet and Your West Michigan Chevy Dealers, Jim and Carol Carter, Bronson, and Our Family.
Another exciting promotion throughout the month is our July Membership Drive. New members will receive 2 months of KIA membership FREE (14 months for the price of 12). Current members who renew their membership during the month of July will also receive this offer.
Exhibitions in July, 2025
Leo Villareal: Interstellar
2025 West Michigan Area Show
Ink Rhapsody: The Art of Lingnan Masters In Hong Kong (Opens July 12)
Extended Hours on Thursdays
Enjoy free general 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. Learn more at https://www.kiarts.org/july/
About the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Since 1924, the KIA has offered its visitors the opportunity to enjoy and create art. The KIA’s permanent collection holds more than 4,600 objects across a wide spectrum of media, and the museum presents 10-15 exhibitions annually in its ten galleries. In addition to its exhibition spaces, the museum houses the KIA Gallery Shop, which sells pieces by international artisans and local and regional artists, a multi-media auditorium, a publicly accessible library, an interactive children’s gallery, and the Kirk Newman Art School (KNAS). KNAS has nurtured the creative passions of tens of thousands of students around the region, state, and beyond, annually welcoming more than 3,400 enrollments. Students of all ages engage with our talented and committed faculty as a part of an exciting fine arts curriculum that includes ceramics, sculpture, jewelry, drawing/painting, printmaking, fiber, photography, glass fusing and enrichment program.
Expanded offerings, collaborations, and outreach will celebrate 100 years of excellence in the arts and bring the KIA’s unparalleled resources to a wider audience than ever before. These special initiatives will give back to the community in appreciation for 100 years of growth, and deepen the ability of all Kalamazooans to find joy, learn from one another, and grow. Through close listening and renewed creativity, the anniversary will illuminate the pathway for the Institute’s next 100 years. For more information, visit www.kiarts.org.