Future: REMIX
Show off your fabulous footwear and join us at the KIA for an evening of fun and connection with DJs spinning, cash bar, savory bites and sweet treats, dancing and…
Events associated with Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
Artful Evening: Sneaker Culture Night
Join us for Sneaker Culture Night featuring music, food, raffle prizes, a low-mess hands-on art project, and an engaging presentation. Wear your favorite sneakers and make your way to the…
Book Discussion: Sneaker Marauders: Poems by Ran Walker and Van G. Garrett
This short collaboration celebrates sneaker culture through poetry. Consisting of two parts, part one is a micro saga-in verse about a quest to find sneakers but yields an even great…
Library Activity: Mini Origami Shoes
Inspired by the innovation and history of sneakers, we will provide origami paper to fold your own mini shoe! A variety of styles and difficulty levels will be provided. Check…
Artful Evening: Future Now
Join us for a special Artful Evening with Elizabeth Semmelhack, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum in Toronto! Semmelhack is the curator of Future Now: Virtual Sneakers…
ArtBreak: Steps through Time: A Retrospective of Shoes
As we celebrate the future of shoes, it can be fascinating to look back to see where we have already been. During this ArtBreak talk, fashion historian and professor Iris…
Artful Evening: Artist’s Talk with Wilson W. Smith III
Meet a living legend in the world of of shoe design! During this Artful Evening, Wilson W. Smith III will speak about his prolific career in the athletic footwear industry.…
Museum Explorers: Homeschool Family Program at the KIA and Kalamazoo Valley Museum
Homeschool families are invited to learn, create, and explore at the KIA and the Kalamazoo Valley Museum (KVM). This collaborative event offers interactive activities designed to promote interdisciplinary learning, creativity,…
ArtBreak: Virtual Artist’s Talk with Nick La Marca
During this virtual ArtBreak, learn more about Nick La Marca, the multimedia artist whose Sole Lines installation is on view in the KIA lobby. La Marca is an artist and…
Explore and Create Night: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
Put on your favorite pair of shoes and join us for a special night celebrating the artistry of footwear. Join us for a Gallery Gathering in Future Now: Virtual Sneakers…