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  • Explore & Discover
    • Exhibitions
    • Collection
    • Calendar
    • KIA Arts Fair 2026
    • Museum Tours
  • Educate & Learn
    • Kirk Newman Art School
    • Programs
    • Art Library
    • Docents
    • Educator Resources
    • Student Exhibitions
    • Grandchildren Interactive Gallery
    • KIA Press Room
  • Join & Give
    • Membership
    • Donate
    • Adopt a Work of Art
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    • Donor Wall
    • Annual Gala
  • Connect & Visit
    • Plan Your Visit
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West Michigan Area Show Events

2026 West Michigan Area Show Awards Night and Members’ Preview

By Jeremy BronsonMarch 17, 2026

The work of West Michigan’s talented artistic community is on view during the annual West Michigan Area Show. Opening to the public on Friday, May 29, this crowd-pleasing annual juried exhibition…

Gallery Gathering: West Michigan Area Show

By KIAAdminMarch 17, 2026

Tour the West Michigan Area Show with some of the talented local artists whose work is included in the exhibition! During this extended Gallery Gathering, we will hear from artists…

ArtBreak: Curating At The End Of The World: An Apocalyptic Manifesto

By KIAAdminMarch 17, 2026

What does it mean to curate as we live through apocalyptic times? Join our 2026 West Michigan Area Show juror, Dr. Xuxa Rodríguez, as she shares about her curatorial practice…

2026 West Michigan Area Show Opening Day

By Jeremy BronsonMarch 3, 2026

The work of West Michigan’s talented artistic community is on view during the annual West Michigan Area Show. This crowd-pleasing annual juried exhibition was carefully curated from more than 300 submitted entries,…

Bring a Friend: West Michigan Area Show Tour

By Jeremy BronsonAugust 7, 2025

KIA Members can bring a friend and participate in a guided gallery tour of the West Michigan Area Show on Friday, August 22nd from 5:15 – 6:15pm. Join our Associate…

ArtBreak: West Michigan Area Show Artist Highlight

By KIAAdminJune 13, 2025

During this special ArtBreak event, we will be touring the West Michigan Area Show with some of the talented local artists whose work is included in the exhibition! Learn more…

Gallery Gathering: West Michigan Area Show

By KIAAdminJune 13, 2025

Tour the West Michigan Area Show with some of the talented local artists whose work is included in the exhibition! During this extended Gallery Gathering, learn more about Dan Giancaspro’s…

Artful Evening: WMAS Juror’s Talk with Dr. Hubert Massey

By KIAAdminMarch 21, 2025

Join us for an inspiring evening with acclaimed Detroit artist Dr. Hubert Massey, the 2025 juror for the West Michigan Area Show. Massey is renowned for his large-scale public murals…

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