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SUMMARY:Art Detectives: We're All Works of Art by Mark Sperring
DESCRIPTION:In May\, Art Detectives will be on the case\, searching for how artists show people in their artwork. We’ll read a book about different artistic styles\, hunt for faces and figures in the permanent collection\, and finish by creating our own portrait masterpiece to take home. Arty will be on vacation in June\, July\, and August. Please join us again in September when Arty has returned.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-were-all-works-of-art-by-mark-sperring/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T142022Z
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SUMMARY:Dress Code: Edward Hopper\, Urban Solitude\, and the Clothing of Modern Life
DESCRIPTION:Explore the artwork of Edward Hopper in this lecture by Dr. James Denison\, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and Kalamazoo College. Denison’s presentation will consider the use of fashion in Edward Hopper’s paintings of urban American life\, interpreting his simplified representations of clothes as a strategy crucial to the sense of isolation and emotional restraint often associated with his work. Hopper’s paintings of the 1920’s\, ’30s\, and ’40s only represent a limited portion of the fashion landscape of the era\, a potent choice given the widely held notion that his pictures thematize the psychological experience of modern life. \nA native of the DC area and a graduate of Bowdoin College\, James completed his PhD in art history at the University of Michigan\, where he wrote a thesis on the connections between the Stieglitz Circle and racism in the interwar U.S. In 2023 he joined Kalamazoo College and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts as a postdoctoral fellow.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/dress-code-edward-hopper-urban-solitude-and-the-clothing-of-modern-life/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260507T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20260317T141809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T183824Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: From Cobalt to Indigo: The Power of Blue in East Asia
DESCRIPTION:Immerse yourself in shades of blue as we explore selected works from the exhibition From Cobalt to Indigo: The Power of Blue in East Asia\, on view in the Joy Light Gallery through July 12. Together we will learn more about the cultural significance and wide-reaching influence of the color blue in the art of East Asia.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-from-cobalt-to-indigo-the-power-of-blue-in-east-asia/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260501T113000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20260317T141616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T141834Z
UID:10001262-1777633200-1777635000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walks: Looking at Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Spring is creeping closer\, and we’re ready to get outside. Until it warms up\, join us for a stroll through the permanent collection to enjoy some sunny landscapes and think ahead to brighter days. We’ll discover how artists represent the natural world and have fun with a few gallery activities along the way.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walks-looking-at-landscapes/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Wonder Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T142331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T185845Z
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SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Steps through Time: A Retrospective of Shoes
DESCRIPTION: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 Carney Cooper will offer an overview of notable and special shoe designs throughout time\, discussing history\, significance\, function\, and design. \nCooper is a fashion historian\, currently teaching at Western Michigan University and managing the Historic Garment Collection. She received her BA in Fashion Design and Merchandising from Dominican University in River Forest\, IL\, and her Graduate Certificate in History from WMU.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-steps-through-time-a-retrospective-of-shoes/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,Future Now
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260416T193000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T142144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260408T133057Z
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SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Artist's Talk with Wilson W. Smith III
DESCRIPTION:Meet a living legend in the world of shoe design! During this Artful Evening\, Wilson W. Smith III will speak about his prolific career in the athletic footwear industry. The first Black designer for Nike\, Smith has created shoes for Michael Jordan\, Andre Agassi\, Serena Williams\, and many more. After a 41-year career with the company\, Smith retired as the Manager of Design Education with Nike’s Blue-Ribbon Studio in 2025. His work has been recognized with a number of prestigious awards\, including Nike’s inaugural Design Achievement Award in 2019. In 2024\, Detroit’s Pensole Lewis College\, the nation’s only design-focused HBCU\, dedicated the Wilson W. Smith III Footwear Design Studio. Join us to learn more about the passion and artistry that have driven Smith’s remarkable career and his life’s work in design and education. \nFollowing his talk\, Smith will be joined by Dr. D’Wayne Edwards for a discussion and Q&A. With a prominent career in the footwear design industry spanning more than 32 years\, Dr. Edwards has worked with L.A. Gear\, Nike\, and Jordan. He is the founder of Pensole Lewis College of Business and Design\, the preeminent footwear design school in the world\, and has taught and lectured at premier schools\, including ArtCenter\, Parsons\, MIT\, and Harvard. \nThis Artful Evening is made possible by generous support from:\n \n \n \nRichmond Institute for Design + Innovation
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-artists-talk-with-wilson-w-smith-iii/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening,Free,Future Now
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T150000
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CREATED:20251219T142014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T200929Z
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Mona's Eyes by Thomas Schlesser
DESCRIPTION:When ten year old Mona experiences a sudden\, brief loss of sight\, her grandfather Henry decides to give her a gallery of artworks to visit in her mind as she faces potential permanent blindness. Through fifty-two weekly trips to museums in Paris\, Mona receives an emotional art history education. Art lessons become tied to life lessons on love\, fear\, and beauty. Their relationship strengthens as Henry gives Mona more than a deep appreciation of art.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-monas-eyes-by-thomas-schlesser/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T133000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T141851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T183014Z
UID:10001244-1776254400-1776259800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Museum Explorers: Homeschool Family Program at the KIA and Kalamazoo Valley Museum
DESCRIPTION: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\, and an appreciation for art\, history\, and science. This event highlights the Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks exhibit. Bring your creativity and wear your favorite shoes! This event is included with the cost of KIA admission. View admission prices at kiarts.org/connect-visit/plan-your-visit. \nWednesday\, April 15\, 2026  \n\n10 to 11:30am Kalamazoo Valley Museum\nNoon to 1:30pm Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\n\n \nRegister Here\n \nKIA Schedule\nDrop-in Art Projects\, All Ages\, from Noon-1:15: \n\nMy Shoes\, My Story\nPaper Shoe Sculpture\nShoe Charm Shrinky Dinks\n\nGuided Tours of Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks Exhibit\, All Ages: \n\n12:15pm \n12:45pm\n\nStorytime in Meader Fine Arts Library\, Ages 3-6: \n\n12:30pm – What Kind of Shoes Does a Hippopotamus Choose? by Kat Maconie\n\nCheck out a Gallery Go Bag from Meader Fine Arts Library to learn more about all of the art at the KIA! \n  \nKVM Schedule  \nDrop-In Activities\, All Ages\, from 10 to 11:30am  \nGuided Learning Opportunities from 10-11:30 a.m: \n\nEarly Learning Table\, Ages 3-6\nSTEM Project\, All Ages\nInnovation Lab\, All Ages\n\nPlanetarium Show\, All Ages: \n\n10:15-10:45am\n11:00-11:30am\n\nLunch space available at KVM 11:30am-noon.\nQuiet sensory space available at KVM 10am-noon \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/museum-explorers-homeschool-family-program-at-the-kalamazoo-institute-of-arts-and-kalamazoo-valley-museum-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Future Now
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T141659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T183707Z
UID:10001251-1775903400-1775908800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: Blue: A History of the Color as Deep as the Sea and as Wide as the Sky by Nana Ekua Brew-Hammond
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to explore the color blue with Art Detectives this April! We’ll read a book that shows how artists discovered and used blue throughout history. Then we’ll explore the exhibition From Cobalt to Indigo: The Power of Blue in East Asia to see how East Asian artists use blue in their creations. After our gallery adventure\, we’ll make our own brilliant blue artwork to take home.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-blue-a-history-of-the-color-as-deep-as-the-sea-and-as-wide-as-the-sky-by-nana-ekua-brew-hammond/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260409T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T141515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T175152Z
UID:10001243-1775757600-1775764800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:The Great KIA Book Swap
DESCRIPTION:The Great KIA Book Swap returns! Bring up to 10 gently-used books to the KIA to trade for new-to-you titles! \nMusic and refreshments will be provided. Enter a raffle for great prizes from our sponsors! Receive one raffle ticket per book\, with a limit of 10 tickets per person. You must be present at the time of the drawing to win raffle prizes. \nPlease no textbooks\, encyclopedias\, magazines\, or used activity books. Books should be in good physical condition—no moldy\, torn\, or damaged books. Keep in mind that this is a book swap\, so bring books in the condition that you would want to receive. \nDrop your books off early to receive extra raffle tickets and skip the check-in line! Bring them to the KIA between 12:00-3:00pm on Wednesday\, April 8\, for five extra raffle tickets. \nMany thanks to our sponsors and community partners: Friends of the Kalamazoo Public Library\, Kazoo Books\, and this is a bookstore & Bookbug.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-swap/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Future Now,Library,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260408T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T141326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T202804Z
UID:10001242-1775649600-1775653200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Virtual Artist's Talk with Nick La Marca
DESCRIPTION: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 documentarian working across photography and installation. Born and raised in the Bronx\, his practice is deeply informed by the city’s cultural vibrancy and diversity. La Marca’s work engages art and design as forms of social practice\, using creativity as a bridge between personal narrative\, community histories\, and broader societal issues. At the core of his projects is a commitment to recognition and research–illuminating local or “micro” concerns and situating them within larger cultural or economic frameworks. His installations and photographic works often serve as platforms for dialogue\, highlighting how lived experiences intersect with questions of value\, identity\, and community. Through this approach\, La Marca positions art as both a document and an agent of change\, underscoring its ability to connect creativity with social responsibility.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-virtual-artists-talk-with-nick-la-marca/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,Future Now
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T113000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T141153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T141153Z
UID:10001241-1775214000-1775215800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Into the Indigo!
DESCRIPTION:This April\, we’re taking a blue adventure through From Cobalt to Indigo: The Power of Blue in East Asia! From prints to pottery\, we’ll find out how artists from East Asia create beautiful blues and use them in their amazing artworks.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-into-the-indigo/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Wonder Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T193000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T141006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T165408Z
UID:10001240-1775152800-1775158200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Explore and Create Night: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
DESCRIPTION: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 to Cutting Edge Kicks at 5:30 before we kick off Explore and Create Night at 6pm. Continue to explore the exhibition and then create your own shoe-inspired artworks while enjoying some sweet treats. Come explore how design\, craft\, and imagination come together—one step at a time. This evening is appropriate for all ages. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/explore-and-create-night-future-now-virtual-sneakers-to-cutting-edge-kicks/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Now,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T140744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T165415Z
UID:10001239-1775151000-1775152800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Future Now for Families
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly exploration of some of the shoes featured in Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks! All ages are welcome to join in the conversation as we observe shoe designs of the past\, present\, and future. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-future-now-for-families/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Future Now,Gallery Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T140502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T140502Z
UID:10001238-1774440000-1774443600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: The Art and Life of Hughie Lee-Smith
DESCRIPTION:Hughie Lee-Smith was a 20th century African American painter and art instructor. Growing up in the Midwest\, he created a prolific collection of paintings that predominantly featured figures in urban and rural settings. Lee-Smith’s often enigmatic works explored themes of isolation\, expectation\, and loneliness. Regrettably\, he was not as well recognized as many of his contemporaries. During this ArtBreak talk\, learn more about this remarkable artist with KIA docent Dr. Sam Grossman\, then visit our lower level galleries to view Lee-Smith’s The Spectators. \nDr. Sam Grossman is a long-time docent of the KIA. He also is a frequent instructor with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute\, teaching a variety of topics. Sam is a retired pediatrician; prior to medical school\, he was an associate professor of theatre arts.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-the-art-and-life-of-hughie-lee-smith/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T140257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T165423Z
UID:10001237-1774090800-1774105200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Library Activity: Shoe Bookmarks
DESCRIPTION:Mark your reading place in style using a shoe bookmark! We will provide all of the materials to make a bookmark to take home. Take inspiration from the exhibition on view Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks\, shoes in literature\, or be your own creative designer! The librarian will have some templates on hand to help you get started. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/library-activity-shoe-bookmarks/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Future Now,Library
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T135701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T135701Z
UID:10001235-1773842400-1773846000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
DESCRIPTION:Alabama\, 1973. When nurse Civil Townsend begins work at the Montgomery Family Planning Clinic\, her goal is to care for her African American community. Among her patients are two poor\, young Black girls\, Erica and India. Civil learns that a terrible medical procedure has been inflicted on the girls without their consent and reports the crime. This historical fiction novel is inspired by true events and is the Kalamazoo Public Library Reading Together selection.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-take-my-hand-by-dolen-perkins-valdez/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T135533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T153446Z
UID:10001234-1773486000-1773496800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Community Day: Cool Kicks
DESCRIPTION:Step into a day all about shoes! Wear your favorite pair for fun photo ops. Discover incredible footwear in Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting Edge Kicks and then get creative with shoe inspired art projects. \nHave shoes that need some flair? Bring them along and stop by the auditorium between 12:30 and 1:30pm to decorate\, bedazzle\, or totally reinvent them! Supplies will be provided. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/community-day-cool-kicks/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Future Now,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T135343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T165431Z
UID:10001233-1773484200-1773489600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: Kicks by Van G. Garrett
DESCRIPTION:Grab your favorite pair of sneakers and come along for March Art Detectives! We’ll explore Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks\, enjoy a story about amazing footwear\, and spot some eye-catching shoes in the galleries. Afterward\, Wellspring dancers will help us get up and groove in our cool kicks. \nWe won’t make a project during Art Detectives this time—but if you still want to create\, hang around for Community Day! \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-kicks-by-van-g-garrett/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,Future Now
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T135116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T165437Z
UID:10001232-1773338400-1773343800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Sneakerheadz
DESCRIPTION:Sneakerheadz is a 2015 documentary film that explores the global subculture of sneaker collecting. The film examines the cultural impact of sneakers\, from their origins in sports and hip-hop to their status as high-value\, collectible art pieces. Directed by David T. Friendly and Mick Partridge\, Sneakerheadz takes a comprehensive look at the lives of sneaker collectors across the world\, from New York to Tokyo. Viewers are advised that this film includes some discussion of violent crime. Sneakerheadz is distributed by Swank Motion Pictures\, Inc.\, and has a runtime of one hour and thirteen minutes.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/film-screening-sneakerheadz/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films,Free,Future Now
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T134928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T145949Z
UID:10001231-1773230400-1773234000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Pysanky Eggs: A Traditional Eastern European Folk Art
DESCRIPTION:Join Jozefa Rogocki for an artist’s talk and demonstration of the intricate art of pysanky eggs\, a traditional folk art practiced in various regions of Poland\, Ukraine\, and other Slavic countries. During this ArtBreak\, Rogocki will share her process for decorating these colorful eggs by applying a wax-and-dye batik process. She will demonstrate tools and techniques; discuss the history\, myths\, and traditional symbols engaged by this unique art form; and share a variety of designs that include contemporary interpretations of archetypal symbols. \nJozefa Rogocki is an artist from the UK with Polish heritage and has lived in the US for 25 years. She recently received an Arts Midwest Culture Bearers Award for her extensive work continuing and sharing the traditional folk art of pysanky eggs. She regularly teaches classes and attends local art fairs and festivals demonstrating this beautiful art form to audiences of all ages.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-pysanky-eggs-a-traditional-eastern-european-folk-art/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T134755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T151830Z
UID:10001230-1772895600-1772899200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:RADFest Community Dance & Drumming Jam
DESCRIPTION:Join RADFest\, hosted by Wellspring\, for a Community Dance & Drumming Jam! This movement and music celebration welcomes everyone—whether you consider yourself a dancer or not—to explore movement through open improvisation scores with live music\, or to simply observe and enjoy the magic of dancing and drumming. The session will feature movement facilitation by Carolyn Pampalone Rabbers and live music provided by The Druid Drummer. \nCarolyn Pampalone Rabbers is the Executive Artistic Director and founder of CPR Dance: Inhale Movement in Southwest Michigan. She is an Instructional Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University\, on faculty at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp\, and has taught at Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University. She can be seen as ‘Abby’ in Moondance (2020) and has performed for Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers\, Coldplay\, Omi\, Starbucks\, and more. \nAn unorthodox solo percussion act from Kalamazoo\, the Druid Drummer creates primal soundscapes that serve as self-expression and as a call to the audience’s own inner rhythm. His performances have been described as “the human spirit embodied as sound.” \nTo register for this free program\, visit the RAD Fest ticketing site.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/radfest-community-dance-drumming-jam/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Now,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T113000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T134631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T000645Z
UID:10001229-1772794800-1772796600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Art of the Shoe
DESCRIPTION:Lace up and let’s explore Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting Edge Kicks! We’ll check out shoes from the past\, super-cool styles of today\, and shoes that exist only in the virtual world. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-art-of-the-shoe/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Now,Wonder Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260305T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260305T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T134337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T205718Z
UID:10001228-1772731800-1772733600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a closer look at some of the shoes featured in Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks! This provocative exhibition considers how cutting-edge technologies\, unexpected materials\, and new ideas are transforming footwear today. \nThis program will be facilitated by fashion historian Iris Carney Cooper\, who teaches at Western Michigan University and manages the Historic Garment Collection. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-future-now-virtual-sneakers-to-cutting-edge-kicks/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Now,Gallery Gathering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T133553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T194835Z
UID:10001226-1772128800-1772136000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Nuestro Futuro
DESCRIPTION:The KIA invites the community to Nuestro Futuro\, a free evening celebrating Latinx art\, culture\, and visions of the future. Held in conjunction with the exhibition Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks\, this special Free Thursday experience centers creativity\, innovation\, and community connection. \nGuests will enjoy free admission\, live performances by Latinx artists\, a DJ\, free food\, prizes\, and a hands-on art activity. Local Latinx artists will be invited to showcase their work\, and community organizations will be present to share resources and connect with visitors. Nuestro Futuro is designed as a welcoming\, bilingual space for families\, youth\, and first-time visitors to explore the exhibition\, celebrate culture\, and imagine what the future can look like when art and community move forward together. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/nuestro-futuro/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Future Now,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T133156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T161207Z
UID:10001225-1772020800-1772024400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: The Poetry of Shoes
DESCRIPTION:Explore Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks through the medium of poetry! Local poet and Kirk Newman Art School instructor Elizabeth Kerlikowske has led her poetry students in composing original works responding to selected shoes featured in the exhibition. During this ArtBreak\, the students will share their work and offer new perspectives on this innovative collection that brings together footwear of the past\, present\, and future! \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-the-poetry-of-shoes/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,Future Now
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T132935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T192046Z
UID:10001224-1771524000-1771527600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Improvisation as Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Company members from Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers will lead this engaging lecture-demonstration that invites participants to explore improvisational movement and discover the power of following their own physical impulses. Blending guided instruction with creative exploration\, the program will be accessible to movers of all ages and experience levels. \nInspired by Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks\, the session will incorporate a selection of shoes as catalysts for imagination and motion. Guided by Wellspring’s Artistic Director Marisa Bianan\, we will begin with a gentle warm-up to ease into the body. From there\, participants will be led through a creative movement improvisation shaped by prompts based on the exhibition\, such as: If you were wearing this shoe\, how might you put it on? What activity might you do in it? How might your body move differently because of it? Through these playful inquiries\, participants will experiment with gesture\, posture\, and expressive movement. Wellspring’s facilitators will demonstrate core improvisational techniques while encouraging community members to join in at their own comfort levels. By the end of the program\, attendees will leave with a deeper awareness of their own creative instincts—and the joy that comes from letting movement tell a story. \nNo previous dance experience is required\, and participants of all ages are welcome! Guests who are not quite ready to move with us are also warmly invited to enjoy the program by observing. Participants should wear clothing that allows for comfortable movement\, such as sweatpants\, leggings\, or any pants that make it easy to sit on the floor and stand back up again. \nCome ready to explore and imagine together! \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-improvisation-as-discovery/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening,Future Now
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T132713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T165533Z
UID:10001223-1771423200-1771426800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Kicks: The Great American Story of Sneakers by Nicholas Smith
DESCRIPTION:Author Nicholas Smith examines the history\, innovation\, and societal impact of sneakers in American life through marketing\, economic\, and cultural trends. Smith weaves together a story of how the sneaker evolved over the course of a century. As production methods were revolutionized\, the perception of this iconic footwear shifted as well\, making them into must-have shoes. Themes in this book will tie into Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-kicks-the-great-american-story-of-sneakers-by-nicholas-smith/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Future Now
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20251219T132333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T132333Z
UID:10001222-1771065000-1771070400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: So Tortoise Dug by Emmy Kastner
DESCRIPTION:Join us this month as local author and artist Emmy Kastner shares her book So Tortoise Dug. After a gallery walk to find animals in the artwork\, Emmy will help us create our own watercolor masterpieces. Space is limited\, and registration is required.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-so-tortoise-dug-by-emmy-kastner/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260510T123156
CREATED:20250911T155556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T152239Z
UID:10001155-1770919200-1770924600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: Artful Evening: Expanding the Senses of Design: Using Tactility and 3D Printing
DESCRIPTION:** UPDATE: RESCHEDULED for February 12 during our Explore & Create with Taekyeom Lee event. ** Please refer to that event listing for a description of the evening’s events and to RSVP.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-expanding-the-senses-of-design-using-tactility-and-3d-printing/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening,Free,In the Museum
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