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SUMMARY:Nurturing the Self in Turbulent Times: A Care-Centered Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a restorative\, thought-provoking workshop led by Alessandra Santos Pye and Kama Tai Mitchell. This session offers mindfulness practices\, creative expression\, movement\, and group discussions to help you reflect\, recharge\, and connect. Explore self-care techniques while honoring individual stories and experiences. Whether you’re new to wellness or an enthusiast\, this workshop will foster healing\, connection\, and personal growth. Come as you are and leave inspired to nurture your well-being. \nPrior to the workshop\, join us for a Gallery Gathering focused on works in the Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition that are connected to the theme of self-care and wellness. \nAlessandra Santos Pye (Ally Pye\, she/her)\, is a Brazilian\, mixed-race psychedelic-assisted therapist\, psychotherapist\, facilitator\, and artist. Her work centers ritual\, relational dynamics\, restorative justice\, trauma-informed care\, and the expressive arts. She is the Founder of the Chrysalis Institute for Emerging Artists and Changemakers\, and Lead Clinician at Curando. \nKama Tai Mitchell is a mama\, certified doula\, dancer\, and cultural healing innovator. She founded Rootead Enrichment Center in Kalamazoo\, focusing on healing trauma\, de-stigmatizing mental health\, and addressing poverty. Kama centers BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ experiences\, facilitates racial healing\, and integrates West African traditions into her practice.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/nurturing-self/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250501T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250501T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T145430Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Wellness in the ‘Zoo
DESCRIPTION:During this Gallery Gathering\, hear from community members whose pieces are included in our Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition. With a focus on artworks and objects relating to self-care and wellbeing\, we will explore the galleries together and hear the stories behind several of these pieces. Gallery stools will be available. \nAfter the gathering\, stick around for a care-centered workshop led by Alessandra Santos Pye and Kama Tai Mitchell\, where we will discuss strategies for taking care of ourselves and our communities during times of uncertainty and upheaval. 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-wellness-in-the-zoo/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Gallery Gathering,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250427T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250427T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000939-1745760600-1745764200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-04-27/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250419T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250419T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T131730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T140246Z
UID:10000769-1745060400-1745074800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:KIA Tiny Art Show
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of the Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition\, we are turning the spotlight onto you! All are welcome to stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library on Saturday\, April 19th from 11am-3pm to make a miniature masterpiece. Use a 3 x 3 canvas and acrylic paints to create a tiny work of art to be displayed in the library windows. Art will be available for pickup following the Arts Fair. This event is family-friendly. All materials will be provided.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/kia-tiny-art-show/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Museum,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250417T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250417T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T134406Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250404T200217Z
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SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Wellness and Personal Enrichment Sampler
DESCRIPTION:One of the themes from Sourced from the ‘Zoo explores self-care and well-being. This event invites you to drop in and sample different activities at your own pace to find lasting habits that can contribute to a healthier\, more balanced life. With activities led by several Kirk Newman Art School instructors\, you’ll have opportunities to sample a variety of school offerings – all for free! \n  \nSchedule of offerings \n6:00 – 8:00 pm \n  \nLobby \n\nExplore tools to easily organize your tasks or thoughts with bullet journaling\nSlow down with coloring sheets and investigate different coloring tools\n\n  \nSourced from the ‘Zoo exhibit \n\nEnjoy the world music of Samuel Nalangira\nLearn basic sketching techniques and gain inspiration from artwork in the galleries with Hank Mattson\nExplore origami folding techniques and create paper figures with Aerick B.\n\n  \nMeader Fine Arts Library \n\nLearn about and write ekphrastic poetry (poetry about art) with Elizabeth Kerlikowske\n\n  \nAuditorium  \n\nExplore the meditative practice of sound immersion with Kara Markovich\nExperience yoga through slow movement\, static poses\, and breathing techniques with Patra Ryder\n\nThese two experiences will be offered on a rotating basis throughout the event.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wellness-and-personal-enrichment-sampler/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250416T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250416T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T125817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T172853Z
UID:10000768-1744812000-1744815600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: The House in the Cerulean Sea
DESCRIPTION:by TJ Klune \nThis heartwarming fantasy novel follows Linus Baker\, a government worker at the Department in Charge of Magical Youth. Linus is tasked with a special assignment to visit a mysterious orphanage on a secluded island\, where six magical children—each with unique and dangerous abilities—are cared for by their enigmatic guardian\, Arthur Parnassus. Linus forms deep connections with Arthur and the children\, challenging his rigid worldview and opening his heart. We will be discussing themes such as acceptance\, found family\, and the power of love and kindness as they relate to the JooYoung Choi exhibit.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/the-house-in-the-cerulean-sea/
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:20250413T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250413T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000938-1744551000-1744554600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-04-13/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250412T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250412T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T151609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T205547Z
UID:10000786-1744453800-1744459200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: Meet Me at the Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:by David Goldin \nThis month\, Art Detectives will join Stub\, the museum ticket\, as he guides us through the art museum\, uncovering the secrets behind what happens inside. Afterward\, we’ll explore the KIA’s galleries and craft our own museum to take home \nPlease note: This program will use a different room and therefore can accommodate only 20 people (adults and children). Please register in advance\, as day-of walk-ins may not be able to be accommodated.  \nArt Detectives is a free program for children 4-8 years old (but all ages are welcome). Join us as we read a story\, look at art\, and make a project to take home. Caregivers must stay with their children at all times.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/meet-me-at-the-art-museum/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,Free,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250410T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T150916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250326T203844Z
UID:10000783-1744308000-1744315200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sustainable Reading: The Great KIA Book Swap
DESCRIPTION:As part of our community collaboration around the Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition\, the KIA is hosting several Thursday evening events centered around selected exhibition themes. On April 10\, join us for a free book swap in celebration of the themes of literature and sustainability! \nBring your gently-used books to the KIA for this special swap event. Connect with other book lovers in the Kalamazoo community\, browse the selection of books brought in by other participants\, and take home some new-to-you books to love. Bookworms will partake in an evening of conversation\, light refreshments\, and live music provided by Dylan Tolbert. \nFor each book you bring in before 7pm\, receive a raffle ticket for your chance to win prizes provided by the KIA Gallery Shop and our community partners at Kazoo Books and this is a bookstore/Bookbug! The raffle will take place at 7\, and books will be accepted until 7:30 p.m. \nMany thanks to the Friends of the Kalamazoo Public Library\, Kazoo Books\, and this is a bookstore/Bookbug for their support of this event! \n 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sustainable-reading-the-great-kia-book-swap/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T154208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T203743Z
UID:10000859-1744192800-1744200000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art League: Mary Brodbeck: Woodblock Printmaker - Influences and Evolution
DESCRIPTION:Mary Brodbeck worked as an Industrial Designer in the West Michigan furniture industry for a dozen years – many of her designs hold US patents – before shifting to image-making in the 1990s. In her Art League presentation\, Mary will reveal why she left the corporate environment to pursue an art career\, who and what influenced her along the way\, how she evolved into specializing in Japanese printmaking techniques\, and where she is now. \nReception following lecture
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/mary-brodbeck-woodblock-printmaker-influences-and-evolution/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Museum,Kalamazoo Art League
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250406T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000937-1743946200-1743949800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-04-06/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250404T111500
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T152254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T195535Z
UID:10000789-1743762600-1743765300@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Young Artists
DESCRIPTION:The galleries are brimming with amazing artwork made by kids! Let’s take a stroll and see what they’ve created.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/young-artists/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,In the Museum,Wonder Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250403T183000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T135450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250328T193019Z
UID:10000781-1743701400-1743705000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Sourced from the ‘Zoo
DESCRIPTION:During this special hour-long Gallery Gathering\, join us for a gallery walkthrough with members of our local community who have contributed items to the Sourced from the ‘Zoo exhibition. Presenters include Anthony Hamilton and Ben Zylman\, Olivia Mendoza\, James Palmore\, Leasia Posey\, Sara Rio\, Millard Southern\, and Kris Walker. Gallery stools will be available.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sourced-from-the-zoo/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Gathering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250330T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250330T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000936-1743341400-1743345000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-03-30/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250323T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250323T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000935-1742736600-1742740200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-03-23/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250322T144500
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T152602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T222255Z
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SUMMARY:The Garden of Courage and Love Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Garden of Courage and Love is an ongoing artist project by JooYoung Choi where participants create flowers representing people who have shown them unconditional love. These flowers will be added to a growing garden that has been exhibited in multiple installations. Participants will create two larger flowers—one to take home and one to donate to the garden—and three small practice flowers under the guidance of Choi.  \nBy the end of the workshop\, participants will have created three practice flowers (they can keep or donate the practice flowers) and two larger flowers—one to keep and one to donate. These meaningful creations will join the Garden of Courage and Love\, reflecting each participant’s creativity and honoring the people they cherish. \nParticipants must be 9 years old or older. Caregivers must be 18 years old or older and must stay with their children at all times. Adults will need to assist their children during the workshop with staple guns\, glue guns\, sharp scissors\, and other tools. \nThe workshop is limited to 20 people. Cost: $15 per adult (18+ years old) and $10 per student (9-17 years old).
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/the-garden-of-courage-and-love-workshop/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250320T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250320T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T134003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T211126Z
UID:10000777-1742491800-1742497200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Joy Light Lecture Series: Exploring the Power of Visual Art and World-Building
DESCRIPTION:Join interdisciplinary artist and world-builder JooYoung Choi as she shares insights into her studio practice and creative process. Choi is the creator of The Cosmic Womb\, a highly structured imaginary world where she develops narratives that blend autobiographical and fantastic elements. Her work explores themes of identity\, resilience\, transformation\, transracial adoption\, birth family reunion\, immigration\, and systemic oppression. Through painting\, installation\, animation\, video art\, puppet-making\, and sculpture\, she brings complex stories to life in dynamic and thought-provoking ways. \nBorn in Seoul\, South Korea\, in 1982\, Choi immigrated to Concord\, New Hampshire\, in 1983 through adoption. While completing her BFA at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design\, Choi returned to South Korea and reunited with her birth family. Since graduating with an MFA from Lesley University in Cambridge\, Massachusetts\, in 2012\, Choi has exhibited in numerous venues across the U.S. Her work has been featured by various media outlets\, and she has received many grants and awards\, including support from the National Endowment for the Arts and Artadia. She has participated in numerous residencies to expand her artistic vision. \nA free reception with the artist begins at 5:30 PM\, and the lecture will begin at 6:00.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/exploring-the-power-of-visual-art-and-world-building/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250319T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250319T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T132758Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250205T140201Z
UID:10000772-1742385600-1742389200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Connecting Chords / Engaging Drums
DESCRIPTION:During this ArtBreak\, Elizabeth Start will offer an overview of the history and mission of Kalamazoo’s Connecting Chords Music Festival\, including a description of their 2025 collaboration with K-RESA Education for the Arts to bring San Jose Taiko to town for a public performance on March 25\, coupled with concerts for youth. Carolyn Koebel will join Start to give a short demonstration of taiko drumming. \nA Kalamazoo native\, Start is Executive Director of the Michigan Festival of Sacred Music\, which presents the Connecting Chords Music Festival. She is a cellist with the Kalamazoo and Elgin Symphony Orchestras\, an award-winning composer\, and Secretary-Treasurer of the Kalamazoo Federation of Musicians. She is a member of the Chicago Composers’ Consortium\, the Chicago Musicians Club of Women\, and the International Alliance of Women in Music\, for whom she provides CD reviews.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/connecting-chords-engaging-drums/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250316T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-03-16/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250313T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250313T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T135033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250106T222123Z
UID:10000780-1741887000-1741888800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: An Infinite Constellation of Love
DESCRIPTION:Explore the magical world of JooYoung Choi’s immersive installation\, An Infinite Constellation of Love\, on view in the Joy Light Gallery. Guests of all ages are welcome! Gallery stools will be available. 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/an-infinite-constellation-of-love/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Gathering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T125644Z
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Solito: A Memoir
DESCRIPTION:by Javier Zamora \nThis poignant memoir recalls Zamora’s harrowing journey from El Salvador to the United States\, making the dangerous trek alone at nine years old. Zamora reflects on the emotional toll of being separated from his family as well as fear of the unknown. Solito is a raw and powerful exploration of the immigrant experience\, particularly for unaccompanied minors\, while highlighting the courage and hope that define the journey of many seeking safety and a better life. This title is Kalamazoo Public Library’s Reading Together selection for 2025.  \n*Please note that the date for our discussion is a week earlier to accommodate for the author talk on March 15 at Chenery Auditorium.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/solito-a-memoir/
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:20250312T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250312T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T154102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T193320Z
UID:10000858-1741773600-1741780800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Dr. Abbas Daneshvari: American and European Art in the Crucible of Postmodernism
DESCRIPTION:3/11 UPDATE: This event has been canceled. We apologize for the inconvenience. \nKalamazoo Art League Presents: \nDr. Abbas Daneshvari\, Art Historian & Scholar: Postmodernism Across Western and Eastern Arts: Of Language and Truth \nExplore the cultural transformations anticipated and reflected in the arts of Europe and the United States from the Surrealists to the Postmodernists. Professor Abbas Daneshvari is the former Chair of the Department of Art and Professor of Art History at California State University\, Los Angeles. He is the author of Amazingly Original: Contemporary Iranian Art at Crossroads as well as numerous publications on various aspects of Islamic art’s iconography. \nPart of the Kalamazoo Art League Lecture Series \nArt League Lectures are free for Art League members\, $10 for KIA members\, $12 general public\, $3 students. Non-members can pay at the door. No registration required. 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/dr-abbas-daneshvari-american-and-european-art-in-the-crucible-of-postmodernism/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Museum,Kalamazoo Art League
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250309T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250309T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000933-1741527000-1741530600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-03-09/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250307T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250307T111500
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T152019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T200113Z
UID:10000788-1741343400-1741346100@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Lines
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we wander through the galleries and see how many unique and creative lines we can find in the artworks. 
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/lines/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,In the Museum,Wonder Walks
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250302T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250302T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000932-1740922200-1740925800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-03-02/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250301T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250301T153000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T135749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T175729Z
UID:10000782-1740825000-1740843000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Community Day: Movement and Play
DESCRIPTION:During this fun-filled Community Day\, guests of all ages are invited to come to the KIA to move and to play\, to imagine and to create. Following a special Art Detectives led by a teaching artist from Wellspring Dance Academy\, guests of all ages are invited to gather for games of all sorts — from board games and puzzles to activities that will get you exploring our galleries! Drop in and play anytime from 11 am to 3 pm\, and enjoy free gallery admission while you’re here. \nFrom 2-3 pm\, join Kalamazoo’s RADFest\, hosted by Wellspring/Cori Terry and Dancers\, for a Community Dance and Music Improv Jam! This event welcomes all individuals interested in art\, music\, dance\, and collaboration. Whether you consider yourself a dancer or not\, explore movement through structured improvisation\, accompanied by live music. Or simply sit back and observe\, enjoying the collaborative magic of music and dance! Movement facilitation will be provided by artists Allyson Lowis and Amy Wilson\, with live music by The Druid Drummer. \nClick here to register for the Community Dance and Music Improv Jam and other RADFest events throughout the weekend.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/community-day-movement-and-play/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,In the Museum,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250301T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250301T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T151233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T174205Z
UID:10000785-1740825000-1740830400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: Tap! Tap! Tap!: Dance! Dance! Dance!
DESCRIPTION:March is all about movement! Join us as we engage our hands with a story and a colorful painting project\, followed by a fun movement session led by a Wellspring Academy teaching artist. Wellspring Dance Academy provides modern and contemporary dance instruction\, while emphasizing organic movement and valuing community\, expression\, and inclusivity. \nWe will be using finger paints for the art project\, so it could get messy. \nStay with us for more art and movement activities! Our Movement and Play Community Day will run from 11 am to 3 pm\, featuring activities\, games\, and a Community Dance Jam with Wellspring as part of their annual RADFest celebration!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/tap-tap-tap-dance-dance-dance/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250226T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250226T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T132252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250227T135847Z
UID:10000771-1740571200-1740574800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Tejer
DESCRIPTION:In anticipation of Wellspring’s annual RADFest\, hear from this year’s RADicle Resident! Puerto Rican movement artist Lourdes del Mar Santiago Lebrón will discuss their new work\, Tejer\, inspired by the process of weaving. They observe\, “Tejido (weaving) relies on pattern making and repetition; the practice\, much like dance\, requires patience\, consistency\, and practice. The ephemerality of dance experiences can be exemplified by tejido\, as loop stitches are never perfect and can be similar but never exactly the same.” Their work explores the ways their ancestors have actively connected them to land through patterns of repetitive\, consistent care\, and how these patterns exist\, merge\, and change within them as a part of an ongoing lineage.  \nLourdes del Mar aims to create artistic explorations that heighten the senses\, provoke inquisition\, and demand attention. As a Queer Latine woman\, they are committed to making art that is unapologetic\, ideally aiding to create a world in which people think longer\, feel harder\, and experience life without hesitation. A graduate of the Peabody Conservatory at Johns Hopkins University\, they are currently pursuing their MFA at Washington University in St. Louis. \nThe RADicle Residency is a collaborative nature-based residency between Wellspring/Cori Terry and Dancers’ RADFest program and The Croft of Horton Bay\, MI.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/tejer/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250225T113000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T153858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250206T211031Z
UID:10000857-1740477600-1740483000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Richard Phillips: Strokes of Freedom
DESCRIPTION:Detroit artist Richard Phillips started painting while in prison with a mail order watercolor set: landscapes\, portraits of famous people\, jazz musicians\, and more\, eventually creating over 400 paintings. \nArrested in 1971 for a murder he didn’t commit\, Phillips was in prison for 46 years. Creating art enabled him to persist and deal with the injustice of his situation. “I didn’t actually think I’d ever be free again. This art is what I did to stay sane\,” Phillips said. “I could get off into one of my paintings and just be in there for hours.” Today\, collectors and viewers alike appreciate the beauty he created throughout those long decades. \nPart of the Kalamazoo Art League Lecture Series \nThis event is a rescheduled presentation and will be free and open to the public. No registration required.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/richard-phillips-strokes-of-freedom/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Museum,Kalamazoo Art League
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250223T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250223T143000
DTSTAMP:20260510T215651
CREATED:20241219T153738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000931-1740317400-1740321000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Drop-in Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Drop in on Sundays between 1:30 – 2:30pm and have conversations with docents who can provide information and answer questions about the artwork in the KIA’s collection. Find the docents on the lower level of the museum’s galleries.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-drop-in-conversation/2025-02-23/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum
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