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SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Karl Knaths’ Wounded Tree and Harold David Landes’ Pink Tree
DESCRIPTION:Take a closer look at two paintings featured in the Legendary Voices exhibition: Karl Knaths’ Wounded Tree and Harold David Landes’ Pink Tree. How do these artists approach similar subject matter in distinctive ways? Gallery stools will be available.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/karl-knaths-wounded-tree-and-harold-david-landes-pink-tree/
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:20250202T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250202T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250908T201948Z
UID:10000928-1738503000-1738506600@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/2025-02-02/
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:20250130T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250130T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20240919T201402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T194453Z
UID:10000718-1738260000-1738267200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Image Meets Text: A Legendary Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Rescheduled! The exhibition Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century invites visitors to view much-loved pieces from the KIA’s collection in fresh ways\, often drawing unexpected connections between very different works of art. In keeping with this concept\, educational programming throughout the run of the exhibition will offer guests opportunities to engage with the visual arts through other artistic media.  \nIn this workshop\, led by celebrated local poet\, visual artist\, and educator Denise Miller\, participants will explore different approaches to the process of writing poems inspired by works of visual art. They will then select pieces from the Legendary Voices exhibition and formulate poetic responses\, with the option to share their work with the group in a gallery walkthrough. No prior experience with poetic writing is required\, and beginners are very welcome. \nEnjoy grab and go refreshments as part of Member Appreciation Week. \nGenerous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-image-meets-text-a-legendary-poetry-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Tim-Rollins.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250129T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241009T195944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T170319Z
UID:10000743-1738152000-1738155600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Black Ash Basketry: A Story of Cultural Resilience
DESCRIPTION:Please note: ArtBreaks are moving to Wednesdays in 2025. \nJoin us for a screening of the film Black Ash Basketry: A Story of Cultural Resilience. A collaborative project of the Great Lakes Lifeways Institute\, Grand Rapids Community College\, and the Goodwillie Environmental School\, this film explores the role that black ash basketry has played in Anishinaabe culture for generations. The film follows basketmaker Steve Pigeon and his extended family\, highlighting the ways in which basketry has served as a powerful connecting force between generations. Black Ash Basketry has a run time of 60 minutes. \nWhile you’re here\, don’t miss Kelly Church’s black ash piece Every Dawn is a New Day\, a recent acquisition by the KIA\, now on view in the Legendary Voices exhibition. Plus stop by and grab some KIA swag as part of Member Appreciation Week!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-black-ash-basketry-a-story-of-cultural-resilience/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250126T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250126T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241008T200407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T160105Z
UID:10000730-1737898200-1737901800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Tour: Highlights of 100 years
DESCRIPTION:Exceptional docent-guided gallery tours are on Sundays at 1:30pm. Gain a fresh perspective on selected artworks\, or re-engage your excitement around the permanent collection. Tours are included with admission and meet in the lobby; no reservations are required.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-tour-highlights-of-100-years-2-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sunday-tours.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250123T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250123T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241023T111831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T212443Z
UID:10000762-1737630000-1737662400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Free Thursdays at the KIA
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy free admission and extended hours until 8pm every Thursday\, thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program and the Efroymson Family Fund.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-bridges-access-for-all-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250119T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250119T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241008T195753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250103T153256Z
UID:10000724-1737293400-1737297000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Tour: National Day of Racial Healing with the Michigan Transformation Collective
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the  Michigan Transformation Collective and the National Day of Racial Healing\, join a drop-in tour at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts on Sunday\, January 19 from 1:30-2:30pm to explore and discuss art and artists who have used art for healing\, to highlight resilience\, promote community building\, call attention to marginalization\, showcase their voices\, and more. Guests who join this interactive tour will be invited to share their experiences and perspectives as we work toward a brighter\, more equitable future in Kalamazoo. \nUpon your arrival at the KIA\, please let the Information Desk staff know that you are attending the drop-in tour and your admission fee will be waived on this day.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-tour-legendary-voices-art-for-the-next-century-exhibit-2-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sunday-tours.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250115T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241010T120007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T201049Z
UID:10000746-1736949600-1736953200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Get the Picture: A Mind-Bending Journey Among the Inspired Artists and Obsessive Art Fiends Who Taught Me How to See
DESCRIPTION:by Bianca Bosker \nBianca Bosker takes a deep dive into the art world\, examining the way we see and experience art in this funny and gripping memoir. Bosker investigates how and why art takes hold of our senses and even our person in such different and profound ways\, looking at perspectives from gallerists\, collectors\, curators\, and artists. This is a fantastic book for all who appreciate art. If you have ever looked deeply at a piece of art or felt moved by art and wondered “Why does art matter?”\, then this book will resonate with you. Bosker takes your hand on this journey and won’t let you go until the last word. The breadth and depth of Bosker’s exploration leaves no stone unturned or canvas unstretched.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-get-the-picture-a-mind-bending-journey-among-the-inspired-artists-and-obsessive-art-fiends-who-taught-me-how-to-see/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/get-the-picture.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250115T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241009T195827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T200951Z
UID:10000742-1736942400-1736946000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Ekphrastic Showdown
DESCRIPTION:Please note: ArtBreaks are moving to Wednesdays in 2025. \nDuring this ArtBreak\, artists Mary Hatch and Elizabeth Kerlikowske will join us to discuss their latest collaboration. Falling Women\, the duo’s third co-authored publication\, features paintings by Hatch and ekphrastic poetry by Kerlikowske. Guests will hear a sampling of Kerlikowske’s poems while viewing images of the paintings that inspired them. Reflections from the artists will follow. \nMary Hatch is a painter and printmaker who works with the human figure. She was educated at Kingswood School Cranbrook\, Skidmore College\, and Western Michigan University. Her work has been exhibited widely throughout the US\, Canada\, and Europe and is included in numerous private and public collections. Elizabeth Kerlikowske received the Community Medal for the Arts in 2017. She’s the author of numerous books and chapbooks and is the past president of Friends of Poetry and the Poetry Society of Michigan. \nAll hybrid events will be livestreamed to our YouTube page and can be found under the “Live” tab. Recordings of select past events are available on YouTube as well. No registration is necessary in order to join in virtually.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-ekphrastic-showdown/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Falling-Women.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250112T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250112T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241008T200052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T160313Z
UID:10000727-1736688600-1736692200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Tour: Highlights from the permanent collections
DESCRIPTION:Exceptional docent-guided gallery tours are on Sundays at 1:30pm. Gain a fresh perspective on selected artworks\, or re-engage your excitement around the permanent collection. Tours are included with admission and meet in the lobby; no reservations are required.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-tour-highlights-from-the-permanent-collection-2-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sunday-tours.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250111T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250111T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241010T121606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T200857Z
UID:10000754-1736591400-1736596800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: My Hands Sing the Blues: Romare Bearden’s Childhood Journey
DESCRIPTION:by Jeanne Walker Harvey \nRomare Bearden has been described as the nation’s foremost collage artist. Art Detectives will view a work by Bearden in Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century\, as well as the work of other collagists. After exploring in the galleries we’ll create a collage to take home. \nArt Detectives is for children 4-8 years old (but all ages are welcome). Come 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. This is a free program\, but preregistration is encouraged.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-my-hands-sing-the-blues-romare-beardens-childhood-journey/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/My-Hands-Sing-the-Blues.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250109T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250109T183000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241010T120653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241220T142538Z
UID:10000751-1736443800-1736447400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gatherings: Roscoe Hall and Tylonn Sawyer; Chinese Goddess Figures
DESCRIPTION:We are combining January’s planned Gallery Gathering with a rescheduled one from December! \nFirst from 5:30–6pm\, we will delve into questions of American life and identity with a discussion of Roscoe Hall’s With Great Intent to Leave It All For You and Tylonn Sawyer’s American Woman: Columbia. These pieces are paired together in Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century for their shared focus on contemporary African American experiences. \nNext\, from 6–6:30pm\, we will gather in the Joy Light Gallery to observe a trio of figures representing Bixia Yuanjun and Guanyin. Sometimes conflated with one another\, these two Chinese goddesses are both associated with compassion\, protection\, and fertility. They differ\, however\, in their stories of origin and the ways in which they have historically been depicted in art. Together\, we will examine renderings of these goddesses in bronze\, porcelain\, and jade.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-roscoe-halls-with-great-intent-to-leave-it-all-for-you-and-tylonn-sawyers-american-woman-columbia/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Gathering,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GalleryGatherings.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250105T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250105T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241008T195517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241008T195657Z
UID:10000723-1736083800-1736087400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Tour: Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Exceptional docent-guided gallery tours are on Sundays at 1:30pm. Gain a fresh perspective on selected artworks\, or re-engage your excitement around the permanent collection. Tours are included with admission and meet in the lobby; no reservations are required.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-tour-legendary-voices-art-for-the-next-century-exhibit-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sunday-tours.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250103T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250103T111500
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241010T122036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T161811Z
UID:10000757-1735900200-1735902900@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Patterns
DESCRIPTION:Take a Wonder Walk through the galleries! The walk will include close looking at a few artworks as well as gallery games and activities. This is a great way to introduce your little one to art and the museum. Wonder Walks is for children 2-4 years old (but all are welcome) and is free with the cost of admission. Caregivers must stay with their children at all times. \nAt this Wonder Walk\, we will explore the Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century galleries together. We’ll look for different patterns in the artworks and come up with our own.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-patterns/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,In the Museum,Wonder Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Charles-Searles.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241222T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241222T143000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241008T200304Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241219T160415Z
UID:10000729-1734874200-1734877800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Tour: Highlights of 100 years
DESCRIPTION:Exceptional docent-guided gallery tours are on Sundays at 1:30pm. Gain a fresh perspective on selected artworks\, or re-engage your excitement around the permanent collection. Tours are included with admission and meet in the lobby; no reservations are required.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/sunday-tour-highlights-of-100-years-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/sunday-tours.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241219
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241220
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241023T111634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T112036Z
UID:10000761-1734566400-1734652799@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Bridges Access for All
DESCRIPTION:As part of the KIA’s mission to cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan\, we are proud to be working with Art Bridges Foundation to increase access to museums and foster engagement with local audiences. Enjoy free general admission at the KIA every fourth Thursday of the month\, featuring extended hours thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-bridges-access-for-all/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Artbridges-Access-for-All-Post.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241010T115846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T183105Z
UID:10000745-1734530400-1734534000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: The Friday Night Club: A Novel of Artist Hilma af Klint and Her Creative Circle
DESCRIPTION:by Sofia Lundberg\, Alyson Richman\, and M.J. Rose \nWith alternating storylines set in early 1900s Sweden and present-day New York City\, this historical fiction book considers the enduring power of Hilma af Klint’s art. Hilma\, along with four female friends\, collectively known as The Five\, gather together on Friday nights to perform seances in the hopes of receiving mystic visions. These visions would be messages from spirits who would help guide their artistic potential. In the present day\, Eben Elliott is bringing the Hilma af Klint art exhibition to The Guggenheim Museum.  During this process\, Eben begins to uncover questions about The Five and the art they created. As Eben continues his research he puts his professional and personal life at risk. Threads of history\, passion\, and destiny are woven together in this story that explores art\, creativity\, and the power of relationships.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-the-friday-night-club-a-novel-of-artist-hilma-af-klint-and-her-creative-circle/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/the-friday-night-club.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241009T195701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T204638Z
UID:10000741-1734436800-1734440400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Exploring Common Myths about the Samurai
DESCRIPTION:The remarkable success of the 2024 television series Shogun is only the latest example of popular fascination with Japan’s historical warriors\, the samurai. Despite all this attention\, the samurai remain puzzling for many people: products of both history and myth who have been repeatedly reinvented and used to explain everything from Japanese business practices to the purported uniqueness of Japanese baseball. Who were these warriors? Drawing examples from the complicated history of the samurai\, this talk will answer that question and explore why they have become such an enduring and popular symbol of Japan. \nDr. Dennis J. Frost is the Wen Chao Chen Professor of East Asian Social Sciences at Kalamazoo College\, where he teaches courses on the entire scope of premodern\, modern\, and contemporary East Asian history. He received his Ph.D. in 2007 from Columbia University\, specializing in modern Japanese history. He has written widely on Japanese history\, including his books Seeing Stars: Sports Celebrity\, Identity\, and Body Culture in Modern Japan\, and More Than Medals: A History of the Paralympics and Disability Sports in Postwar Japan. \nAll hybrid events will be livestreamed to our YouTube page and can be found under the “Live” tab. Recordings of select past events are available on YouTube as well. No registration is necessary in order to join in virtually.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-exploring-common-myths-about-the-samurai/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Dennis-Frost.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241010T121438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T162228Z
UID:10000753-1734172200-1734177600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: Shaped by Her Hands: Potter Maria Martinez
DESCRIPTION:by Anna Harber Freeman and Barbara Gonzales \nIn December we will learn about potter Maria Martinez. During a guided gallery tour\, Art Detectives will view a piece by Martinez as well as other ceramic artists featured in the Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century exhibition. After our walk through the galleries\, we’ll make a holiday decoration. \nArt Detectives is for children 4-8 years old (but all ages are welcome). Come 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. This is a free program\, but preregistration is encouraged.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-shaped-by-her-hands-potter-maria-martinez/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Shaped-by-her-Hands.webp
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241212T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241010T120551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T182014Z
UID:10000750-1734024600-1734026400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:CANCELED: Gallery Gathering: Chinese Goddess Figures
DESCRIPTION:Update: Due to inclement weather\, this event is canceled and will be rescheduled. \nWe will gather in the Joy Light Gallery to observe a trio of figures representing Bixia Yuanjun and Guanyin. Sometimes conflated with one another\, these two Chinese goddesses are both associated with compassion\, protection\, and fertility. They differ\, however\, in their stories of origin and the ways in which they have historically been depicted in art. Together\, we will examine renderings of these goddesses in bronze\, porcelain\, and jade.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-chinese-goddess-figures/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Gathering,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241210T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241210T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241009T195535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241121T220948Z
UID:10000740-1733832000-1733835600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Legendary Artist’s Talk: James Palmore
DESCRIPTION:Get to know local artist James C. Palmore\, who has long been a pillar of the fine and performing arts communities in Kalamazoo. Palmore’s interest in the arts was first sparked when he was a student in the Kalamazoo Public School system. In the 1970s\, he took art classes at Kalamazoo Valley Community College before going on to teach arts and crafts for the Parks and Recreation Department\, retiring in 2003 as the Youth Program Coordinator. Palmore was a co-founder of the Civic Black Theatre and also worked with Gray & Gray Theatrical Production in Detroit. He co-founded the Black Arts & Cultural Center in 1986 and served in multiple key capacities there for more than 25 years. Over a span of decades\, Palmore has worked extensively with the Farm Research Cooperative; the NAACP’s Afro-Academic\, Cultural\, Technological and Scientific Olympics (ACT-SO) program; Kalamazoo Valley Community College; and the Northside Association for Community Development.  \nOriginally commissioned by the Douglass Community Association\, Palmore’s striking portrait of jazz singer Abbey Lincoln is included in the KIA’s ongoing Legendary Voices exhibition. Join us to learn more about this painting\, Palmore’s larger body of work\, and his life in the arts. \nAll hybrid events will be livestreamed to our YouTube page and can be found under the “Live” tab. Recordings of select past events are available on YouTube as well. No registration is necessary in order to join in virtually.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-legendary-artists-talk-james-palmore/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/James-Palmore.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241206T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241206T111500
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241010T121838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T140504Z
UID:10000756-1733481000-1733483700@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Portraits
DESCRIPTION:Take a Wonder Walk through the galleries! The walk will include close looking at a few artworks as well as gallery games and activities. This is a great way to introduce your little one to art and the museum. Wonder Walks is for children 2-4 years old (but all are welcome) and is free with the cost of admission. Caregivers must stay with their children at all times. \nAt this Wonder Walk\, we will wander through Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century where we’ll learn about portraits and what they can tell us about their subjects.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-portraits/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,In the Museum,Wonder Walks
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Leslie-Barlow.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241121T190000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241009T194722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T204528Z
UID:10000735-1732210200-1732215600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Party to a Secret: Exploring the Arts through  Betty Beeby’s Lithographs
DESCRIPTION:Together with the Ladies’ Library Association\, we invite you to this multidisciplinary presentation in connection to Michigan artist Betty Beeby. Through the visual arts\, music\, and dance\, we will examine Beeby’s long-reaching artistic influence\, inspired by the story of the Petersboro Letters. When letters are unearthed in the family barn detailing a long-lost relationship between mother and son in the early 1900s\, Beeby is inspired to create lithographs highlighting significant moments in their correspondence. This story would go on to create a domino effect of inspiration\, represented not only in visual art but also rendered powerfully through music and dance. We are excited to share more about the artist\, her work\, and the art that others have been inspired to create from this compelling story. Refreshments will be provided by the Ladies’ Library Association. \nAll hybrid events will be livestreamed to our YouTube page and can be found under the “Live” tab. Recordings of select past events are available on YouTube as well. No registration is necessary in order to join in virtually.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-party-to-a-secret-exploring-the-arts-through-betty-beebys-lithographs/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Beeby.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241121
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241122
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241023T111536Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T112116Z
UID:10000760-1732147200-1732233599@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Bridges Access for All
DESCRIPTION:As part of the KIA’s mission to cultivate the creation and appreciation of the visual arts in West Michigan\, we are proud to be working with Art Bridges Foundation to increase access to museums and foster engagement with local audiences. Enjoy free general admission at the KIA every fourth Thursday of the month\, featuring extended hours thanks to generous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-bridges-free-admission/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241120T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241120T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241010T115713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T183019Z
UID:10000744-1732111200-1732114800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: The Samurai’s Garden
DESCRIPTION:by Gail Tsukiyama \nSet in the late 1930s during the Second Sino-Japanese war\, a young Chinese man retreats to a serene coastal village in Japan to recover from tuberculosis. While healing\, Stephen is cared for by a steward named Matsu whose story of loss and love intrigues Stephen. The two bond over the tranquil art of gardening. Through Matsu\, Stephen meets Sachi\, a beautiful woman who lives in a nearby village and suffers from leprosy which has left her scarred and lonely. She finds solace in her relationship with both Matsu and eventually Stephen. As their pasts are revealed\, Stephen reflects on his own life and family and leaves the village with a renewed hope in the strength of the human spirit.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-the-samurais-garden/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/the-samurais-garden.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241009T195400Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241114T204438Z
UID:10000739-1732017600-1732021200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Curatorial Conversation on Legendary Voices
DESCRIPTION:The KIA’s centennial exhibition Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century features idiomatic and often unexpected pairings and groups of works from our permanent collection. Displayed in conversation with one another\, these works have the potential to spark new interpretations and to reveal new meanings to the viewer. In celebration of the KIA’s centennial\, the exhibition puts particular emphasis on works created by both locally and internationally known artists over the last 100 years. During this ArtBreak talk\, learn more about Legendary Voices with the exhibition’s curatorial team. Director of Curatorial Affairs Rehema Barber\, Associate Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Katherine Ransbottom\, and Postdoctoral Fellow James Denison will discuss the exhibition’s guiding themes as well as select works from the show. \nAll hybrid events will be livestreamed to our YouTube page and can be found under the “Live” tab. Recordings of select past events are available on YouTube as well. No registration is necessary in order to join in virtually.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-curatorial-conversation-on-legendary-voices/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Franz-Kline.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241009T195258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T183252Z
UID:10000738-1731412800-1731416400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Glass Art
DESCRIPTION:Learn more about glass art with Ekin Deniz Aytac and Joshua Davids! A husband-and-wife team of artists hailing from Edremit\, Turkey\, and Colorado respectively\, Aytac and Davids draw from a unique combination of culture\, heritage\, and experience to develop new works of glass art. They have lived\, traveled\, and created artwork together since 2014.  \nAytac began working with glass in Istanbul\, Turkey\, before studying in the Czech Republic and eventually attending the graduate program at West Texas A&M University. Davids discovered glass at the same university while seeking a master’s degree in the fine arts. Both artists fell in love with the glass due to its physical nature and the team aspect of creating with the material\, as well as its capacity to interact with light and space. In 2015\, the couple moved to Kalamazoo to manage Glass Art Kalamazoo\, a nonprofit public access glass studio. There they taught classes\, created events and demonstrations\, and honed their skills in the hot shop before taking their practice independent in 2020. Their work is exhibited in internationally renowned galleries\, museums\, and private collections around the world.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-glass-art/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/glass-art.webp
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241010T122200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T150057Z
UID:10000758-1731150000-1731168000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Express Yourself! Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of art-filled fun during the Express Yourself! Community Day.  \nExplore the museum to learn about art and see how artists express themselves through their artwork. Gain inspiration and express yourself with make-and-take projects and other fun activities. \nExpress Yourself! Community Day is free\, thanks to the generous support provided by the Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/express-yourself-community-day/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,In the Museum,Special Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Judith-Rothschild.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241010T120822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241105T155459Z
UID:10000752-1731148200-1731153600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: Dancing Through Fields of Color: The Story of Helen Frankenthaler
DESCRIPTION:by Elizabeth Brown \nJoin Arty to learn about abstract expressionist artist Helen Frankenthaler. We’ll read a story about her childhood\, create a project inspired by her artwork\, and explore some of the abstract works currently hanging in the galleries. \nArt Detectives is for children 4-8 years old (but all ages are welcome). Come 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. This is a free program\, but preregistration is encouraged.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-dancing-through-fields-of-color-the-story-of-helen-frankenthaler/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241107T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241107T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T002925
CREATED:20241010T120439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T183900Z
UID:10000749-1731000600-1731002400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Steven MacGowan’s Choice\, No Choice and Tim Lowly’s Beacon (Bless the Bastard)
DESCRIPTION:November’s Gallery Gathering will focus on Steven MacGowan’s Choice\, No Choice and Tim Lowly’s Beacon (Bless the Bastard)\, paired in conversation with one another in Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century. Very different in style and medium\, both works serve as reflections of the artists’ experiences as fathers of children who battled serious illnesses. Join us for an exploration of these two richly symbolic and deeply-felt meditations on love and loss.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-steven-macgowans-choice-no-choice-and-tim-lowlys-beacon-bless-the-bastard/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Gathering,In the Museum
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/Steve-MacGowan.webp
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