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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241119T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241119T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241112T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241112T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20241010T122200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T150057Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241109T120000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
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:20260511T022454
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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241102T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20241010T120337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T120337Z
UID:10000748-1730545200-1730559600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Unusual Pairings with Collage Crew Kzoo and Errin Ironside
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library during Art Hop on November 1 from 5 to 8pm and create a collage. Inspired by the unusual pairings showcased in our centennial exhibition Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century\, we ask participants to create a collage that could be showcased in our library window in conversation with another piece created during this session. Don’t have time to join us on Friday night? The Collage Crew Kzoo will be returning on Saturday\, November 2 for an additional session. All supplies will be provided. Feel free to return to see the pieces displayed in the windows following these events.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/unusual-pairings-with-collage-crew-kzoo-and-errin-ironside-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Museum,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241101T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241101T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20241010T120242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241010T120242Z
UID:10000747-1730480400-1730491200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Unusual Pairings with Collage Crew Kzoo and Errin Ironside
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Meader Fine Arts Library during Art Hop on November 1 from 5 to 8pm and create a collage. Inspired by the unusual pairings showcased in our centennial exhibition Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century\, we ask participants to create a collage that could be showcased in our library window in conversation with another piece created during this session. Don’t have time to join us on Friday night? The Collage Crew Kzoo will be returning on Saturday\, November 2 for an additional session. All supplies will be provided. Feel free to return to see the pieces displayed in the windows following these events.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/unusual-pairings-with-collage-crew-kzoo-and-errin-ironside/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Museum,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241101T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241101T111500
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20241010T121732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241015T140508Z
UID:10000755-1730457000-1730459700@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Shapes
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 and search for shapes in the artwork.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-shapes/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,In the Museum,Wonder Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240701T192453Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T190117Z
UID:10000700-1730203200-1730206800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: The KIA Centennial: People\, Places\, and Events
DESCRIPTION:The KIA’s history is rich with remarkable men and women who\, through their sheer grit and determination\, guided us from a rented room in the YWCA to the “Best Art Institute between Detroit and Chicago.”  \nJim Carter\, past president of the board of directors and current docent\, will present KIA history in a series of vignettes about the individuals\, often women\, who led this journey\, and the events which defined us. Learn about Blanche Hull\, the first board president\, and her vision for the art center. Meet  our first patron\, Anna Louise Raymond. Hear about the origin of the “Clothesline Art Show.” Revisit some of the blockbuster exhibitions from our past.      \nDr. Carter is a retired physician who had a clinical practice of Internal Medicine in Kalamazoo for 36 years\, also serving as an Associate Professor for MSU-CHM and Program Director of Internal Medicine for MSU-KCMS. He has been involved with the KIA for more than four decades. \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-the-kia-centennial-people-places-and-events/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241017T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241017T193000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240701T192919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T173158Z
UID:10000702-1729186200-1729193400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Artist Happy Hour: How to Get the Gig
DESCRIPTION:You’re ready to turn your artistic vision into reality. You’ve connected with others in your field. You’ve found an opportunity that sounds right for you. Now what?  \nArtist Happy Hour: How to Get the Gig is a collaboration between the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo (ACGK) and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. All are invited to join us for a panel discussion on strategies for crafting polished portfolios\, resumes\, grant applications\, and more. Panelists will include local arts educators and leaders who will share insights based on their experiences in their fields. There will be opportunities to network with other artists\, get feedback on your application materials\, and learn more about what both the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts have to offer! Refreshments will be provided\, and gallery admission will be free for all event attendees.  \nArtist Happy Hour is a program of the Arts Council of Greater Kalamazoo. To learn more about ACGK programs and member benefits\, visit www.kalamazooarts.org.  \nGenerous support provided by Art Bridges Foundation’s Access for All program.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-artist-happy-hour-how-to-get-the-gig/
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:20241017T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241017T123000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240909T154144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240909T154144Z
UID:10000717-1729152000-1729168200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:High School Portfolio Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us for High School Portfolio Day at the KIA. This event is open to high school juniors and seniors. Representatives from midwest colleges and universities will be available to review portfolios and offer admission advice. \nPlease see this form for more information and to register for the event. If you have any questions please email museumed@kiarts.org. \nEvent Sponsor:
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/high-school-portfolio-day/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241012T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241012T153000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240701T193502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T173536Z
UID:10000704-1728739800-1728747000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:UnReeled: Coco
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) with a special screening of Coco for guests of all ages! Celebrated annually on November 1 and 2\, Día de Muertos is dedicated to the joyful remembrance of deceased loved ones. \nIn Disney/Pixar’s 2017 film Coco\, 12-year-old Miguel dreams of becoming a musician despite his family’s ban on music\, and his pursuit of this passion leads him to a series of powerful discoveries. The film explores themes of family\, connection\, self-discovery\, love\, and loss while celebrating Mexican culture and beloved traditions like Día de Muertos. Popcorn and other refreshments will be provided. Feel free to bring a blanket or pillow and get cozy as you join Miguel on his fantastical journey to the Land of the Dead!  \nThis film is rated PG and has a runtime of 1 hour and 45 minutes.  \nWhile you’re here\, be sure to check out our community ofrenda\, created in partnership with students involved in after-school programs at El Concilio! \nWant to learn more about Día de Muertos? Young guests and their caregivers are invited to participate in Art Detectives at 10:30 am. All Art Detectives and their families are then invited to join us for the afternoon screening for free! \n$5 members / $10 nonmembers / Free for all who attend the morning’s Art Detectives event!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/unreeled-coco/
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:20241012T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241012T113000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240701T194526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T194526Z
UID:10000709-1728729000-1728732600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: The Dead Family Diaz
DESCRIPTION:by P.J. Bracegirdle \nLearn about Day of the Dead with Arty and our friends from El Concilio! We’ll read The Dead Family Diaz\, a story about an unusual friendship\, and make sugar skull prints. This Art Detectives book will be read in both English and Spanish. View an ofrenda created in partnership with El Concilio. Stick around after Art Detectives for our UnReeled program and watch the Disney Pixar movie Coco. The film screening will be free for all who attend Art Detectives!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-the-dead-family-diaz/
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:20241009T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241009T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240701T190145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241003T183109Z
UID:10000689-1728482400-1728486000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: All the Beauty in the World: The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Me
DESCRIPTION:by Patrick Bringley \n\nPatrick Bringley’s memoir offers an intimate look at his decade-long career as a museum guard at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Through his experiences\, Bringley explores themes of art\, beauty\, loss\, and the human connection to creative expression.The memoir provides a behind-the-scenes look at one of the world’s most renowned museums. Bringley shares stories about the daily life of a museum guard\, the inner workings of the institution\, and the diverse array of people who visit.  \n\nAdditional event: ArtLeague is hosting the author\, Patrick Bringley\, for a lecture and reception at 7:00PM. Lectures are free for Art League members\, $10 for KIA members\, $12 public\, $3 students. Non-members can pay at the door. Find info for this separate event here.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-all-the-beauty-in-the-world/
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:20241003T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241003T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240701T193933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T190509Z
UID:10000706-1727976600-1727978400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Robert Seldon Duncanson’s Heart of the Andes and Jerry Kearns’ Right of Way\, 1875-1922
DESCRIPTION:The KIA is thrilled to announce Gallery Gatherings\, a pilot series for adult audiences! During this short monthly program\, participants will engage with ongoing exhibitions\, gathering for close observation and lightly moderated discussions of selected artworks on view in our galleries. This program is free with the cost of admission. Preregistration is encouraged. \nDuring this Gallery Gathering\, immerse yourself in two dramatic American landscapes rendered by Robert Seldon Duncanson and Jerry Kearns. Their respective paintings\, Heart of the Andes (1871) and Right of Way\, 1875-1922 (1992)\, are presented together in the exhibition Legendary: New Perspectives on the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Collection. Participants will examine the two paintings in conversation with one another. How did these two artists imagine the physical landscape of America\, as well as its human inhabitants\, in large-scale paintings created more than a century apart?
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-robert-seldon-duncansons-heart-of-the-andes-and-jerry-kearns-right-of-way-1875-1922/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Gathering,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240926T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240926T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240709T114538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T115148Z
UID:10000712-1727348400-1727380800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBridges 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/artbridges-access-for-all-4/
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:20240918T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240918T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240701T185500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T185500Z
UID:10000688-1726668000-1726671600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Ain’t Burned All the Bright
DESCRIPTION:by Jason Reynolds and Jason Griffin \nAuthor Jason Reynolds\, in collaboration with artist Jason Griffin\, creates a timely and evocative art/text mashup.  Centering around the theme of breathing\, the creators explore the Black experience in America\, the COVID-19 pandemic\, and social justice. Using mixed-media art combined with powerful poetry\, readers experience this turbulent chapter in history yet are left with a feeling of hope for the future.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-aint-burned-all-the-bright/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240914T113000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240701T194300Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T194628Z
UID:10000708-1726309800-1726313400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: The Crayon Man: The True Story of the Invention of Crayola Crayons
DESCRIPTION:by Natascha Biebow \nHave you ever wondered about the creator of Crayola Crayons? Art Detectives will learn all about it through the story of the Crayon Man. At this extra special Art Detectives\, Wellspring Dance will lead dance exploration inspired by the many Crayola Crayons colors! We will also create a colorful project with crayons and texture plates. (Rescheduled from January.)
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/the-crayon-man-the-true-story-of-the-invention-of-crayola-crayons-by-natascha-biebow/
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:20240906T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240906T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240826T131822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240826T134912Z
UID:10000715-1725642000-1725645600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century Members' Preview
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for drinks\, hors d’oeuvres\, and live music at the Member’s Preview of Legendary Voices: Art for the Next Century exhibition from 5:00PM to 6:00PM\, Friday\, September 6th. The reception is open to all from 6:00PM to 8:00PM in conjunction with Art Hop. \nNotes on the exhibition: Expect new and familiar works in dialogues that offer fresh ways to consider age-old subjects and genres of artmaking\, while also celebrating the distinctiveness of the KIA’s collection\, arts school\, and educational programs. Be inspired by the stories and aesthetic ingenuity of artists local to global who have helped to shape our exceptional\, indeed legendary\, collection and community. \n\n \nThis event has been generously sponsored by JPMorganChase\, and the exhibition is made possible in part by a grant from the Michigan Humanities\, an affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/legendary-voices-art-for-the-next-century-members-preview/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Museum,Members
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240905T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240905T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240701T193741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241205T170207Z
UID:10000705-1725557400-1725559200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Fritz Scholder’s Diptych
DESCRIPTION:The KIA is thrilled to announce Gallery Gatherings\, a pilot series for adult audiences! During this short monthly program\, participants will engage with ongoing exhibitions\, gathering for close observation and lightly moderated discussions of selected artworks on view in our galleries. This program is free with the cost of admission. Preregistration is encouraged. \nOur inaugural Gallery Gathering will focus on Diptych\, by Fritz Scholder. An enrolled member of the La Jolla Band of Luiseño Indians\, Scholder was an interdisciplinary artist and educator who sought to deconstruct stereotypes of Indigenous American identities and artistic styles with works that embraced the influences of abstraction\, expressionism\, and pop art. Scholder’s Diptych is one of five artworks by Indigenous American artists that are newly on loan to the KIA from the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-fritz-scholders-diptych/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gallery Gathering,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240822T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240822T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240709T114456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240709T115100Z
UID:10000711-1724324400-1724356800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBridges 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/artbridges-access-for-all-3/
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:20240821T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240821T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240701T185248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T173543Z
UID:10000687-1724248800-1724252400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: The Lonely City: Adventures in the Art of Being Alone
DESCRIPTION:by Olivia Laing \nWhen author Olivia Laing moves to New York City in her mid-thirties for a relationship that ultimately ended\, she finds herself profoundly alone. Seeking comfort in art\, Laing ruminates on the intersection of solitude and art\, examining the lives and works of several artists who grappled with isolation and used it as a source of creativity. \nWhile this is an insightful analysis of art\, it ultimately becomes a mediation on how loneliness can foster creativity and lead to personal and artistic growth.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-the-lonely-city/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.kiarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/The-Lonely-City.webp
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240810T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240810T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240701T194112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240801T162156Z
UID:10000707-1723287600-1723302000@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Meader Fine Arts Library
DESCRIPTION:There will be no Art Detectives for the month of August due to special programming associated with the Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined In Glass exhibition. However\, the Meader Fine Arts Library will be open. Please stop in to look through a special display of books for adults and kids relating to the Clearly Indigenous exhibit.  \nGuests ages 8 and up are warmly invited to join us for a live glassmaking demonstration and hands-on fused glass project at Glass Art Kalamazoo! Seating is limited so register at www.kiarts.org/events.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/meader-fine-arts-library/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240810T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240810T180000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240701T193205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T195514Z
UID:10000703-1723280400-1723312800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Clearly Indigenous Artists’ Exchange and Hands-On Exploration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a daylong celebration of the exhibition Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass\, on view now at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts! Special guests include curator Dr. Letitia Chambers as well as glass artists Dan Friday (Lummi) and Carol Lujan (Diné)\, whose works are included in the exhibition.  \nThe morning session will take place at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts from 9 AM to 1:00 PM and will include a keynote address and gallery walkthrough with Dr. Chambers\, artists’ talks by Friday and Lujan\, and a panel discussion led by Rehema Barber\, Director of Curatorial Affairs.  \nFrom 3:30 to 6:00 PM\, we will gather at Glass Art Kalamazoo for a live demonstration by Dan Friday and Carol Lujan\, as well as a hands-on fused glass project led by GAK staff. Guests ages 8 and up are welcome to participate in the fused glass project. Seating for the afternoon session will be limited\, so be sure to register early! \nMorning session: $20 members / $25 nonmembers\nAfternoon session: $20 all\nBoth events: $30 members / $40 nonmembers \nClick here for more information »
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/clearly-indigenous-artists-exchange-and-hands-on-exploration/
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:20240806T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240701T190853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240724T131025Z
UID:10000693-1722945600-1722949200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: West Michigan Area Show Artist Highlight
DESCRIPTION:During this ArtBreak\, meet local artists Richard Aardsma and Olivia Stier\, whose works are featured in the 2024 West Michigan Area Show! \nRichard Aardsma finds inspiration for his photomontages in the evolution of the photographic still life in modern and postmodern art. Thought-provoking compositions such as Still Life with Camera convey narrative meaning through the juxtaposition of elements. Aardsma seeks to create images that combine traditional aesthetics and conceptual art. \nOlivia Stier is a multimedia artist whose work explores grief\, memory\, and the spaces where the two intersect. Her work in portraiture offers an intimate look into the feelings of isolation\, loneliness\, and detachment that come from grieving. Stier’s print An Offering was selected for this year’s Southwest Michigan Printmakers’ Excellence in Printmaking Award.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/west-michigan-area-show-artist-highlight/
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:20240727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240727T150000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240418T134612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240418T152330Z
UID:10000664-1722085200-1722092400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Silent Book Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us for quiet reading time in the galleries. We will provide seating and space to kick back and read a book. Bring your own book or check something out from the Meader Fine Arts Library!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/silent-book-club-2-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Free,In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240725T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240725T181500
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240708T135430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240708T135430Z
UID:10000710-1721928600-1721931300@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Bring a Friend: Clearly Indigenous Tour
DESCRIPTION:Bring a friend and participate in a guided gallery tour of Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass on Thursday\, July 25 from 5:30 – 6:15pm. Join our Associate Curator for an exclusive look at this groundbreaking exhibition. You and your friend will receive a special discount at the Gallery Shop as a thank you!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/bring-a-friend-clearly-indigenous-tour/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:In the Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240725T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240725T200000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240516T144801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240516T144801Z
UID:10000685-1721905200-1721937600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBridges 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/artbridges-access-for-all-2-2/
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:20240723T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240723T130000
DTSTAMP:20260511T022454
CREATED:20240418T142014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240722T133712Z
UID:10000673-1721736000-1721739600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Preston Singletary: Echoes\, Fire\, and Shadows
DESCRIPTION:For nearly two decades\, Preston Singletary has straddled two unique cultures\, melding his Tlingit ancestry with the dynamism of the Studio Glass Movement. In the process\, he has created an extraordinarily distinctive and powerful body of work that depicts cultural and historical images in richly detailed\, beautifully hued glass. Singletary has translated the visual vocabulary of patterns\, narratives\, and systems of Native woodcarving and painted art into glass\, a material historically associated with Native peoples through an extensive network of trading routes. \nSave the date for the KIA’s collaboration with Glass Art Kalamazoo on August 10\, as we celebrate Clearly Indigenous with an artists’ exchange\, live demonstrations\, and a family-friendly hands-on exploration of creating glass art! \n\n\n\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/preston-singletary-echoes-fire-and-shadows/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,Free
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