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SUMMARY:Explore and Create Night: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
DESCRIPTION:Put on your favorite pair of shoes and join us for a special night celebrating the artistry of footwear. Join us for a Gallery Gathering in Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting Edge Kicks at 5:30 before we kick off Explore and Create Night at 6pm. Continue to explore the exhibition and then create your own shoe-inspired artworks while enjoying some sweet treats. Come explore how design\, craft\, and imagination come together—one step at a time. This evening is appropriate for all ages. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/explore-and-create-night-future-now-virtual-sneakers-to-cutting-edge-kicks/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Now,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260402T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20251219T140744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T165415Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Future Now for Families
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a family-friendly exploration of some of the shoes featured in Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks! All ages are welcome to join in the conversation as we observe shoe designs of the past\, present\, and future. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-future-now-for-families/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,Future Now,Gallery Gathering
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20251219T140502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T140502Z
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SUMMARY:ArtBreak: The Art and Life of Hughie Lee-Smith
DESCRIPTION:Hughie Lee-Smith was a 20th century African American painter and art instructor. Growing up in the Midwest\, he created a prolific collection of paintings that predominantly featured figures in urban and rural settings. Lee-Smith’s often enigmatic works explored themes of isolation\, expectation\, and loneliness. Regrettably\, he was not as well recognized as many of his contemporaries. During this ArtBreak talk\, learn more about this remarkable artist with KIA docent Dr. Sam Grossman\, then visit our lower level galleries to view Lee-Smith’s The Spectators. \nDr. Sam Grossman is a long-time docent of the KIA. He also is a frequent instructor with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute\, teaching a variety of topics. Sam is a retired pediatrician; prior to medical school\, he was an associate professor of theatre arts.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-the-art-and-life-of-hughie-lee-smith/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260321T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20251219T140257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T165423Z
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SUMMARY:Library Activity: Shoe Bookmarks
DESCRIPTION:Mark your reading place in style using a shoe bookmark! We will provide all of the materials to make a bookmark to take home. Take inspiration from the exhibition on view Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks\, shoes in literature\, or be your own creative designer! The librarian will have some templates on hand to help you get started. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/library-activity-shoe-bookmarks/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Future Now,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260318T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20251219T135701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T135701Z
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Take My Hand by Dolen Perkins-Valdez
DESCRIPTION:Alabama\, 1973. When nurse Civil Townsend begins work at the Montgomery Family Planning Clinic\, her goal is to care for her African American community. Among her patients are two poor\, young Black girls\, Erica and India. Civil learns that a terrible medical procedure has been inflicted on the girls without their consent and reports the crime. This historical fiction novel is inspired by true events and is the Kalamazoo Public Library Reading Together selection.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-take-my-hand-by-dolen-perkins-valdez/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20251219T135533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T153446Z
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SUMMARY:Community Day: Cool Kicks
DESCRIPTION:Step into a day all about shoes! Wear your favorite pair for fun photo ops. Discover incredible footwear in Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting Edge Kicks and then get creative with shoe inspired art projects. \nHave shoes that need some flair? Bring them along and stop by the auditorium between 12:30 and 1:30pm to decorate\, bedazzle\, or totally reinvent them! Supplies will be provided. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/community-day-cool-kicks/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Future Now,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260314T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20251219T135343Z
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SUMMARY:Art Detectives: Kicks by Van G. Garrett
DESCRIPTION:Grab your favorite pair of sneakers and come along for March Art Detectives! We’ll explore Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks\, enjoy a story about amazing footwear\, and spot some eye-catching shoes in the galleries. Afterward\, Wellspring dancers will help us get up and groove in our cool kicks. \nWe won’t make a project during Art Detectives this time—but if you still want to create\, hang around for Community Day! \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-kicks-by-van-g-garrett/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,Future Now
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20251219T135116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T165437Z
UID:10001232-1773338400-1773343800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening: Sneakerheadz
DESCRIPTION:Sneakerheadz is a 2015 documentary film that explores the global subculture of sneaker collecting. The film examines the cultural impact of sneakers\, from their origins in sports and hip-hop to their status as high-value\, collectible art pieces. Directed by David T. Friendly and Mick Partridge\, Sneakerheadz takes a comprehensive look at the lives of sneaker collectors across the world\, from New York to Tokyo. Viewers are advised that this film includes some discussion of violent crime. Sneakerheadz is distributed by Swank Motion Pictures\, Inc.\, and has a runtime of one hour and thirteen minutes.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/film-screening-sneakerheadz/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Films,Free,Future Now
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20251219T134928Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T145949Z
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SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Pysanky Eggs: A Traditional Eastern European Folk Art
DESCRIPTION:Join Jozefa Rogocki for an artist’s talk and demonstration of the intricate art of pysanky eggs\, a traditional folk art practiced in various regions of Poland\, Ukraine\, and other Slavic countries. During this ArtBreak\, Rogocki will share her process for decorating these colorful eggs by applying a wax-and-dye batik process. She will demonstrate tools and techniques; discuss the history\, myths\, and traditional symbols engaged by this unique art form; and share a variety of designs that include contemporary interpretations of archetypal symbols. \nJozefa Rogocki is an artist from the UK with Polish heritage and has lived in the US for 25 years. She recently received an Arts Midwest Culture Bearers Award for her extensive work continuing and sharing the traditional folk art of pysanky eggs. She regularly teaches classes and attends local art fairs and festivals demonstrating this beautiful art form to audiences of all ages.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-pysanky-eggs-a-traditional-eastern-european-folk-art/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260307T160000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20251219T134755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T151830Z
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SUMMARY:RADFest Community Dance & Drumming Jam
DESCRIPTION:Join RADFest\, hosted by Wellspring\, for a Community Dance & Drumming Jam! This movement and music celebration welcomes everyone—whether you consider yourself a dancer or not—to explore movement through open improvisation scores with live music\, or to simply observe and enjoy the magic of dancing and drumming. The session will feature movement facilitation by Carolyn Pampalone Rabbers and live music provided by The Druid Drummer. \nCarolyn Pampalone Rabbers is the Executive Artistic Director and founder of CPR Dance: Inhale Movement in Southwest Michigan. She is an Instructional Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University\, on faculty at Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp\, and has taught at Grand Valley State University and Western Michigan University. She can be seen as ‘Abby’ in Moondance (2020) and has performed for Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers\, Coldplay\, Omi\, Starbucks\, and more. \nAn unorthodox solo percussion act from Kalamazoo\, the Druid Drummer creates primal soundscapes that serve as self-expression and as a call to the audience’s own inner rhythm. His performances have been described as “the human spirit embodied as sound.” \nTo register for this free program\, visit the RAD Fest ticketing site.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/radfest-community-dance-drumming-jam/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Now,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T113000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20251219T134631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T000645Z
UID:10001229-1772794800-1772796600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Art of the Shoe
DESCRIPTION:Lace up and let’s explore Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting Edge Kicks! We’ll check out shoes from the past\, super-cool styles of today\, and shoes that exist only in the virtual world. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-art-of-the-shoe/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Now,Wonder Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260305T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260305T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20251219T134337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T205718Z
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SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a closer look at some of the shoes featured in Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks! This provocative exhibition considers how cutting-edge technologies\, unexpected materials\, and new ideas are transforming footwear today. \nThis program will be facilitated by fashion historian Iris Carney Cooper\, who teaches at Western Michigan University and manages the Historic Garment Collection. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-future-now-virtual-sneakers-to-cutting-edge-kicks/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Future Now,Gallery Gathering
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20251219T133553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T194835Z
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SUMMARY:Nuestro Futuro
DESCRIPTION:The KIA invites the community to Nuestro Futuro\, a free evening celebrating Latinx art\, culture\, and visions of the future. Held in conjunction with the exhibition Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks\, this special Free Thursday experience centers creativity\, innovation\, and community connection. \nGuests will enjoy free admission\, live performances by Latinx artists\, a DJ\, free food\, prizes\, and a hands-on art activity. Local Latinx artists will be invited to showcase their work\, and community organizations will be present to share resources and connect with visitors. Nuestro Futuro is designed as a welcoming\, bilingual space for families\, youth\, and first-time visitors to explore the exhibition\, celebrate culture\, and imagine what the future can look like when art and community move forward together. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/nuestro-futuro/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,Future Now,Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20251219T133156Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T161207Z
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SUMMARY:ArtBreak: The Poetry of Shoes
DESCRIPTION:Explore Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks through the medium of poetry! Local poet and Kirk Newman Art School instructor Elizabeth Kerlikowske has led her poetry students in composing original works responding to selected shoes featured in the exhibition. During this ArtBreak\, the students will share their work and offer new perspectives on this innovative collection that brings together footwear of the past\, present\, and future! \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-the-poetry-of-shoes/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,Future Now
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260219T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20251219T132935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T192046Z
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SUMMARY:Artful Evening: Improvisation as Discovery
DESCRIPTION:Company members from Wellspring/Cori Terry & Dancers will lead this engaging lecture-demonstration that invites participants to explore improvisational movement and discover the power of following their own physical impulses. Blending guided instruction with creative exploration\, the program will be accessible to movers of all ages and experience levels. \nInspired by Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks\, the session will incorporate a selection of shoes as catalysts for imagination and motion. Guided by Wellspring’s Artistic Director Marisa Bianan\, we will begin with a gentle warm-up to ease into the body. From there\, participants will be led through a creative movement improvisation shaped by prompts based on the exhibition\, such as: If you were wearing this shoe\, how might you put it on? What activity might you do in it? How might your body move differently because of it? Through these playful inquiries\, participants will experiment with gesture\, posture\, and expressive movement. Wellspring’s facilitators will demonstrate core improvisational techniques while encouraging community members to join in at their own comfort levels. By the end of the program\, attendees will leave with a deeper awareness of their own creative instincts—and the joy that comes from letting movement tell a story. \nNo previous dance experience is required\, and participants of all ages are welcome! Guests who are not quite ready to move with us are also warmly invited to enjoy the program by observing. Participants should wear clothing that allows for comfortable movement\, such as sweatpants\, leggings\, or any pants that make it easy to sit on the floor and stand back up again. \nCome ready to explore and imagine together! \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-improvisation-as-discovery/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening,Future Now
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20251219T132713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T165533Z
UID:10001223-1771423200-1771426800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: Kicks: The Great American Story of Sneakers by Nicholas Smith
DESCRIPTION:Author Nicholas Smith examines the history\, innovation\, and societal impact of sneakers in American life through marketing\, economic\, and cultural trends. Smith weaves together a story of how the sneaker evolved over the course of a century. As production methods were revolutionized\, the perception of this iconic footwear shifted as well\, making them into must-have shoes. Themes in this book will tie into Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks. \nFuture Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting-Edge Kicks is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum\, and curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack\, Director and Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-kicks-the-great-american-story-of-sneakers-by-nicholas-smith/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussions,Future Now
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260214T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20251219T132333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T132333Z
UID:10001222-1771065000-1771070400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: So Tortoise Dug by Emmy Kastner
DESCRIPTION:Join us this month as local author and artist Emmy Kastner shares her book So Tortoise Dug. After a gallery walk to find animals in the artwork\, Emmy will help us create our own watercolor masterpieces. Space is limited\, and registration is required.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-so-tortoise-dug-by-emmy-kastner/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20250911T155556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T152239Z
UID:10001155-1770919200-1770924600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:RESCHEDULED: Artful Evening: Expanding the Senses of Design: Using Tactility and 3D Printing
DESCRIPTION:** UPDATE: RESCHEDULED for February 12 during our Explore & Create with Taekyeom Lee event. ** Please refer to that event listing for a description of the evening’s events and to RSVP.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artful-evening-expanding-the-senses-of-design-using-tactility-and-3d-printing/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Artful Evening,Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20251219T132135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T190227Z
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SUMMARY:Explore and Create with Taekyeom Lee
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy a night of art and design! Attendees are welcome to participate in one or all of the experiences. \n5:30-7:30pm – Explore and Create\nWander through Taekyeom Lee: Designed\, Printed & Fired and see how the artist uses surprising materials and digital tools to create letters\, graphics\, and objects that encourage visitors to explore design through touch\, sight\, and play. Then make your own artwork inspired by what you discovered. This activity is appropriate for all ages and led by KIA staff. \n6:00-6:40pm – Artful Evening: Expanding the Senses of Design: Using Tactility and 3D Printing\nThrough tactile experiments with 3D printing and various conventional and unconventional materials\, including ceramics\, Taekyeom reimagines design as both visual\, tactile\, and spatial. His work combined design practice with digital fabrication to create tangible typography\, graphics\, and even designed objects. This presentation highlights the inventive journey into DIY toolmaking\, material exploration\, and the playful possibilities of experimental design. \n6:45-7:30pm – 3D Printing Demo\nTaekyeom offers a live demonstration of his 3D printing process and answers questions from the audience. \nTaekyeom Lee is a distinguished interdisciplinary graphic designer and visionary design educator known for his innovative integration of emerging technologies into visual communication design. He is currently an Associate Professor of Graphic Design at Indiana University Bloomington. His research explores unconventional materials and alternative solutions to create tangible typography\, graphics\, and even designed objects using digital fabrication. He infused 3D printing into his research and has been experimenting with various methods and materials for tactile experiences. \nRegistration is requested to attend the Artful Evening portion of the night.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/explore-and-create-night-taekyeom-lee-designed-printed-fired/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20251219T131957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T164703Z
UID:10001220-1770811200-1770814800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: The People Could Fly
DESCRIPTION:The People Could Fly is a poetic look into the history of Black gathering spaces in Louisville\, KY\, from the 1960s to mid-2000s. Intimate video portraits reveal the ritual of skating and how roller rinks emerged as sanctuaries for Black culture\, joy\, and resilience. This short documentary explores the magic conjured by one community as an act of resistance in the face of segregation. Directed by Imani Denison\, The People Could Fly was co-produced by POV Shorts on PBS and Chicken & Egg Films. It has a run time of 24 minutes.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-the-people-could-fly/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,Future Now
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T113000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20251219T131710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T153203Z
UID:10001219-1770375600-1770377400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Sculpture Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Let’s go on a sculpture search! We’ll wander through the galleries and see how many sculptures we can spot. Keep your eyes open for cool shapes\, bumpy textures\, and all kinds of materials.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-sculpture-scavenger-hunt/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Wonder Walks
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260129T190000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20250911T160040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T160040Z
UID:10001157-1769709600-1769713200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Artist's Talk: Italian Studies with Margaret Bohls
DESCRIPTION:Professor Margaret Bohls is an American potter and educator who teaches at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln. During this talk\, she will discuss her artwork\, which consists of several different series of vessel forms\, including her Italian Series and Modernist Series. Bohls will also speak about her inspirations\, which include ancient Etruscan and Apulian pottery and Modernist era/mid-century designs in ceramics and silver. \nBohls has taught hands-on workshops at art centers such as Greenwich House Pottery in New York\, Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Aspen\, and Penland School of Crafts in North Carolina. Bohls’ work has been shown in over 100 group and solo exhibitions since 1995 and is included in the permanent collections of the Minnesota Museum of American Art\, the American Museum of Ceramic Art (AMOCA)\, the Weisman Museum of Art\, and the Everson Museum of Art. She has written articles for the Journal of the National Council for Education on Ceramic Arts and Pottery Making Illustrated\, and her ceramic work has been featured in periodicals such as Ceramics Monthly and Studio Potter Magazine. \nWant to learn more? Join us for a workshop with Bohls in the Kirk Newman Art School on January 30-31!
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artists-talk-italian-studies-with-margaret-bohls/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260124T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20250911T155720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251219T160654Z
UID:10001156-1769252400-1769266800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Lit Letters Bookmark
DESCRIPTION:Stop by the KIA’s Meader Fine Arts library to create a fun bookmark using a variety of lettering styles. We will have stencils\, stickers\, and stamps on hand for you to create unique bookmarks to use in your next read. Experiment with different letters\, styles\, and colors to create a font collage or quote. All materials will be provided.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/lit-letters-bookmark/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,In the Museum,Library
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20250911T155425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T155425Z
UID:10001154-1769004000-1769007600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Book Discussion: My Friends by Fredrik Backman
DESCRIPTION:Aspiring artist Louisa becomes enchanted by three figures nestled in the corner of a famous painting. Intrigued\, she embarks on a cross-country journey to uncover their story. Twenty-five years earlier\, in a coastal town\, four teenagers–misfits with bruised pasts–bonded over summer days on an abandoned pier\, forging fierce loyalty and creative escape. Their friendship inspired the painting\, and its legacy touches Louisa’s life in unexpected and emotional ways. Please note that the author will not be in attendance for this event.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/book-discussion-my-friends-by-fredrik-backman/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260115T193000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20250911T155306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250911T155306Z
UID:10001153-1768500000-1768505400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Frosty Fun Family Night
DESCRIPTION:While the weather outside is chilly\, the KIA will be warm and welcoming. Join us for a cozy winter-themed family night. We’ll start with a guided tour of the permanent collection\, searching for artworks that capture the spirit of the season. Then\, create your own winter-inspired masterpiece. \nIf you are unable to join us right at 6pm\, feel free to come when you can. Guests will be able to view the exhibition on their own until 8pm and art projects will be available until 7:30pm.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/frosty-fun-family-night/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Free,In the Museum,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20250911T155128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T152453Z
UID:10001152-1768392000-1768395600@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:ArtBreak: Exploring the KNAS Faculty Review with Director Leslie Donaldson
DESCRIPTION:The Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Review is a much-anticipated biennial exhibition at the KIA\, showcasing the considerable talents of Kirk Newman Art School faculty members who provide world-class instruction in a wide range of media. During this ArtBreak\, KNAS Director Leslie Donaldson will offer remarks on this year’s show\, which centers on the theme of process\, before leading guests on a walkthrough of the exhibition. Please note that this ArtBreak will involve standing and walking. Gallery stools will be available. \nLeslie Donaldson has served as Director of the Kirk Newman Art School since 2023\, bringing to the role more than 20 years’ experience in varied arts management functions\, including education\, programming\, marketing\, fundraising\, strategic planning\, and entrepreneurship. She served as the inaugural CEO of Common Grounds Cooperative\, a nonprofit real-estate cooperative in Traverse City. Her career also includes successful stints as the Director of Engagement for Interlochen Center for the Arts\, the Executive Director for the Arts Council of Greater Lansing\, and the Director of Arts Programs for the City of East Lansing. Donaldson holds an MFA from Rhode Island School of Design in Painting/Printmaking and a BFA in Studio Art from Michigan State University.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/artbreak-exploring-the-knas-faculty-review-with-director-leslie-donaldson/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:ArtBreak,Free,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260110T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260110T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20250911T154959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T151356Z
UID:10001151-1768041000-1768046400@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Art Detectives: An ABC of What Art Can Be by Meher McArthur
DESCRIPTION:In January\, Art Detectives will investigate different art forms and techniques. We’ll read a story about all the ways art can take shape\, tour the Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Review to see amazing works by our talented teaching artists\, and then make our own art inspired by what we’ve seen.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/art-detectives-an-abc-of-what-art-can-be-by-meher-mcarthur/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art Detectives,Family,Films,In the Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260108T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260108T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20250911T154848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260106T151122Z
UID:10001150-1767893400-1767895200@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Gallery Gathering: Taekyeom: Designed\, Printed & Fired
DESCRIPTION:Taekyeom Lee: Designed\, Printed & Fired showcases the artist’s innovative reimagining of the world of graphic design in three dimensions. Bringing conventional design elements off of the page or screen\, Taekyeom blends them with ceramics using a variety of materials. During this Gallery Gathering\, we will discuss select works in this exhibition\, examining Taekyeom’s unique approach and methods. \nThis program will be facilitated by Nate Osborn and Audrey Cooke. Both Osborn and Cooke are artists\, members of Kzoo Makers\, and design engineers at Stryker.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/gallery-gathering-taekyeom/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260102T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260102T114500
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20250911T154711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T151514Z
UID:10001149-1767351600-1767354300@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Wonder Walk: Made in Many Ways
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a guided walk through the Kirk Newman Art School Faculty Show. Discover incredible works in clay\, paint\, metal\, and more—created by the talented artists who teach here at the KIA. Along the way\, enjoy a few hands-on activities and experience the many forms art can take.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/wonder-walk-made-in-many-ways/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251220T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251220T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T130847
CREATED:20250911T154541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T150248Z
UID:10001148-1766228400-1766242800@www.kiarts.org
SUMMARY:Simple Folded Books
DESCRIPTION:Drop by the library to create a lovely book made from one piece of paper. Using a few strategic cuts and folds\, you can make a wonderful little gift for yourself or someone else. All materials are provided and the librarian will be on hand to help you get started.
URL:https://www.kiarts.org/event/simple-folded-books/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free,In the Museum,Library
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