The Power Of Your Story

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

This 60-minute interactive program invites participants to explore the power of their personal story and build confidence in public speaking. Through guided reflection, group activities, and a welcoming atmosphere, guests will learn how to express themselves with clarity and connection. Whether through words, writing, or presence, all forms of expression are celebrated. Walk away with…

Sunday Drop-in Conversation

Sunday Drop-in Conversation

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

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.

Gallery Gathering: Richard Mayhew’s Mohawk Hills

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

During this Gallery Gathering, take a closer look at abstract artist Richard Mayhew’s 1974 painting Mohawk Hills. Using rich colors to capture the emotional and often spiritual imprints of the places they depict, Mayhew’s highly expressive “mindscapes” challenge many of the conventions of American landscape art. We will discuss Mohawk Hills in conversation with other…

Wonder Walk: Artful Autumn

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Join us for a colorful autumn adventure through the galleries! We’ll explore artworks that capture the magic of fall. Along the way, we’ll look for warm colors, interesting textures, and hidden surprises that celebrate the beauty of the season. Bring your imagination and get ready to see autumn through the eyes of artists!

Sunday Drop-in Conversation

Sunday Drop-in Conversation

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

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.

The Art of the Brush: Family Night with Chinese Ink Painting

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Discover the beauty and expression of Chinese ink painting! Start the evening by exploring Ink Rhapsody: The Art of the Lingnan Masters in Hong Kong and get inspired by the dynamic brushwork. Then bring your ideas to life with a fun, hands-on art activity. Ink painting will be offered for ages 8 and older. This…

Art Detectives: A Very Big Fall by Emmy Kastner

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

This October, Art Detectives will explore the wonders of fall! We’ll read a charming story about some hesitant leaves who aren’t quite ready to change colors and let go. Then, we’ll search the galleries for autumn-themed art and create our own leaf-inspired creation.

Sunday Drop-in Conversation

Sunday Drop-in Conversation

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

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.

Book Discussion: The Lantern of Lost Memories

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

by Sanaka Hiiragi About the Book: The Lantern of Lost Memories tells the story of Mr. Hirasaki’s magical photo studio, a gateway to the afterlife where the departed revisit their memories through a “spinning lantern.” Guests—including a kind yakuza, a devoted teacher, and a young girl—relive their past and choose one cherished moment to photograph.…

Artful Evening: Joy Light Lecture in East Asian Art: East Asian Birding in the Galleries

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Chinese, Korean, and Japanese artists have been painting pictures of birds for more than 1000 years. With an estimated 50 billion birds flying around us all the time, this comes as little surprise. Birders, who partake in one of the globe’s fastest-growing, multi-generational pastimes, know our feathered friends offer endless variety and incredible beauty. During…

Washi Tape Bookmarks

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

In celebration of Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper, visit the library to make your own bookmark using colorful washi tape and book pages. All supplies will be provided.

Sunday Drop-in Conversation

Sunday Drop-in Conversation

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts 314 S Park St, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

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.